Distributions

Question 1

what is a distribution?

Answer 1

an overall pattern of the data

Question 2

3 features of a normal distribution?

Answer 2

1. mean, median, mode in same midpoint
2. distribution is symmetrical around its midpoint
3. dispersion of scores either side of the midpoint is consistent and can be expressed in SDs

Question 3

order of measures of central tendency from left to right in a positive skew

Answer 3

mode, median, mean

Question 4

order of measures of central tendency from left to right in a negative skew

Answer 4

mean, median, mode