On an exam with a mean of M 5 39, you obtain a score of X 5
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On an exam with a mean of M 5 39, you obtain a score of X 5 35.
a. Would you prefer a standard deviation of s 5 2 or s 5 8? (Hint: Sketch each distribution and find the location of your score.)
b. If your score were X 5 43, would you prefer s 5 2 or s 5 8? Explain your answer.
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Essentials Of Statistics For The Behavioral Sciences
ISBN: 9781337098120
9th Edition
Authors: Frederick J Gravetter, Larry B. Wallnau, Lori Ann B. Forzano
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