This stem-and-leaf plot shows the lengths of reigns (in years) of the British monarchs.The shape of this plot is best described as:
A) symmetric.
B) bimodal.
C) negatively skewed.
D) positively skewed.

Question

This stem-and-leaf plot shows the lengths of reigns (in years) of the British monarchs.The shape of this plot is best described as:
A) symmetric. 
B) bimodal. 
C) negatively skewed. 
D) positively skewed.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The stem-and-leaf plot is more spread out to the right and has a longer tail, indicating that the data is positively skewed.

This Stem-And-Leaf Plot Shows the Lengths of Reigns (In Years)