In a normal distribution β1 = 0. What is the value of β2?

Correct answer C. 3

Explanation

β2 = µ4/µ2² measures kurtosis, and for a normal distribution µ4 = 3σ⁴ and µ2 = σ², giving β2 = 3.

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