Describe the Right-Hand and the Left-Hand Behavior of the Graph

question 22

Multiple Choice

Describe the right-hand and the left-hand behavior of the graph of .

• A) Because the degree is even and the leading coefficient is negative, the graph falls to the left and rises to the right.
• B) Because the degree is even and the leading coefficient is negative, the graph rises to the left and falls to the right.
• C) Because the degree is even and the leading coefficient is negative, the graph falls to the left and falls to the right.
• D) Because the degree is odd and the leading coefficient is negative, the graph rises to the left and rises to the right.
• E) Because the degree is even and the leading coefficient is negative, the graph rises to the left and rises to the right.

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Definitions:

Tails

Refers to the extreme ends of the distribution curve, highlighting areas of very low probability in statistical analysis.

Coefficient of Variation

A measure of relative variability that expresses the standard deviation as a proportion of the mean, commonly used to compare the degree of variation from one data series to another.

Dispersion

The degree to which a distribution is stretched or squeezed, often measured by statistics such as range, variance, or standard deviation.

Relative Measure

A statistical or analytical metric that is used to assess or compare entities with reference to another entity or a common benchmark.