The variance of 20 observations is 5. If each observation is multiplied by 2 then the new variance of the resulting observations, is:
The variance of 20 observations is 5. If each observation is multiplied by 2 then the new variance of the resulting observations, is:
Option 1 - <p>5</p>
Option 2 - <p>10</p>
Option 3 - <p>20</p>
Option 4 - <p>40</p>
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Correct Option - 3
Detailed Solution:
(Var)new = k² (Var)old
= 4 * 5 = 20
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