JEE MainMathematicsStatisticsMCQ+4 / −1
Suppose a population A has 100 observations 101, 102,........, 200, and another population B has 100 observations 151, 152,......., 250. If VA and VB represent the variances of the two populations, respectively, then is
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- B
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Correct answer: A
- Write the two populations clearly
Population :
Population :
Each population has observations.
- Observe the relationship between the two populations
Every term of population is obtained by adding to the corresponding term of population :
So,
- Use the property of variance
If a constant is added to every observation of a population, then the variance does not change:
Hence,
Therefore,
- Check the options
The correct option is: which is Option A.
- Comparison with stored correct answer
Stored correct answer: A
Our derived answer: A
So they agree.
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