Chapter 5--Problem 2, A distribution has a standard deviation ofa ( symbol for s

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Chapter 5--Problem 2, A distribution has a standard deviation ofa ( symbol for standard deviation) = 8. Find the z-score for eachof the following location in the distribution. A. above the mean by14 points. B. above the mean by 16 points. C. Below the mean by 8points. D. Below the mean by 12 points.

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z = (X - ) / A) X - = 14 --> z = 14/8 = 1.75 B) X - = 16 --> z = 16/8 = 2 C) X - = -8 --> z = -8/8 = -1 D) X - = -12 --> z = -12/8 = -1.5 You've had a few questions related to z scores recently. Isthere anything you aren't understanding specifically that I canhelp you with?

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