SOLUTION: On an exam with a mean of M =82, you obtain a score
of X =86.
a. Would you prefer a standard deviation of s =2 or
s =10?
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Question 636974: On an exam with a mean of M =82, you obtain a score
of X =86.
a. Would you prefer a standard deviation of s =2 or
s =10?
Answer by reviewermath(1029) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Is s = 2 then
If s = 10 then
The z score is higher when the standard deviation is s = 2.
Your ranking is higher when s = 2.
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