What Term Is Used to Describe the Shape of a Distribution

question 47

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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Definitions:

Net Income

A company's overall earnings minus all expenditures and tax obligations.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation with a fixed dividend that is paid before any dividends are paid to common stockholders. Preferred stock typically does not have voting rights.

Return On Assets Ratio

A profitability ratio that measures how efficiently a company can manage its assets to produce net income, calculated by dividing net income by total assets.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been subtracted from total revenue, indicating financial health.