A Student Scored in the 85^th Percentile on a Standardized

question 36

True/False

A student scored in the 85^th percentile on a standardized test. This means that the student scored lower than 85% of all students who took the test.

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Definitions:

Mathematical Probability

The quantitative measurement of the likelihood of a certain event occurring, based on mathematical calculations.

Stipulated Time

A specified or agreed-upon period in which something is to be done or accomplished.

Total Quality Management

A comprehensive and structured approach to organizational management that seeks to improve the quality of products and services through ongoing refinements in response to continuous feedback.

Statistical Process Control

A method of monitoring and controlling a process through the use of statistical analysis to detect and prevent unacceptable variations.