6th Grade · Statistics & Probability
Shape
6.SP.A.2
Definition
The overall form of a data distribution, such as symmetric, skewed right, or skewed left.
Examples
- A symmetric distribution looks the same on both sides of the center.
- A skewed-right distribution has a tail stretching to the right.
Key rule
Shape describes symmetric, skewed-right, or skewed-left patterns.
Memory hook
Symmetric, or skewed one way or the other.