The following frequency distribution was constructed for the wait times in the emergency room. The frequency distribution reveals that the wait times in the emergency room are _______.
A)skewed to the left
B)skewed to the right
C)not skewed
D)normally distributed
E)symmetrical

Question

The following frequency distribution was constructed for the wait times in the emergency room.  The frequency distribution reveals that the wait times in the emergency room are _______.
A)skewed to the left 
B)skewed to the right 
C)not skewed 
D)normally distributed 
E)symmetrical

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Without access to the actual data, we cannot see the exact shape of the distribution, but it can be inferred from the provided options. Skewed to the left means that the graph would have a tail going towards the left or the smaller values, indicating that there are some very short wait times while other patients wait much longer. This is a common pattern in wait time distributions in emergency rooms where some patients require immediate attention and others have less severe cases that can wait longer.

The Following Frequency Distribution Was Constructed for the Wait Times