Q. If the mean and the median pertaining to a certain character of a population are of the same value, which of the following is most likely to occur?
A) a bi-modal distribution
B) a T-shaped curve
C) a skewed curve
D) a normal distribution
Explanation
[Solution from source] In a normal (bell-shaped) distribution the curve is symmetrical, so the mean, median and mode coincide. In a skewed curve the mean is pulled away from the median towards the tail. Answer (4).
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