Research Methods: Normal and Skewed Distributions Flashcards
1
Q
Describe what a normal distribution should look like.
A
When variables are distributed so that all measures of central tendency are at the mid-point.
2
Q
What is a skewed distribution?
A
When the mean median and mode do not all share the same value.
3
Q
What does a positive skew look like?
A
Most of the scores are bunched towards the left.
