Question

the graph below shows the experimental probability of a runner finishing in first place (1), in second place (2), in third place (3), or not placing (4). which of the following describes the probability distribution? finishing place constant symmetric negatively skewed positively skewed

Explanation:

Step1: Recall distribution - type definitions

A constant distribution has equal probabilities for all outcomes. A symmetric distribution has a mirror - image on either side of the center. A negatively skewed distribution has a long tail on the left, and a positively skewed distribution has a long tail on the right.

Step2: Analyze the given bar - graph

In the given bar - graph, the probability of not placing (x = 4) is much higher than the probabilities of finishing first (x = 1), second (x = 2), and third (x = 3). The tail of the distribution is on the right side (towards the higher x - values).

Answer:

positively skewed