What is the difference between a positively skewed and a negatively skewed distribution?
- Positively skewed has a longer tail on the left, negatively skewed has a longer tail on the right
- Positively skewed has a longer tail on the right, negatively skewed has a longer tail on the left
- Positively skewed has a peak on the left, negatively skewed has a peak on the right
- Positively skewed has a peak on the right, negatively skewed has a peak on the left
In a positively skewed distribution, the right tail is longer or fatter (i.e., the mass of the distribution is concentrated on the left). In a negatively skewed distribution, the left tail is longer or fatter (i.e., the mass of the distribution is concentrated on the right).
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