In a distribution where there is a long tail towards the right side of the mode, which of the following is true?
A) The distribution is considered normal because it is unimodal
B) The median is most heavily influenced out of the three central tendencies by the extreme values in the long tail
C) The mean is the least influenced by the extreme values in the long tail
D) None of the above are true

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A distribution with a long tail towards the right side of the mode is described as positively skewed or right-skewed, not normal. The mean is more heavily influenced by extreme values in the long tail than the median or mode, contradicting options B and C.

In a Distribution Where There Is a Long Tail Towards