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SOA Exam P Sample Question 616

Study guide: Exam P-1

Two random number generators, labeled C and D, are used to select numbers between 0 and 10. Generator C uses the continuous uniform distribution on [0, 10]. Generator D uses the discrete uniform distribution on the integers 0 through 10.

Calculate the absolute value of the difference between the standard deviation of the selection using C and the standard deviation of the selection using D.

  • A) 0.00
  • B) 0.02
  • C) 0.28
  • D) 0.50
  • E) 1.67

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