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ANSC20003_2025_SM2 ANSC20003 - Topics in Animal Health (ANSC20003) - Mid-semester Exam
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What is considered severe skew in a data distribution?
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A.Skew < -1 or > 1
B.Skew < -2 or > 2
C.Skew < -0.5 or > 0.5
D.Skew < -0.8 or > 0.8
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Option 1: 'Skew < -1 or > 1' This matches common guidelines that a distribution is considered severely skewed when the absolute value of skewness exceeds 1, indicating a strong departure from symmetry.
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