IB skill practice

Use linear combinations of random variables

Calculate means and variances for linear combinations of random variables.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 4

Use linear combinations of random variables - linear combination of random variables item

Case A9. For the displayed linear combination of random variables, calculate the requested mean or variance quantity.

Worked practice: result and interpretation

Calculate the requested result first, then choose the interpretation that follows from it.