Compare the Scores: a Score of 220 on a Test

question 83

Multiple Choice

Compare the scores: a score of 220 on a test with a mean of 200 and a standard deviation of 21 and a score of 90 on a test with a mean of 80 and a standard deviation of 8.

• A)A score of 90 with a mean of 80 and a standard deviation of 8 is better.
• B)A score of 220 with a mean of 200 and a standard deviation of 21 is better.
• C)The two scores are statistically the same.
• D)You cannot determine which score is better from the given information.

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Definitions:

Conservation

The principle in cognitive development that recognizes the ability to understand that redistributing material does not affect its mass, number, or volume.

Cognitive Development

The process by which individuals acquire the ability to think, learn, reason, and remember over time, often associated with childhood development.

Sensorimotor

Referring to a developmental stage in infants where they learn about the world through sensory experiences and motor activities.

Preoperational

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children from about 2 to 7 years old engage in symbolic play but struggle with logic and understanding the perspective of others.