: lack of straightness or symmetry : distortion
especially
: lack of symmetry in a frequency distribution
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The complex mathematical answer is that stock returns have strong positive skewness.
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Bill Stone, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Here’s What To Do Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Tuesday, October 8th
Using Data Profiling: Perform statistical checks (like minimum, maximum, mean, standard deviation, skewness and visual distribution plots) to identify anomalies or outliers that indicate inaccurate data.
—Zehra Cataltepe, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Positive skewness is upside potential.
—Gary Stix, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2023
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Bill Stone, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Here’s What To Do Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Tuesday, October 8th
Using Data Profiling: Perform statistical checks (like minimum, maximum, mean, standard deviation, skewness and visual distribution plots) to identify anomalies or outliers that indicate inaccurate data.
—Zehra Cataltepe, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Positive skewness is upside potential.
—Gary Stix, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2023
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“Skewness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skewness. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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skewness
noun
skew·ness
ˈskyü-nəs 
: lack of straightness or of agreement in size, shape, or position of parts on opposite sides of a dividing line or center
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