Question

describe the shape of the histogram. choose the correct answer below.

symmetric
positively skewed
uniform
negatively skewed
none of these

Explanation:

Identify the selected histogram

The green checkmark indicates that option C is the selected histogram.

Analyze the shape of the selected histogram

The heights of the bars in histogram C are:

• First bar (centered at 63): 3
• Second bar: 7
• Third bar (centered at 69): 9
• Fourth bar: 8
• Fifth bar (centered at 75): 3

This distribution rises to a peak in the middle and is approximately balanced on both sides of the center.

Classify the distribution shape

A distribution that is roughly balanced and bell-shaped around its center is classified as symmetric.

Answer:

• Symmetric (Correct answer)
• Positively skewed
• Uniform
• Negatively skewed
• None of these