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Which of the following is not considered in calculation of Karl Pearson's co-efficient of skewness ?

Mean deviation is not used in Karl Pearson's coefficient of skewness. Its standard form is \((\text{Mean}-\text{Mode})/SD\); when the mode is unsuitable, the alternative…

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Which of the following is not considered in calculation of Karl Pearson's co-efficient of skewness ?

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Mean deviation is not used in Karl Pearson's coefficient of skewness. Its standard form is (Mean−Mode)/SD(\text{Mean}-\text{Mode})/SD; when the mode is unsuitable, the alternative form is 3(Mean−Median)/SD3(\text{Mean}-\text{Median})/SD.

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