If the Values in a Data Set Are All Multiplied

question 112

Multiple Choice

If the values in a data set are all multiplied by 3, what happens to the standard deviation?

• A) It remains unchanged.
• B) It gets multiplied by 3.
• C) It gets multiplied by 9.
• D) It cannot be determined without more information.

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