A variable with a large standard deviation, greater than a normal curve, will typically have a shape described as ___________________.
A) platykurtic
B) mesokurtic
C) leptokurtic
D) negatively skewed

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Platykurtic distributions are characterized by a lower peak and thicker tails compared to a normal distribution, which can occur when the variable has a larger standard deviation.

A Variable with a Large Standard Deviation, Greater Than a Normal