Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) The mean of a discrete probability distribution is equal to the square root of the variance.
• B) The expected value of a discrete probability distribution is the long-run average value if the experiment is to be repeated many times.
• C) The standard deviation of a discrete probability distribution measures the average variation of the random variable from the mean.
• D) All of the above.
• E) None of these.

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