An Investigation of the Meaning of α3 as a Measure of Skewness

Author

John W. Coy

Publication Date

8-15-1946

Abstract

The purpose of this study is the interpretation of α₃ by means of a relatively simple formula which will predict the amount of shift in the effective limits of the Type III curve for a given change in the skewness. The methods used are chiefly empirical.

Degree Name

Mathematics

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Mathematics & Statistics

First Committee Member (Chair)

Harold Daniel Larsen

Second Committee Member

Lincoln LaPaz

Third Committee Member

Vernon G. Sorrell

Language

English

Document Type

Thesis

Recommended Citation

Coy, John W.. "An Investigation of the Meaning of α3 as a Measure of Skewness." (1946). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/math_etds/86