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For discrete distribution, the co-efficient of kurtosis

Q: Answer-For discrete distribution, the co-efficient of kurtosis β₂ is -

The Pearson coefficient 2 is always greater than 1 for discrete distribution. 2 3 indicates mesokurtic curve. 2 3 and 2 1 then the curve will be platykurtic but it must be greater than 1 otherwise it will be straight line curve and question of skewness does not arise.

β₂ is -

A Greater than 1

B Less than 1

C Equal to 1

D Less than or equal to 1

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For discrete distribution, the co-efficient of kurtosis

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