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KURT

Definition/Description of Formula:

Calculates the kurtosis of a dataset, which describes the shape, and in particular the "peakedness" of that dataset.


Syntax:

KURT(value1, value2, ...)

  • value1 - The first value or range of the dataset.
  • value2, ... - Additional values or ranges to include in the dataset.


Notes 

  • Although KURT is specified as taking a maximum of 30 arguments, Google Sheets supports an arbitrary number of arguments for this function.
  • If the total number of values supplied as value arguments is not at least two, KURT will return the #NUM! error.
  • Any text encountered in the value arguments will be ignored.
  • Positive kurtosis indicates a more "peaked" distribution in the dataset, while negative kurtosis indicates a flatter distribution.

 

See Also:

VARPA: Calculates the variance based on an entire population, setting text to the value `0`.

VARP: Calculates the variance based on an entire population.

VARA: Calculates the variance based on a sample, setting text to the value `0`.

VAR: Calculates the variance based on a sample.

STDEVPA: Calculates the standard deviation based on an entire population, setting text to the value `0`.

STDEVP: Calculates the standard deviation based on an entire population.

STDEVA: Calculates the standard deviation based on a sample, setting text to the value `0`.

 SKEW: Calculates the skewness of a dataset, which describes the symmetry of that dataset about the mean.

DEVSQ: Calculates the sum of squares of deviations based on a sample.

AVEDEV: Calculates the average of the magnitudes of deviations of data from a dataset's mean.

 


To use the KURT Formula, simply begin with your edited Excellentable:  

Then begin typing the KURT formula in the area you would like to display the outcome: 

 

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