Which Data Set Would MOST Accurately Depict a Positively Skewed

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which data set would MOST accurately depict a positively skewed distribution?

• A) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 6, 19, 20, 20, 20, 28, 28, 39
• B) 0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
• C) 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600
• D) 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65

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