Statisticseasy · Past Paper
If each observation in a data set is increased by 5, the mean will:
AIncrease by 5
BDecrease by 5
CRemain the same
DBe multiplied by 5
✓ Correct Answer: A — Increase by 5
The mean is sensitive to addition/subtraction. If every value increases by k, the mean increases by k.
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