Distributions Flashcards
1
Q
What is a normal distribution?
A
A symmetrical spread of frequency data that forms a bell-shaped pattern.
2
Q
What is located at the highest peak of a standard distribution?
A
The mean, median, and mode
3
Q
What is a skewed distribution?
A
A spread of frequency data that is not symmetrical, where the data clusters to one end
4
Q
What does a positive skew look like?
A
Has a longer tail to the right
5
Q
What does a negative skew look like?
A
Has a longer tail to the left
6
Q
How do you know if the data will form a negative skew?
A
The mean will be the lowest number
7
Q
How do you know if the data will form a positive skew?
A
The mean is the highest number
