Skewness is a statistical measure that describes the asymmetry of a distribution. It indicates the direction and degree of distortion from the symmetrical bell curve of a normal distribution. In essence, skewness quantifies how much the distribution leans to one side compared to the other. There are three types of skewness: 1. **Positive Skewness (Right Skewness)**: In this case, the tail on the right side of the distribution is longer or fatter than the left side.
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