I a Z-Score Is the Distance Between a Selected Value

question 127

Multiple Choice

i. A z-score is the distance between a selected value (X) and the population mean (μ) divided by the population standard deviation (σ) .
Ii) The standard normal distribution is a special normal distribution with a mean of 0 and a standard deviation of 1.
Iii) A computed z for X values to the right of the mean is negative.

• A) (i), (ii) and (iii) are all correct statements
• B) (i) is a correct statement but not (ii) or (iii).
• C) (i) and, (iii) are correct statements but not (ii).
• D) (i) and, (ii) are correct statements but not (iii).
• E) All statements are false

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