If the skewness coefficient of a sample is less than zero, which of the following is the correct interpretation of the sample distribution? a)

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If the skewness coefficient of a sample is less than zero, which of the following is the correct interpretation of the sample distribution?
a)
The sample distribution is symmetrical.

B)
The sample distribution is two-peaked.

NS)
The sample distribution is skewed to the right.

D)
The sample distribution is flat.

TO)
The sample distribution is skewed to the left.

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