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Basic Question 7 of 20
The standard deviation of a group of scores is 10. If 5 were subtracted from each score, the standard deviation of the new scores would be ______.
B. 5
C. 10
A. 2
B. 5
C. 10
User Contributed Comments 2
| User | Comment |
|---|---|
| cbb1 | If all scores are reduced by 5, the median number would be lower by 5, but the degree of variability measured by standard deviation is unchanged. |
| chipster | thx!! |
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Learning Outcome Statements
calculate, interpret, and evaluate measures of dispersion to address an investment problem
CFA® 2025 Level I Curriculum, Volume 1, Module 3.