Steve transforms a score by subtracting the mean from that score and then dividing the result by the standard deviation of all of the scores. The score that Steve has calculated is called the
A) mean.
B) z score.
C) average deviation score.
D) variance.

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This method of transforming a score is referred to as standardization and results in a z score, which represents the number of standard deviations above or below the mean that a particular score falls. This standardization allows for comparison of scores on different scales and across different populations.

Steve Transforms a Score by Subtracting the Mean from That