- CFA Exams
- CFA Level I Exam
- Topic 1. Quantitative Methods
- Learning Module 3. Statistical Measures of Asset Returns
- Subject 3. Measures of Shape of a Distribution
CFA Practice Question
If the mean, median, and mode of a distribution are 5, 6, and 7 respectively, then the distribution is ______.
A. skewed negatively
B. skewed positively
C. symmetrical
User Contributed Comments 2
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s214111 | Is this correct? |
edrei7 | If the distribution is skewed to the left, this means there are more extreme values to the left, thereby dragging the mean lower. Yes, this is correct. |