What Z-Score Corresponds to a Score That Is Above the Mean

question 77

Multiple Choice

What z-score corresponds to a score that is above the mean by 2 standard deviations?

• A)+2
• B)+10
• C)+20
• D)Impossible to determine without knowing the value of the standard deviation

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