Below is a stemplot of the percent of males, 15 and older, who are illiterate in 139 countries, according to the United Nations. For example, the highest illiteracy rate was 69%, in the African country of Mali.
A) clearly skewed to the right.
B) clearly skewed to the left.
C) roughly symmetric.
D) without a clear shape.

Question

Below is a stemplot of the percent of males, 15 and older, who are illiterate in 139 countries, according to the United Nations. For example, the highest illiteracy rate was 69%, in the African country of Mali. 
A) clearly skewed to the right. 
B) clearly skewed to the left. 
C) roughly symmetric. 
D) without a clear shape.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The stemplot shows a cluster of very low percentages on the left side of the plot (ranging from 0-10%), with a few outliers on the right side of the plot (ranging from 30-70%). This indicates that the data is skewed to the right, with most countries having low illiteracy rates and a few countries having very high illiteracy rates.

Below Is a Stemplot of the Percent of Males, 15