A Person's Raw Score Is 6 Points Below the Mean

question 20

Multiple Choice

A person's raw score is 6 points below the mean and has a z-score of -2. What is the standard deviation for that distribution?

• A) 12
• B) 9
• C) 3
• D) -12

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Definitions:

Preferred Stock

A class of stock with preferential rights over common stock, often including fixed dividends and priority in assets upon liquidation.

Noncash Assets

Assets that are not in the form of cash or cannot be easily converted to cash, such as property, plant, and equipment.

Par Value

This term describes the nominal or face value of a bond, stock, or coupon as stated by the issuer, often used in the context of bonds and shares.

Preferred Stock

a class of stock that typically provides dividends before dividends are distributed to common stockholders and may have priority over common stock in the event of liquidation.