Question

the histogram below shows the distribution of heights (in meters) for the 50 tallest buildings in the united states. describe the distribution of the building heights. shape: the distribution of heights is skewed to the left. center: the median is somewhere between 240 and 290 meters. spread: the range is approximately 100 meters.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze shape

The bar - heights decrease from left to right, so it's skewed to the right (not left as in the wrong dropdown selection).

Step2: Find median range

There are 50 data points. The median is the average of the 25th and 26th ordered values. Counting the frequencies from the left, the 25th and 26th values fall in the 240 - 290 range.

Step3: Calculate range

The maximum value is around 500 and the minimum is around 240. Range = Max - Min = 500 - 240 = 260 (approx).

Answer:

Shape: The distribution of heights is skewed to the right.
Center: The median is somewhere between 240 and 290 meters.
Spread: The range is approximately 260 meters.