On an Exam with μ = 52, You Have a Score

question 20

Multiple Choice

On an exam with μ = 52, you have a score of X = 44.Which value for the standard deviation would give you the highest position in the class distribution?

• A)σ = 2
• B)σ = 4
• C)σ = 8
• D)cannot determine from the information given

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