Although You Can Compute a Z-Score for a Single Score

question 48

Essay

Although you can compute a z-score for a single score (a sample of n = 1),it is impossible to compute a t statistic for a sample that has only one score.Explain why.

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Definitions:

Symbol

A character or glyph that is used to represent an object, function, or process, e.g., symbols in mathematics or chemistry.

Reduce

To decrease in size, quantity, or intensity.

Lowest Terms

The simplest form of a fraction, where the numerator and denominator are reduced to their smallest possible values.

Fraction

A mathematical expression representing the division of one whole number by another, not resulting in a whole number.