Practice mode Statistics

What is Var(2X + 3)?

Correct answer A. 4 Var(X)

Explanation

Adding a constant does not change variance, while multiplying by a constant scales it by the square of that constant, so Var(2X + 3) = 2² Var(X) = 4 Var(X).

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