Imagine after grading this exam I look at the distribution of test scores in this class and conclude the distribution is asymmetrical. Which of the following would MOST likely lead to this conclusion?
A) The mean and median are different.
B) The range is very large.
C) The mean and median are the same.
D) There are two modes.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If the mean and median are different, it suggests that the data is skewed, and therefore, the distribution is likely asymmetrical. A large range or two modes do not necessarily indicate asymmetry, and if the mean and median are the same, the distribution is likely symmetrical.

Imagine After Grading This Exam I Look at the Distribution