Asked by Charlene Coleman on May 19, 2024
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The degree of asymmetry of observations around the mean is measured by the ________.
A) coefficient of correlation
B) coefficient of symmetry
C) coefficient of skewness
D) coefficient of deviation
Coefficient Of Skewness
A statistical measure that describes the asymmetry of the distribution of values in a data set around its mean.
Asymmetry
A situation where data or a distribution does not show symmetry and has one side that is different in shape or length from the other.
- Understand the properties of data distribution, focusing on skewness and kurtosis.
Verified Answer
EK
Emily KimbroughMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The coefficient of skewness measures the degree of asymmetry of observations around the mean.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the properties of data distribution, focusing on skewness and kurtosis.
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