Whenever the Z Score Equation Is Used in Order to Calculate

question 6

Multiple Choice

Whenever the z score equation is used in order to calculate the mean, the mean must always be less than the raw score

• A) when the raw score has a percentile value of less than 50
• B) when the raw score is positive
• C) when the z score is negative
• D) when the raw score has a percentile value of greater than 50

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Definitions:

Carrier

A person who carries and transmits characteristics but does not exhibit them.

Recessive Gene

A genetic trait that is expressed only when two copies of the gene are present, often overshadowed by a dominant counterpart.

Sickle Cell

A genetic blood disorder that results in red blood cells assuming a sickle shape, leading to problems such as pain, infections, and anemia.

Recessive Gene

A type of gene that is not expressed in the phenotype unless two copies of the gene (one from each parent) are present.