Skewness
Definition
Skewness refers to the asymmetry or lack of symmetry in a distribution. It indicates whether data is concentrated on one side or stretched out on both sides.
Analogy
Imagine a playground seesaw. If all the kids are sitting on one side, it's skewed towards that side. If they're evenly distributed, it's symmetrical.
Related terms
Mean: The mean is the average value in a set of data and can be affected by skewness.
Median: The median is the middle value in a set of data and can help identify skewness.
Kurtosis: Kurtosis measures how peaked or flat a distribution is and can provide additional information about its shape.
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