Last data update: 2014.03.03
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R: Calculate the skew of a distribution.
Calculate the skew of a distribution.
Description
Calculates the skew of a distribution using a simple formula.
Usage
skew(x)
Arguments
x |
A vector of numeric values, supposedly drawn from a particular distribution.
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Details
skew calculates the asymmetry of the distribution of the values.
Value
The value calculated.
Author(s)
Jim Lemon
See Also
sd
Results
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