In a positively skewed distribution, the median will be
A) toward the right of the mean.
B) between the mode and the mean.
C) toward the right tail of the distribution.
D) toward the left of the mode.

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In a positively skewed distribution, the median is typically located between the mode (the peak of the distribution) and the mean (which is pulled towards the right tail due to the skew). This positioning reflects the asymmetry of the distribution, where the bulk of the data is concentrated on the left side, and the long tail extends to the right.

In a Positively Skewed Distribution, the Median Will Be