A given data has mean = 6.5, median = 6.3 and mode = 5.4. It represents –
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A given data has mean = 6.5, median = 6.3 and mode = 5.4. It represents –
- A.
Leptokurtic distribution
- B.
Mesokurtic distribution
- C.
Negatively skewed distribution
- D.
Positively skewed distribution
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Correct answer: D
In statistics, the relationship between mean, median, and mode helps determine skewness. Here, Mean (6.5) > Median (6.3) > Mode (5.4). This ordering indicates a positively skewed distribution.