The mean and variance of 8 observations are 10 and 13.5, respectively. If 6 of these observations are , then the absolute difference of the remaining two observations is:
The mean and variance of 8 observations are 10 and 13.5, respectively. If 6 of these observations are , then the absolute difference of the remaining two observations is:
Option 1 - <p>3</p>
Option 2 - <p>7</p>
Option 3 - <p>5</p>
Option 4 - <p>9</p>
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Correct Option - 3
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Since, variance is independent of origin.
So, we subtract 10 from each observation.
So,
From (1) and (2) ; and
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and
x5 = 10
Variance
and
49 + 49 +
49
4a + 149 = 154
4a = 5
now 4a + x5 = 15
………. (i)
after omitting two wrong observations
= 2, 28
Since, exist
Now, take
…. (i)
And variance
……. (ii)
From (i) and (ii)
x = 4 and y = 8
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