Continuous data can be measured on a continuous scale

Continuous data can be measured on a continuous scale. It is possible to break down continuous data into smaller part making it possible to record data at many points. An easy way to remember is that continuous data can be represented in a number line where every point is measurable. Examples of continuous data are distance, time, weight etc.

Skewed data are those where there is no symmetry around the mean leaving a trailing tail either on the right side or the left side. When the mean is greater than the median the distribution has a longer tail on the right side or the positive side, it is called skewed right.

The graph above represents a skewed right. The tail of the distriibution is longer on the right.

A left skewed can be identified by a longer tail on the left of the distribution. It also indicates a mean less than the median. The graph below is that of data skewed left.