Statement 1: The mean of a random variable X is a measure of the center of the possible values of X. Statement 2: The positive square root of the standard deviation of a random variable is called its variance.

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Chapter12: Probability
Section12.4: Discrete Random Variables; Applications To Decision Making
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which statement is true and false?
Statement 1: The mean of a random variable X is a measure of the center
of the possible values of X.
Statement 2: The positive square root of the standard deviation of a
random variable is called its variance.
Transcribed Image Text:Statement 1: The mean of a random variable X is a measure of the center of the possible values of X. Statement 2: The positive square root of the standard deviation of a random variable is called its variance.
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