In order to say that a distribution is negatively skewed, which of the following must be true?
A)right tail must be longer than the left
B)left tail must be longer than the right
C)both tails must be of equal length
D)the curve must be bell shaped

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A distribution is negatively skewed when the tail on the left side of the distribution is longer than the tail on the right side. This skewness indicates that there are more values on the right side of the distribution that are larger than the mean, causing the tail to be pulled towards the left. Therefore, B is the correct choice since it describes this characteristic of a negatively skewed distribution.

In Order to Say That a Distribution Is Negatively Skewed