Determine Which Score Corresponds to the Higher Relative Position $\bar { x } = 42$

question 118

Multiple Choice

Determine which score corresponds to the higher relative position.
-Which score has a higher relative position, a score of 58 on a test for which $\bar { x } = 42$ and s $= 8$ , or a score of 399 on a test for which $\bar { x } = 283$ and s $= 58 ?$

• A) A score of 399
• B) Both scores have the same relative position.
• C) A score of 58

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Piaget

A psychologist known for his theory of cognitive development in children, outlining stages that describe how children's intellect evolves.