Chapter 11.3, Problem 1E

To determine

To solve the data distributed in a symmetric distribution.

Answer to Problem 1E

A distribution is positively skewed if the scores fall toward the lower side of the scale and there are very few higher scores.

A distribution is negatively skewed if the scores fall toward the higher side of the scale and there are very few low scores.

Explanation of Solution

Given information: Data distributed in a symmetric distribution

Calculation:

A symmetric distribution is a type of distribution where the left side of the distribution mirrors the right side.

A distribution is said to be skewed when the data points cluster more toward one side of the scale than the other, creating a curve that is not symmetrical. In other words, the right and the left side of the distribution are shaped differently from each other.

A distribution is positively skewed if the scores fall toward the lower side of the scale and there are very few higher scores.

A distribution is negatively skewed if the scores fall toward the higher side of the scale and there are very few low scores.