When a Distribution Is Negatively Skewed

question 54

Multiple Choice

When a distribution is negatively skewed,

• A) standard deviation overestimates risk.
• B) standard deviation correctly estimates risk.
• C) standard deviation underestimates risk.
• D) the tails are fatter than in a normal distribution.

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