Standard Score: Normal Distribution
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Consider a normal population with mu = 25 and sigma = 7.0.
(A) Calculate the standard score for a value x of 26
(B) Calculate the standard score for a randomly selected sample of 30 with = 26
(C) Explain why the standard scores of 26 are different between A and B above
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(A) Calculate the standard score for a value x of 26.
Given that µ = 25, σ = 7, X = 26
Therefore, standard score, (see attached for equation) ...
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