Asked by Aleta Jordan on May 12, 2024

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What is the term associated with the lack of symmetry in a distribution?

A) ogive
B) kurtosis
C) skewness
D) variability

Skewness

A measure of the asymmetry of the probability distribution of a real-valued random variable about its mean.

Symmetry

In mathematics, a property by which an object is mirroring on one or more axes or points, showing balance and uniformity in its shape or form.

  • Describe the distinct characteristics of skewness types and their importance in analyzing data.
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David KirkpatrickMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Skewness is the term associated with the lack of symmetry in a distribution. A distribution is considered skewed if it is not symmetrical around its mean. If most of the data is on the right side of the graph, it is said to be positively skewed or skewed to the right. If most of the data is on the left side of the graph, it is said to be negatively skewed or skewed to the left.