Question

question 3 of 18
which of the following best describes the data distribution of the histogram below?
a. positively skewed
b. symmetric
c. negatively skewed

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the definitions of skewed and symmetric distributions

A symmetric distribution has a mirror - image on either side of the center. A positively skewed distribution has a tail on the right side (longer tail towards higher values), and a negatively skewed distribution has a tail on the left side (longer tail towards lower values).

Step2: Analyze the given histogram

Looking at the histogram, the tail is on the right side (the bars get shorter as we move to the right from the peak).

Answer:

A. Positively skewed