Negatively Skewed Distribution
Definition
A negatively skewed distribution is a type of distribution in which more data values fall to the right side (higher end) of the distribution graph, with the tail on the left side (lower end).
Related terms
Normal Distribution: This is when data is evenly distributed around the mean, creating a symmetrical bell-shaped curve.
Positive Skewness: This refers to when more data values fall to the left side (lower end) of the distribution graph, with its tail on the right side (higher end).
Mode: The mode is simply the most frequently occurring value in a dataset.
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