In the accompanying stem-and-leaf diagram, the values in the stem-and-leaf portions represent 10s and 1s digits, respectively. The stem-and-leaf diagram shows that the distribution is ________.
A) symmetric
B) positively skewed
C) negatively skewed
D) None of the above

Question

In the accompanying stem-and-leaf diagram, the values in the stem-and-leaf portions represent 10s and 1s digits, respectively.  The stem-and-leaf diagram shows that the distribution is ________.
A) symmetric 
B) positively skewed 
C) negatively skewed 
D) None of the above

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The stem-and-leaf diagram shows that there are more values in the lower range (10s digits in the 20s and 30s) than in the higher range (10s digits in the 40s and 50s). This indicates a positively skewed distribution, where the tail of the distribution is on the right side.

In the Accompanying Stem-And-Leaf Diagram, the Values in the Stem-And-Leaf