For a positively skewed distribution with a mode of X = 20 and a median of 25,what is the most likely value for the mean?
A)Greater than 25
B)Less than 20
C)Between 20 and 25
D)Cannot be determined from the information given

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since the distribution is positively skewed, the mean will be greater than the median. Also, since the mode is smaller than the median, the distribution is not symmetric. Therefore, the mean will be pulled towards the tail of the distribution, making it greater than the median. Hence, option A is the most likely value for the mean.

For a Positively Skewed Distribution with a Mode of X