Normal and skewed distributions Flashcards
1
Q
When is a normal distribution created?
A
When the mean, median and mode are the same
2
Q
Where does the mean, median and mode occur on a normal distribution?
A
At the peak of the curve
3
Q
When will the distribution be negative?
A
If the mean is to the left of the mode
4
Q
What is a negatively skewed distribution?
A
Contains significantly more high scores than low scores
5
Q
What is a positively skewed distribution?
A
Contains more low scores than high scores and most of the scores will fall below the mean
6
Q
Where is the mode always?
A
At the peak
7
Q
When will the distribution be positive?
A
If the mean is to the right of the mode
