What is the value of the Pearson coefficient of skewness for a distribution with a mean of 17, median of 12 and standard deviation of 6?
A) +2.5
B) -2.5
C) +0.83
D) -0.83
E) None of the choices are correct.

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The Pearson coefficient of skewness is calculated as 3 * (mean - median) / standard deviation. Substituting the given values: 3 * (17 - 12) / 6 = 3 * 5 / 6 = 2.5.

What Is the Value of the Pearson Coefficient of Skewness