If the arithmetic mean of a distribution is 25 and the median is 24, the distribution is likely: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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If the arithmetic mean of a distribution is 25 and the median is 24, the distribution is likely:

A. Bimodal

B. Symmetric

C. Negatively skewed

D. Positively skewed

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Mean > Median indicates positive skewness (right-skewed).

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Question #1

The weight in the weighted mean reflects:

A. The frequency of the item

B. The range

C. The importance of the item

D. The value of the item

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Weights indicate relative significance of each item.

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Question #2

For perfect positive association between attributes A and B, we expect:

A. (AB) = 0

B. (Aβ) = 0

C. (αB) = 0

D. Both (Aβ) and (αB) = 0

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Perfect positive association means all A's are B's and all B's are A's, so no A without B and no B without A.

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Question #3

If (AB)=(A)(B)/N, the attributes are:

A. Independent

B. Complete association

C. Positively associated

D. Negatively associated

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
That equation is the condition for independence of attributes.

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