AQA Further AS Paper 2 Statistics 2023 June — Question 1 1 marks

Exam BoardAQA
ModuleFurther AS Paper 2 Statistics (Further AS Paper 2 Statistics)
Year2023
SessionJune
Marks1
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TopicDiscrete Probability Distributions
TypeApply E(aX+b) or Var(aX+b) formulas directly
DifficultyEasy -1.2 This is a straightforward application of the variance addition rule for independent random variables, requiring only recall that Var(X+Y) = Var(X) + Var(Y) when independent, and recognizing that SD=2 means Var(Y)=4. It's simpler than average A-level questions as it's single-step with no algebraic manipulation or problem-solving required.
Spec5.04a Linear combinations: E(aX+bY), Var(aX+bY)

1 The continuous random variable \(X\) has variance 9 The discrete random variable \(Y\) has standard deviation 2 and is independent of \(X\) Find \(\operatorname { Var } ( X + Y )\) Circle your answer.
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\(13\)B1 Circles correct answer
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**Question total: 1 mark**

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1 The continuous random variable $X$ has variance 9

The discrete random variable $Y$ has standard deviation 2 and is independent of $X$

Find $\operatorname { Var } ( X + Y )$\\
Circle your answer.\\
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