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How does adding a constant $c$ to every value in a dataset affect the mean, median, standard deviation, and range?

Study flashcard from the deck Digital SAT Math: Algebra, Advanced Math & Geometry.

Answer

The mean and median both increase by $c$ ($\text{new} = \text{old} + c$), while the standard deviation and range remain completely unchanged.

Explanation

Shifting all data points translates the distribution along the axis without altering its dispersion or shape.

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