Question

select the correct description of this skewed distribution curve. a.) left - skewed: the median lies to the right of the mean b.) right - skewed: the median lies to the right of the mean c.) left - skewed: the median lies to the left of the mean d.) right - skewed: the median lies to the left of the mean

Explanation:

In a left - skewed distribution, the tail is on the left side. The mean is pulled in the direction of the tail (left). So, the median (which is less affected by extreme values) lies to the right of the mean.

Answer:

A. Left - skewed: the median lies to the right of the mean