Which of the Following Is True of the Coefficient of Skewness

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the coefficient of skewness (CS) ?

• A) If the CS is positive, the distribution of values tails off to the left.
• B) If the CS value is between 0.5 and 1, the skewness is considered to be moderate.
• C) If the CS is closer to zero, the degree of skewness is considered to be high.
• D) If the CS value is between -0.5 and -1, the skewness is considered negligible.

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