Consider Two More Sets of Scores

question 26

Short Answer

Consider two more sets of scores. Notice that the Y scores are just the X scores with a constant value of 10 added to each score. What effect does adding a constant have on the value of the standard deviation? Do you see why? X : 1, 3, 5, 7, 9
Y : 11, 13, 15, 17, 19

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