Scores That Have Been Converted from One Scale to Another

question 24

Multiple Choice

Scores that have been converted from one scale to another to have a particular mean and standard deviation are called:

• A) Percentile ranks
• B) Deviation scores
• C) Change scores
• D) Standard scores

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Definitions:

Priority Claims

Claims in bankruptcy that are given precedence over other debts, often due to their importance like wage or tax claims.

Secured Creditors

Creditors who have a legal interest, or lien, in the debtor's assets or property as collateral for the debt, giving them a higher priority over unsecured creditors in case of default.

Preferential Payment

A payment made to a creditor before others in the context of bankruptcy, which often must be paid back if found to unfairly favor one creditor over others.

Bankruptcy Petition

A formal request filed by an individual or corporation declaring inability to pay debts, seeking relief through bankruptcy court.