Asked by Kevin Ulatan on Sep 24, 2024

In a negatively skewed distribution,which of the following is the correct statement?

A) The distance from Q1 to Q2 is smaller than the distance from Q2 to Q3.
B) The distance from Q1 to Q2 is larger than the distance from Q2 to Q3.
C) The distance from Q1 to Q2 is half the distance from Q2 to Q3.
D) The distance from Q1 to Q3 is twice the distance from the Q1 to Q2.

Negatively Skewed Distribution

A distribution where the tail on the left side of the probability density function is longer or fatter than the right side.

1st Quartile

The value below which 25% of the data falls, often used in statistics to measure the spread of a data set.

Median

The middle value of a dataset when it is ordered in ascending or descending order.

  • Examine the asymmetry in a distribution and its effects on understanding the data.