Of the following, which represents a positively skewed distribution?
A) Mean

Question

Of the following, which represents a positively skewed distribution?
A) Mean < median
B) Median < mean
C) Median < Mode
D) Mean < Mode

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A positively skewed distribution means that there are more values on the lower end of the distribution and fewer values on the higher end. This causes the mean to be pulled towards the higher end, making it greater than the median. Therefore, the correct choice is B, where the median is less than the mean.

Of the Following, Which Represents a Positively Skewed Distribution