The Number of Standard Deviation Units That a Score Falls

question 36

Multiple Choice

The number of standard deviation units that a score falls above or below the mean is represented by the _____.

• A)median frequency
• B)percentile rank
• C)relative frequency
• D)standard score

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Definitions:

Freshwater

Water containing minimal amounts of dissolved salts, found in rivers, lakes, and streams.

Grasslands

Vast open areas where the dominant vegetation consists of grasses, often found in regions with either too much or too little precipitation for forests.

Limited Rain

Situations where an area receives lower than average precipitation over a period, which could lead to drought conditions.

Soil

The upper layer of the earth's surface composed of mineral particles, organic matter, water, and air, serving as the foundation for terrestrial plant life.