Multiple choice

Directions: State whether the given statement is true or false.

A symmetrical distribution always gives mesokurtic curve.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Symmetry (zero skewness) does not determine kurtosis. A distribution can be perfectly symmetrical yet be leptokurtic (sharper peak) or platykurtic (flatter) than normal. Kurtosis measures tail heaviness and peak concentration independently of symmetry.

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