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Which of the following describes a symmetrical data distribution?
Which of the following describes a symmetrical data distribution?
In a positively skewed data set, the mean is less than the median.
In a positively skewed data set, the mean is less than the median.
False
What is the relationship between the mean, median, and mode in a positively skewed distribution?
What is the relationship between the mean, median, and mode in a positively skewed distribution?
mode < median < mean or mean > median > mode
A distribution where scores are evenly spread around a central value is called a __________ distribution.
A distribution where scores are evenly spread around a central value is called a __________ distribution.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Which measure of central tendency is not equal in a positively skewed distribution?
Which measure of central tendency is not equal in a positively skewed distribution?
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A normal distribution is an example of asymmetrical data.
A normal distribution is an example of asymmetrical data.
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What term describes a data set that has a long tail of values above the peak of the graph?
What term describes a data set that has a long tail of values above the peak of the graph?
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In a symmetrical distribution, roughly ______% of scores will be above and below the mean.
In a symmetrical distribution, roughly ______% of scores will be above and below the mean.
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Match each type of distribution with its characteristics:
Match each type of distribution with its characteristics:
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Study Notes
Describing Data Shape
- Data distribution shape is analyzed for symmetry and asymmetry.
- Measures of central tendency—median, mean, and mode—are crucial for understanding skew.
- Symmetry: Data is symmetrical if it's centered around a central value without bias toward either left or right. Approximately 50% of scores fall above the mean, and 50% below.
- Normal distribution is a symmetrical data example. The normal distribution is perfectly symmetrical; mean, median, and mode are equal.
- Histograms effectively illustrate symmetrical distributions. A symmetrical distribution's histogram visually shows a mirroring effect.
- Asymmetry/Skew: Data is asymmetrical (skewed) if it isn't symmetrical.
- Positive Skew (Right Skew): Data with a longer tail to the right; more than half of the scores are above the peak. This results in mean > median > mode.
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Description
This quiz focuses on analyzing the shape of data distributions, including concepts of symmetry and skewness. You will explore measures of central tendency such as mean, median, and mode, which help in understanding data skew. Additionally, the quiz highlights examples like normal distribution and visual tools like histograms.
