In a sample of data that has several extremely high scores, creating positive skew, the mean will be _____ the median.
A) less than
B) greater than
C) equal to
D) double

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The mean is influenced by extreme values, so in a sample with several extremely high scores, the mean will be pulled in the direction of the extreme values, creating positive skew. The median, on the other hand, is not influenced by extreme values, so it will remain relatively stable. Therefore, the mean will be greater than the median.

In a Sample of Data That Has Several Extremely High