What is the shape of the distribution for the following set of data? $$\begin{array} { l l }
X & \mathrm { f } \
\hline 5 & 5 \
4 & 3 \
3 & 1 \
2 & 3 \
1 & 5
\end{array}$$
A)Symmetrical
B)Positively skewed
C)Negatively skewed
D)Normal

Question

What is the shape of the distribution for the following set of data? $$\begin{array} { l l } 
X & \mathrm { f } \
\hline 5 & 5 \
4 & 3 \
3 & 1 \
2 & 3 \
1 & 5
\end{array}$$
A)Symmetrical
B)Positively skewed
C)Negatively skewed
D)Normal

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The distribution is symmetrical because the frequencies form a mirror image around the central value (X=3). The frequencies increase to a peak and then decrease in a symmetrical pattern, indicating no skewness.

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