PRC-2 · Chapter 8 · Question 25 of 60
A J-shaped statistical curve is essentially characterized by which of the following?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) It has frequencies that run up to a maximum at one end of the range.
Explanation
A J-shaped frequency curve mathematically displays frequencies that consistently run up to a single maximum peak at one extreme end of the data range.
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