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Skewed Distribution
Here's a useful tip, how to remember positive- or negative-skewed distribution. |
| Skewed distribution |
Just imagine that your Left foot is your Left skewed distribution and your Right foot is your Right skewed distribution. Most people are right-handed, so assume it as Positive. Therefore, Right skewed distribution is also called Positively skewed, while Left skewed distribution is also called Negatively skewed. The big toe (highest) is the Mode, Median is always in the middle, then followed by the Mean.
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