The Grade a Student Received on an Examination Was Transformed

question 127

Multiple Choice

The grade a student received on an examination was transformed to a z value, which was negative. Therefore, we know that the student scored

• A) higher than 16 percent of the class.
• B) higher than 45 percent of the class.
• C) above the first quartile.
• D) below the mean.
• E) lower than 16 percent of the class.

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Definitions:

Marx

A philosopher, economist, and social scientist known for his critical analysis of capitalism and his theories concerning class struggle, historical materialism, and the labor theory of value.

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Totality

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