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If β1 = 0 it means the distribution is _______________?

Correct answer: A. Symmetrical

  • A. Symmetrical
  • B. + vely skewed
  • C. -vely skewed
  • D. Non of these

Explanation

β₁ is the squared measure of skewness, so β₁=0 indicates zero skewness and is conventionally described as a symmetrical distribution. Positive or negative skewness would produce a positive value of β₁, not distinguish its direction.

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