You are designing an adjustable chair. Using anthropometric data to determine the sitting height of this chair, you would A) Convert the scores to z-scores and use value that allow 50% of the population to be comfortable. B) Design for adjustability, allowing the chair to go up to fit the 95^th percentile male and to go down to fit the 5^th percentile woman. C) Need to ensure that the 5^th percentile woman can fit into the chair. D) Use the mean sitting height.

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Designing for adjustability allows the chair to fit a range of individuals, from the 5th percentile woman to the 95th percentile man, ensuring comfort for the majority of the population. Using z-scores or the mean sitting height would not account for individual variation and could result in discomfort for some users.

You Are Designing an Adjustable Chair