If More Scores Are Clustered at the High-Score End of a Distribution

question 41

Multiple Choice

If more scores are clustered at the high-score end of a distribution and only a few scores are at the low-score end, then the distribution is.

• A)symmetrical and unimodal
• B)asymmetrical and bimodal
• C)positively skewed
• D)negatively skewed

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Definitions:

Positivism

A system of thought that regards scientific observation to be the highest form of knowledge.

Scientific Observation

The process of carefully watching and analyzing phenomena in a systematic way to gain empirical knowledge.

Religious Dogma

A system of beliefs, doctrines, or principles set forth by a religious authority as incontrovertibly true.

Exploitation

The act of treating someone unfairly by using their work or ideas and giving them very little in return.