You Have a Score of X = 65 on a Math

question 56

Multiple Choice

You have a score of X = 65 on a math exam.The mean score for the class on the exam is μ = 70.Which of the following values for the standard deviation would give you the most favorable position within the class?​

• A)​σ = 0
• B)​σ = 1
• C)​σ = 5
• D)​σ = 10

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Negative Externalities

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Positive Externalities

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A state of distributing resources that precludes the possibility of augmenting the status of any participant or preference without detriment to another.

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