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A data set has a mean of 6.5 and a median of 4. What shape would you expect this data set to take on? Select one: a. Skewed l
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Median = 4

Mean = 6.5

Since mean is greater than median, thus the data will be positively skewed. Positively skewed distribution is also known as skewed right.

Answer : b skewed right.

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