The Measures the Degree of Asymmetry of Observations Around the Mean

question 80

Multiple Choice

The measures the degree of asymmetry of observations around the mean.

• A) coefficient of variation
• B) return to risk factor
• C) coefficient of skewness
• D) coefficient of kurtosis

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