When the Left Tail of a Distribution's Curve Is Longer

question 73

Multiple Choice

When the left tail of a distribution's curve is longer the right,what is this called?

• A)platykurtic
• B)leptokurtic
• C)positive skew
• D)negative skew

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Definitions:

Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the expected quantity, multiplied by the standard cost per unit of material.

Kilos

A metric unit of mass equal to one thousand grams, commonly used for measuring weight in many countries.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials and the standard cost, multiplied by the quantity purchased.

Ounces

A unit of weight commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom, equal to one-sixteenth of a pound.