---
tag: 0YVQKBNV2R
kind: concept
name: Skewness
msc: ["62E10"]
sources:
  - url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skewness
    locator: lead section
same_as:
  wikidata: Q330828
  wikipedia: Skewness
---

## Summary

The skewness of a distribution measures its asymmetry about the mean.
The node [[skewness|0GQ3H7VW3V]] gives the precise definition.