6.1 Shapes of Distributions

Front

What is the shape of a distribution that is balanced on both sides?

Back

Symmetric

Front

What is the shape of a distribution where most values are concentrated on the right side?

Back

Skewed Right

Front

What is the shape of a distribution where most values are concentrated on the left side?

Back

Skewed Left

Front

What is the definition of mode?

Back

The most frequently occurring score.

Front

What is the shape of a distribution that has two peaks?

Back

Bimodal

Front

What do we call a distribution where all outcomes are equally likely?

Back

Uniform Distribution

Front

What is the term for the middle score in a distribution?

Back

Median

Front

What is the average of a set of numbers called?

Back

Mean

Front

In a symmetric distribution, how do the left and right sides compare?

Back

They are mirror images of each other.

Front

What does it mean if a distribution is skewed?

Back

It means that one tail is longer or fatter than the other.