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Normal
distributions form a graph (typically a
histogram
) with a
central
peak displaying the highest / most
common
scores / data within a
population.
Skewed
distribution is the distribution of scores forming an
asymmetrical
graph. The most common scores produce a
longer
skews.
Positive
skews - More scores are at the
lower
end of the graph, outliers are at the
higher
end.
Negative
skewers - More scores at the
higher
end of the graph, outliers at the
lower
end.