A skewed distribution has
A)the mean,median and mode exactly in the center of the bell curve.
B)has many cases at extremes of the curve.
C)is in the shape of a cup,otherwise known as a cup curve.
D)six curves stacked sideways across the field.

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A skewed distribution has a tail that extends either to the right or left. This means that there are many cases at one end of the curve, which creates an imbalance and makes the distribution skewed. The mean, median, and mode may not be in the center of the curve, as they are in a symmetrical distribution like a normal curve. Therefore, option B is the correct choice. Options A, C, and D are incorrect since they do not describe the characteristics of a skewed distribution.

A Skewed Distribution Has