Which of the following statements is true? A) When the distribution is skewed to the left, mean median. B) When the distribution is skewed to the right, mean

Question

Which of the following statements is true?
A) When the distribution is skewed to the left, mean > median.
B) When the distribution is skewed to the right, mean < median.
C) When the distribution is symmetric and unimodal, mean = median.
D) When the distribution is symmetric and unimodal, mean = variance.
E) None of these is true.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When a distribution is symmetric and unimodal, the mean and median are equal because the symmetry ensures that the average (mean) and the middle value (median) are at the same point on the distribution.

Which of the Following Statements Is True