A "pointy" distribution (i.e., few high scores and low scores with more frequent scores in the middle) is an example of a distribution that can be describe by which of the following terms?
A) Platykurtic
B) Leptokurtic
C) Mesokurtic
D) Normally distributed

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A "pointy" distribution, characterized by few high and low scores with more frequent scores in the middle, is described as leptokurtic. This term indicates a distribution with more pronounced peaks (or kurtosis) than a normal distribution.

A "Pointy" Distribution (I