What does skewing the mean?

Skewing the mean refers to the distortion of the average value of a dataset due to the presence of outliers or an uneven distribution. When a dataset has a long tail on one side, it can pull the mean away from the median, making it less representative of the central tendency. For example, a few extremely high or low values can significantly affect the mean, leading to a misleading interpretation of the data. In such cases, the median or mode may provide a more accurate reflection of the typical value.