Suppose That a Normal Model Described Student Scores in a History

question 641

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a Normal model described student scores in a history class. Parker has a standardized
Score ( $$( z - \text { score } ) \text { of } + 2.5$$
5) This means that Parker

• A) is 2.5 point above average for the class.
• B) is 2.5 standard deviations above average for the class.
• C) none of these
• D) has a standard deviation of 2.5.
• E) has a score that is 2.5 times the average for the class.

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