Which of the following children would be described as being of "average" height and weight at birth?
A) Ava, who is in the 25th percentile
B) Chase, who is in the 33rd percentile
C) Steven, who is in the 50th percentile
D) Erin, who is in the 75th percentile

Question

Which of the following children would be described as being of "average" height and weight at birth?
A) ​Ava, who is in the 25th percentile
B) ​Chase, who is in the 33rd percentile
C) ​Steven, who is in the 50th percentile
D) ​Erin, who is in the 75th percentile

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A baby in the 50th percentile is considered to have average height and weight at birth, as they fall directly in the middle of the range of measurements for babies of the same age and gender.

Which of the Following Children Would Be Described as Being