KURT function
Returns the kurtosis of a data set
Syntax
KURT(number1, [number2])Square brackets indicate optional arguments.
Arguments
| Argument | Required | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| number1 | Yes | The first number, cell reference, or range for which you want the kurtosis.A1:A4 |
| number2 | No · repeats | Additional numbers, cell references or ranges for which you want the kurtosis, up to a maximum of 255.4 |
Try KURT
Measure distribution shape with KURT
=KURT(A2:A5)Excel reports bias-adjusted sample excess kurtosis. For 1,2,3,6 the adjusted fourth-moment term is 15 and the correction is 13.5, leaving 1.5. The high value 6 makes this sample asymmetric.
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KURT · top-level call
=KURT(A2:A5)1 / 1 · number1
The first number, cell reference, or range for which you want the kurtosis.
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