Suppose That the Z-Value for a Given Value X of the Random

question 161

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the z-value for a given value x of the random variable X is z = 1.96, and that the distribution of X is normally distributed with a mean of 60 and a standard deviation of 6. To what x-value does this z-value correspond?

• A) 71.76
• B) 67.96
• C) 61.96
• D) 48.24

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Definitions:

Critical Incidents Method

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Graphic Rating Scale

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Essay Method

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Behaviourally Anchored Rating Scale

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