Anthony Compared the Frequency Distributions of Two Twelfth-Grade Classes on Math

question 106

Multiple Choice

Anthony compared the frequency distributions of two twelfth-grade classes on math test scores. He discovered that most students had low scores in the first distribution. In contrast,most of the students had high scores in the second distribution.The first distribution is _____ and the second distribution is_____.

• A)symmetrical; asymmetrical
• B)positively skewed; negatively skewed
• C)asymmetrical; symmetrical
• D)negatively skewed; positively skewed

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Definitions:

Equity Multiplier

A financial leverage ratio that measures the portion of a company’s assets that are financed by stockholders’ equity, indicating the level of debt used to finance assets.

Current Ratio

An indicator of a company's proficiency in paying off its short-term dues using the assets it currently possesses.

Debt-to-equity Ratio

A financial benchmark indicating the proportional use of debt and equity in the financing strategy for a company's assets.

Times Interest Earned Ratio

A financial metric assessing a company's ability to meet its interest obligations from operating earnings.