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Basic Question 2 of 13

In a frequency distribution of 250 scores, the mean is reported as 78 and the median as 65. One would expect this distribution to be ______.

A. positively skewed
B. negatively skewed
C. symmetrical but not rectangular or normal
D. normal
E. rectangular

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thevinu Higher Arithmetic Mean = Larger Positive Outliers = Positively Skewed
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Learning Outcome Statements

interpret and evaluate measures of skewness and kurtosis to address an investment problem

CFA® 2025 Level I Curriculum, Volume 1, Module 3.