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Consider two subgroups and with sizes and , where and are discrete random variables. The probability mass function (PMF) of is for , and the PMF of is for . Here, and denote the greatest integer and fractional part functions, respectively. The mean of subgroup is and the mean of subgroup is . Four quantities are defined: is the combined mean of and ; is the variance of ; ; and . Which of the following values is INCORRECTLY matched with its quantity?
Options
- A.
- B.
\sigma^2 = 1
- C.
\Delta N = 20
- D.
E = 36
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Concepts Behind This Question
Combined Mean of Subgroups|Random Variable Expectation|Probability Mass Function (PMF)|Step Function Discontinuities
Why This Question Is Tricky
Examiner Levers
Negative Thinking
Uses "NOT", "EXCEPT", or "INCORRECT" to flip the logic gate.
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Tests the causal relationship between two true statements.
Difficulty Boost : +4Concept Bridge
Cross-chapter synthesis (e.g., using Logarithms in Electrochemistry).
Difficulty Boost : +5Common Mistakes
This question tests the synthesis of calculus (piecewise integration of step functions) with discrete probability and statistics.
The primary trap lies in correctly normalizing the Probability Mass Functions (PMFs) by ensuring the sum of probabilities equals 1, a step students often skip, leading to incorrect subgroup sizes.
Furthermore, the discontinuities in the Greatest Integer Function require careful splitting of the integral bounds.
Finally, the problem uses a 'Negative Thinking' lever, forcing the evaluation of all four statistical parameters to identify the incorrectly stated value.
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Question Information
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Chapter | Statistics - Class 11 |
| Concept | Combined Mean of Subgroups |
| Difficulty | 8 |
| Cognitive Load | 8 |
| Target Solve Time | 180 sec |
| Access | Free |