A distribution which has a predominance of scores at the lower values of the distribution and which tails off at the higher end is _______.
A) positively skewed
B) negatively skewed
C) normally distributed
D) symmetrical

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A distribution with a predominance of scores at the lower values and a tail extending towards the higher end is considered positively skewed. This is because the mean value is pulled towards the higher end by the longer tail, resulting in a longer right tail.

A Distribution Which Has a Predominance of Scores at the Lower