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13.03 The shape of data

Interactive practice questions

A set of data is strongly positively skewed. If the median is $60$60, the mean is :

Less than $60$60

A

Equal to $60$60

B

Greater than $60$60

C
Easy
< 1min

State whether the scores in each histogram are positively skewed, negatively skewed or symmetrical (approximately).

Easy
< 1min

What type of skew does the graph show?

Medium
< 1min

What type of skew is shown in the graph below?

Medium
< 1min
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Outcomes

MA5.1-12SP

uses statistical displays to compare sets of data, and evaluates statistical claims made in the media

MA5.2-10NA

connects algebraic and graphical representations of simple non-linear relationships

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