PRC-2 · Chapter 11 · Question 53 of 60
What is the statistical formula used to convert a raw data point (X) into a standardized Z-score?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: A) Z = (X - μ) / σ
Explanation
The Z-score represents how many standard deviations a value is from the mean. It is calculated by subtracting the mean from the value and dividing the result by the standard deviation.
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