A probability distribution with right skew is shown in the figure. The correct statement for the probability distribution is

Mean is equal to mode
Mean is greater than median but less than mode
Mean is greater than median and mode
Mode is greater than median

Correct answer: Mean is greater than median and mode

Solution

In a right-skewed distribution, the tail on the right side pulls the mean to the right, making it greater than both the median and the mode, which are closer to the peak of the distribution.

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