Research Methods- Distribution And Statistics Flashcards
1
Q
What is a normal distribution?
A
Symmetrical bell-shaped curve. Mean, median, mode all in the centre.
2
Q
What is a positively skewed distribution?
A
Long tail on positive side of number line, most distribution concentrated on left.
3
Q
What is a negatively skewed distribution?
A
Long tail on negative side of number line, most distribution concentrated on right.
4
Q
What are the measures of central tendency?
A
Mean, median, mode
5
Q
What are the measures of dispersion?
A
Range, standard deviation.
