When a Distribution of Scores Is Not Symmetrical and Many

question 71

Multiple Choice

When a distribution of scores is not symmetrical and many scores pile up at the low end of the scale,the distribution is a

• A) positively skewed distribution.
• B) negatively skewed distribution.
• C) significant distribution.
• D) normal distribution.

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Definitions:

Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg

A landmark Supreme Court decision in 1971 that upheld busing as a legitimate means to achieve desegregation in public schools.

De Facto Segregation

Racial segregation occurring without the sanction of law, instead stemming from social, economic, and institutional factors.

Busing

The transportation of students to schools outside their local school districts as a means of achieving racial integration in public schools.

Domestic Policy

Governmental policies addressing the internal matters of a country, such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure.