PRC-2 · Chapter 8 · Question 19 of 60
How is a perfectly symmetrical frequency distribution defined visually?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) It represents values that are at equal distance from a central maximum value.
Explanation
In a symmetrical distribution, the data points represent values that are plotted at equal distance mirroring a central maximum value.
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