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The marks of a class in a test form a positively skewed distribution. Consider the following statements:1. The mean is greater than the med…

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The marks of a class in a test form a positively skewed distribution. Consider the following statements:

1. The mean is greater than the median, which is greater than the mode.

2. Most students scored low marks, which suggests that the test was difficult for them.

3. The test was too easy for most students.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A1 only
  • B1 and 2 only
  • C2 and 3 only
  • D1, 2 and 3
Correct answer: B

Explanation

A long tail towards high scores pulls the mean up; scores cluster at the low end, which indicates a difficult test.

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