Suppose That a Normal Model Described Student Scores in a History

question 74

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a Normal model described student scores in a history class. Parker has a standardized score (z-score) of +2.5. This means that Parker

• A) is 2.5 standard deviations above average for the class.
• B) has a standard deviation of 2.5.
• C) has a score that is 2.5 times the average for the class.
• D) is 2.5 points above average for the class.
• E) none of these

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