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A probability distribution with right skew is shown in the figure

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The correct statement for the probability distribution is

  1. A
    Mean is equal to mode
  2. B
    Mean is greater than median but less than mode
  3. C
    Mean is greater than median and mode
  4. D
    Mode is greater than median

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

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For the given question the curve is positively skewed i.e. the right tail is longer and the mass of the distribution is concentrated on the left of the figure.

Here mean is greater than the median and mode.

∴ In probability distribution with right skew, mean is greater than median and mode.

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A probability distribution with right skew is shown in the figure

image

The correct statement for the probability distribution is
A
Mean is equal to mode
B
Mean is greater than median but less than mode
C
Mean is greater than median and mode
D
Mode is greater than median

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