When we have data that is heavily skewed

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · AP · AP Statistics · Exploring One-Variable Data · Exploring One-Variable Data

Problem

When we have data that is heavily skewed, the mode will be on the far left or far right on its column graph. (1) Does the mode give an accurate indication of a data set’s centre in these cases? (2) Is the relationship between mode and the centre of a data set purely coincidental?

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