When compared to a normal distribution,what does it mean for a distribution to be leptokuric?
A)flatter around the mean and fatter tails
B)more peaked around mean and fatter tails
C)more peaked around mean and larger variance
D)flatter around mean and larger variance

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A leptokurtic distribution has a higher peak and thicker tails than a normal distribution, which means it is more peaked around the mean and has fatter tails.

When Compared to a Normal Distribution,what Does It Mean for a Distribution