Combining Random Variables

AP Statistics· difficulty 4/5

For independent X, Y: Var(X − Y) =

  • A

    Var(X) · Var(Y)

  • B

    Var(X) + Var(Y)

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  • C

    0

  • D

    Var(X) − Var(Y)

Explanation

Variances always add (or multiply by a², when scaling) for independent RVs.

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