"Your Score Is Almost Two Standard Deviations Above the Mean

question 52

Multiple Choice

"Your score is almost two standard deviations above the mean." Which of the following statements is MOST accurate?

• A) Your z-score is 1.80
• B) Your z-score is 2.05.
• C) Your z-score is -1.80.
• D) Your z-score is 2.05

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