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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 ______.

A. 2
B. 5
C. 10

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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.
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Learning Outcome Statements

calculate, interpret, and evaluate measures of dispersion to address an investment problem

CFA® 2024 Level I Curriculum, Volume 1, Module 3.