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michelleunicorn

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on: Jun 20, 2018
In a normal distribution, large, positive z-scores occur with _______________ small, positive z-scores.
 
  a. greater frequency than c. equal frequency to
  b. less frequency than d. greater variability than

Question 2

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.


kardosa007

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D


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