In a histogram, the proportion of the total area which must be to the left of the median is:
A) exactly 0.50
B) less than 0.50 if the distribution is skewed to the left
C) more than 0.50 if the distribution is skewed to the right
D) between 0.25 and 0.75 if the distribution is symmetric
E) all of these

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By definition, the median divides the distribution into two equal areas. Therefore, exactly half of the area will be to the left of the median. This is true regardless of whether the distribution is symmetric or skewed.

In a Histogram, the Proportion of the Total Area Which