For a moderately asymmetrical distribution, the empirical relationship between Mean, Median, and Mode is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

For a moderately asymmetrical distribution, the empirical relationship between Mean, Median, and Mode is:
A. Mean = 3 Median - 2 Mode
B. Mode = 3 Median - 2 Mean
C. Median = 3 Mean - 2 Mode
D. Mode = 2 Median - 3 Mean
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Karl Pearson's empirical relationship holds for moderately skewed distributions: Mode = 3(Median) - 2(Mean).

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