Scores on Ms

question 66

Multiple Choice

Scores on Ms. Bond's test have a mean of 70 and a standard deviation of 11. David has a score of 52 on Ms. Bond's test. Scores on Ms. Nash's test have a mean of 64 and a standard deviation of 6. Steven has a score of 52 on Ms. Nash's test. Which student has the higher standardized score?

• A)David's standardized score is -1.64 and Steven's standardized scores -2.00. Therefore, David has the higher standardized score.
• B)David's standardized score is -1.64 and Steven's standardized scores -2.00. Therefore, Steven has the higher standardized score.
• C)​David's standardized score is 1.64 and Steven's standardized scores 2.00. Therefore, Steven has the higher standardized score.
• D)​Cannot be determined with the information provided.

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