If the median of a data set is 14 and the mean is 8 , which of the following is most likely?
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The data are skewed to the left.
The data are skewed to the right.
The data are symmetrical.

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Final Answer: \(\boxed{\text{The data are most likely skewed to the right}}\)

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Step 1 ：Given that the median of a data set is 14 and the mean is 8, we need to determine the skewness of the data.

Step 2 ：When the mean is less than the median, the data is skewed to the right.

Step 3 ：Hence, the data are most likely skewed to the right.

Step 4 ：Final Answer: \(\boxed{\text{The data are most likely skewed to the right}}\)