If Your Score on Your Next Statistics Test Is Converted $$- 2.50 , - 1.50,0,1.00,2.25$$

question 42

Essay

If your score on your next statistics test is converted to a z score, which of these z scores would
you prefer? Explain your answer. $$- 2.50 , - 1.50,0,1.00,2.25$$

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