The mean of a distribution is 23, the median is 24, and the mode is 25.5. It is most likely that this distribution is_____________?
Correct answer: D. Negatively Skewed
- A. Positively Skewed
- B. Symmetrical
- C. Asymptotic
- D. Negatively Skewed
Explanation
For a negatively skewed distribution, the usual order is mean < median < mode because the left tail pulls the mean downward. Here 23 < 24 < 25.5, indicating negative skewness.
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