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Please help discuss the z score (test statistic). Provide a listing of the major characteristics of a normal probability distribution. Include a discussion of the z score and the conversion to the number of standard deviations a z value can be away from the mean.

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I have to prepare a three paragraph discussion of the z score (test statistic).I need to Provide a listing of the major characteristics of a normal probability distribution. Then, include a discussion of the z score and the conversion to the number of standard deviations a z value can be away from the mean.

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