Find the standard score for the given data value.
-A data value in the 16th percentile.
A) $z = - 2.1$
B) $z = 1.0$
C) $z = - 1.0$
D) $z = 55.96$

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The 16th percentile falls below the mean in a standard normal distribution, which means the z-score should be negative. A z-score of -1.0 approximately corresponds to the 16th percentile, making option C correct.

Find the Standard Score for the Given Data Value z=−2.1z = - 2.1z=−2.1

Find the Standard Score for the Given Data Value $z = - 2.1$