In a distribution of scores where N = 26, f = 4, and cf = 14 for a score of 7, what is the percentile rank for that score?
A) 53.85
B) .5385
C) .1538
D) 15.38

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The percentile rank of a score is calculated by dividing the cumulative frequency (cf) of scores at or below that score by the total number of scores (N), then multiplying by 100. For a score of 7, cf = 14 and N = 26. Thus, percentile rank = (14 / 26) * 100 = 53.85.

In a Distribution of Scores Where N = 26, F