If X and Y Are Independent Random Variables,which of the Following

question 45

Multiple Choice

If X and Y are independent random variables,which of the following identities is false?

• A)COV(X,Y)= 1
• B)E(X + Y)= E(X)+ E(Y)
• C)V(X + Y)= V(X)+ V(Y)
• D)All of these choices are true.

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