Chris Wants to Calculate a Z-Score for His Own Height

question 14

Multiple Choice

Chris wants to calculate a z-score for his own height.The average height in the class is 66 inches,and Chris's height is 62 inches.Chris calculated his z-score to be +1.5.What's wrong with his calculation?

• A)The z-score is an inappropriate calculation here.
• B)The z-score should be a higher number.
• C)He didn't have the standard deviation.
• D)The z-score should be a negative number.

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Definitions:

Vertical Axis

The y-axis in a graph or chart, typically used to represent the range of dependent variable values.

Variability

The extent to which data points in a statistical distribution or data set diverge from the average or mean value.

Y-axis

The vertical axis in a two-dimensional graph, typically used to represent the range of values of a dependent variable.

Graphical Deception

The misuse or manipulation of charts and graphs to mislead or distort the viewer's understanding of the data.