A data plot showing a negative skew has ______.
A) the "tail" of the plot in the low numbers
B) the "tail" of the plot in the high numbers
C) a flat profile
D) a high profile

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A negative skew means that the majority of the data falls on the higher end of the scale, while a smaller number of outliers fall on the lower end. This creates a "tail" in the low numbers, which is exactly what choice A describes.

A Data Plot Showing a Negative Skew Has ______