In the case of a negatively skewed distribution,
AMean < Mode < Median
BMean > Mode > Median
CMean > Median > Mode
DMean < Median < Mode ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Mean < Median < Mode
Explanation
In a negatively skewed distribution the order is Mean less than Median less than Mode.
The long tail lies to the left, pulling the mean toward the lower values.
The mode, at the tall peak on the right, is the largest of the three measures.
Mean less than Mode less than Median misplaces the median above the mode.
Mean greater than Mode greater than Median describes a different, incorrect ordering.
Mean greater than Median greater than Mode is the pattern for a positively skewed distribution.
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