A common transformation procedure when scores are positively skewed is the
A)square-root transformation.
B)squared transformation.
C)exponential transformation.
D)sign-reversal transformation.

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The square-root transformation is the best choice for positively skewed data as it reduces the skewness while preserving the order of the values. Other transformations like squared or exponential may increase the skewness and sign-reversal would not be appropriate for skewed data.

A Common Transformation Procedure When Scores Are Positively Skewed Is