Normal and skewed distributions Flashcards
1
Q
What is normal distribution?
A
Occurs when certain variables are measured. Variables such as these are distributed so that most of the scores are clustured around the mean, median and mode. All measured of central tendency are at the midpoint
2
Q
What is skewed distribution?
A
The mean, median and mode do not all share the same value
3
Q
What is positive distribution?
A
Most of the scored are bunched towards the left. The mode is to the left of the mean because the mean is dragged to the right by the extreme socres tailing in positive direction
4
Q
What is negative distribution?
A
Most of the scores are bunched o the right and some tail off in the negative direction?
5
Q
How to remember skewed directions
A
lEft foot- nEgative skew
rIght foot- posItive skew
