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If the positive number d is the standard deviation of n, k and p then
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06 Feb 2023, 21:58
06 Feb 2023, 21:58
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If the positive number d is the standard deviation of n, k and p then the standard deviation of n+1, k+1 and p+1 is
(A) d+3
(B) d+1
(C) 6d
(D) 3d
(E) d
(A) d+3
(B) d+1
(C) 6d
(D) 3d
(E) d
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08 Feb 2023, 06:06
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Std Dev does not change if the same number is subtracted or added to all the elements. It remains unchanged
Std Dev does not change if the same number is subtracted or added to all the elements. It remains unchanged
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08 Feb 2023, 10:11
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Standard deviation depends on the relative placement of numbers with respect to each other only.
So standard deviation in these two cases is the same :
--------n---k-----p-----------
----------n---k-----p---------
Hence the standard deviation of the new set will be d only.
Answer (E)
So standard deviation in these two cases is the same :
--------n---k-----p-----------
----------n---k-----p---------
Hence the standard deviation of the new set will be d only.
Answer (E)
