What Term Is Used to Describe the Shape of a Distribution

question 75

Multiple Choice

What term is used to describe the shape of a distribution in which the scores pile up on the left-hand side of the graph and taper off to the right?

• A)Symmetrical
• B)Positively skewed
• C)Negatively skewed
• D)Normal

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