What Does a Positively Skewed Distribution Mean

question 20

Multiple Choice

What does a positively skewed distribution mean?

• A) The distribution is more heavily weighted toward larger numbers.
• B) The median is lower than the mean, which is lower than the mode.
• C) The distribution extends farther to the left than to the right.
• D) The mean is greater than the median, which is greater than the mode.

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Definitions:

Branching Polymer

A type of polymer where the molecule structure branches off from the main chain, resulting in a three-dimensional network.

Carbohydrate

Organic compounds made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that are a major source of energy in the diet of animals, including sugars, starches, and cellulose.

Nucleic Acids

are biopolymers essential for all known forms of life, including DNA and RNA, which carry genetic information and play roles in protein synthesis.