Data Distributions Flashcards
1
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Distributions
A
Bell-shaped curve, number deviates above and below Mean. Mean, Median, and Mode in same midpoint. Distribution is symmetrical. Dispersion of scores or measurements.
2
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Right/positive skewed distribution
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Most of the scores are lower, the majority of data is to the left of the mean. There are more outliers in higher-scoring data.
3
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Left/Negative Skewed Distribution
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Most of the scores are higher, the majority of data to the left of the skew is spread apart from each other. There are more outliers in lower-scoring data.
