Probability, Random Variables, and Probability Distributions
Two random variables X and Y have means of 25 and 35 and standard deviations of 8 and 12, respectively. If Z = X + 2Y, what is the mean of Z?
95
70
60
32
What is the variance of the sum of two independent random variables X and Y if Var(X) = 4 and Var(Y) = 9?
13
The square root of 13
Cannot be determined from given information
Sum of standard deviations of X and Y
How should one adjust for different types units when adding random variables X (measured in pounds) and Y (measured in kilograms)?
No change needs to be made since they represent weight regardless of units
Change units so either both are measured in pounds or both in kilograms
Change only variable X's unit to match Y's unit without adjusting its value
Change only variable Y's unit to match X's unit without adjusting its value
Which type of sampling method involves dividing the population into groups and then randomly selecting entire groups for inclusion in the sample?
Cluster sampling
Convenience sampling
Stratified sampling
Simple random sampling
Given two independent random variables and that both follow standard normal distributions, what is when ?
.25
.50
.75
.00
What is the probability that at least one out of two independent events will occur if Event A has a probability of occurring as and Event B has ?
P(A and B) = P(A) * P(B)
P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B)
P(A or B) = P(A) * P(B)
P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A)*P(B)
If X and Y are independent random variables with known distributions, what is the probability distribution of the sum (X + Y) if X has a mean of 5 and standard deviation of 2, and Y has a mean of 3 and standard deviation of 4?
Normal distribution with a mean of 15 and standard deviation of
Uniform distribution between the minimum possible value of X+Y and maximum possible value
Normal distribution with a mean of 8 and standard deviation of
Binomial distribution with parameters n = 8 and p = 5/8

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If the average time it takes two students A and B to complete a puzzle separately is 30 minutes each with a standard deviation of 5 minutes and also independent of the other, what is the standard error for the time it takes them completing the puzzle together?
More than or equal to minutes
Less than but close to minutes.
Less than or equal to minutes.
More than minutes
If X and Y are independent random variables with means of 30 and 50 respectively, what is the expected value (mean) of their sum (X+Y)?
Less than or equal to 20.
Between 60 and 70.
Greater than or equal to 90.
How does the probability distribution of a sum of two identical dice change compared to a single die roll?
Only even sums will occur
All values are less likely
It does not change from a single die roll
More values and more likely outcomes for middle sums