When looking at the shape of a distribution, which of the following best describes positive skewness?
A)the distribution is evenly split into two identical halves
B)the distribution has an elongated tail in the right-hand direction
C)the distribution has an elongated tail in the left-hand direction
D)the distribution has a very steep single peak
E)the distribution has two separate peaks with a valley in between

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Positive skewness is characterized by a distribution that has a longer tail on the right side, indicating that there are a number of values that are larger than the mode.

When Looking at the Shape of a Distribution, Which of the Following