Asked by Ashlyn Albert on Jun 05, 2024
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Rank the order of the following z scores in terms of distance from the mean: +2,-3,-1,+1,and 0.
Distance From The Mean
The absolute difference between a specific value and the average of all values in a dataset.
Z Scores
Standardized scores that indicate how many standard deviations an element is from the mean of the dataset. They are used in statistics to compare different data points.
- Evaluate the meaning and implications of specific z scores in the context of a normal distribution.
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Valerie ValadezJun 11, 2024
Final Answer :
The following z scores are ranked according to their distance from the mean (smallest to largest distance):
1. 0 (0 is the mean)
2. -1 and +1 are equidistant from the mean
3. +2
4. -3
1. 0 (0 is the mean)
2. -1 and +1 are equidistant from the mean
3. +2
4. -3
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate the meaning and implications of specific z scores in the context of a normal distribution.