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If I look at a quantile plot comparing normal distribution and other data, and some of the points lie below or above the line, how do I know what that represents? What I am asking is - how do I know if the data set has a left or right skew?

Thank you!

If I look at a quantile plot comparing normal distribution and other data, and some of the points lie below or above the line, how do I know what that represents? What I am asking is - how do I know if the data set has a left or right skew?

Thank you!

If I look at a quantile plot comparing normal distribution and other data, and some of the points lie below or above the line, how do I know what that represents? What I am asking is - how do I know if the data set has a left or right skew?

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How do I know what side is skewed?

If I look at a quantile plot comparing normal distribution and other data, and some of the points lie below or above the line, how do I know what that represents? What I am asking is - how do I know if the data set has a left or right skew?

Thank you!