i. In a positively skewed distribution, the mean is always greater than the median.
ii. In a negatively skewed distribution, the mode occurs at the peak of the curve.
iii. In a negatively skewed distribution, the mode is greater than the median.
A) (i), (ii) and (iii) are all correct statements
B) (i) and, (ii) are correct statements but not (iii).
C) (i) and, (iii) are correct statements but not (ii).
D) (i) is a correct statement, but not (ii) or (iii).
E) All statements are false

Question

i. In a positively skewed distribution, the mean is always greater than the median. 
ii. In a negatively skewed distribution, the mode occurs at the peak of the curve. 
iii. In a negatively skewed distribution, the mode is greater than the median.
A) (i), (ii) and (iii) are all correct statements
B) (i) and, (ii) are correct statements but not (iii).
C) (i) and, (iii) are correct statements but not (ii).
D) (i) is a correct statement, but not (ii) or (iii).
E) All statements are false

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a positively skewed distribution, the mean is always greater than the median. In a negatively skewed distribution, the mode occurs at the peak of the curve and the mode is greater than the median.

I in a Positively Skewed Distribution, the Mean Is Always