In a positively skewed distribution the mean is
A)equal in value to the median.
B)greater in value than the median.
C)less in value than the median.
D)either equal or greater in value than the median,depending on the value of the mode.

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In a positively skewed distribution, there are a few extreme values on the positive end of the distribution that pull the mean towards them, making it greater than the median. Therefore, the best choice is B.

In a Positively Skewed Distribution the Mean Is