PRC-2 · Chapter 8 · Question 18 of 60
Which of the following statements accurately describes a skewed distribution curve?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) It departs from symmetry and frequencies tend to pile up at one or the other end of the curve.
Explanation
A skewed curve departs from perfect symmetry, causing the data frequencies to heavily pile up at one extreme end of the range.
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