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Z Score

The document discusses z-scores and how they can be used to standardize data and compare values on different scales. It provides the formula for calculating z-scores and examples of using z-scores to find standard deviations above or below the mean for things like SAT scores, test scores, and gas mileage. Examples are provided to demonstrate calculating z-scores and using them to determine which test score or gas mileage value is higher relative to the mean and standard deviation of the data set.

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Z Score

The document discusses z-scores and how they can be used to standardize data and compare values on different scales. It provides the formula for calculating z-scores and examples of using z-scores to find standard deviations above or below the mean for things like SAT scores, test scores, and gas mileage. Examples are provided to demonstrate calculating z-scores and using them to determine which test score or gas mileage value is higher relative to the mean and standard deviation of the data set.

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Objectives

The student will be able to: find the z-scores of a data set SOL: A.9
2009

z-scores
When a set of data values are normally distributed, we can standardize each score by converting it into a z-score.
z-scores make it easier to compare data values measured on different scales.

z-scores
A z-score reflects how many standard deviations above or below the mean a raw score is. The z-score is positive if the data value lies above the mean and negative if the data value lies below the mean.

z-score formula
z x

Where x represents an element of the data set, the mean is represented by and standard deviation by .

Analyzing the data Suppose SAT scores among college students are normally distributed with a mean of 500 and a standard deviation of 100. If a student scores a 700, what would be her z-score?

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Analyzing the data


Suppose SAT scores among college students are normally distributed with a mean of 500 and a standard deviation of 100. If a student scores a 700, what would be her z-score?

Her z-score would be 2 which means her score is two standard deviations above the mean.

700 500 z 2 100

Analyzing the data

A set of math test scores has a mean of 70 and a standard deviation of 8.


A set of English test scores has a mean of 74 and a standard deviation of 16.

For which test would a score of 78 have a higher standing?


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Analyzing the data


A set of math test scores has a mean of 70 and a standard deviation of 8. A set of English test scores has a mean of 74 and a standard deviation of 16. For which test would a score of 78 have a higher standing?

To solve: Find the z-score for each test. 78-70 math z -score = 1 8 English z -score= 78-74 .25 16
The math score would have the highest standing since it is 1 standard deviation above the mean while the English score is only .25 standard deviation above the mean.

Analyzing the data

What will be the miles per gallon for a Toyota Camry when the average mpg is 23, it has a z value of 1.5 and a standard deviation of 2?

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Analyzing the data


What will be the miles per gallon for a Toyota Camry when the average mpg is 23, it has a z value of 1.5 and a standard deviation of 2?

Using the formula for z-scores: z

x 23 1.5 2

3 x 23 x 26

The Toyota Camry would be expected to use 26 mpg of gasoline.

Analyzing the data

A group of data with normal distribution has a mean of 45. If one element of the data is 60, will the z-score be positive or negative?
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Analyzing the data


A group of data with normal distribution has a mean of 45. If one element of the data is 60, will the z-score be positive or negative?

The z-score must be positive since the element of the data set is above the mean.

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