Symmetry

Definition

Symmetry refers to a balanced distribution where the left and right sides are mirror images of each other. In statistics, it means that the data is evenly distributed around the center.

Related terms

Skewness: Skewness measures the asymmetry of a distribution. Positive skewness means the tail is longer on the right side, while negative skewness means it's longer on the left side.

Normal Distribution: A normal distribution is a symmetric bell-shaped curve where most values cluster around the mean and taper off towards both ends.

Outliers: Outliers are extreme values that deviate significantly from other data points in a dataset and can affect symmetry.