Question
Mathematics Question on Probability
Which of the following assertions are correct?
(A) Adding 7 to each entry in a list adds 7 to the mean of the list.
(B) Adding 7 to each entry in a list adds 7 to the standard deviation of the list.
(C) Doubling each entry in a list doubles the mean of the list.
(D) Doubling each entry in a list leaves the standard deviation of the list unchanged.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A
(A) and (B) only
B
(B) and (C) only
C
(A) and (C) only
D
(C) and (D) only
Answer
(A) and (C) only
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is(C): (A) and (C) only