Using & Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach with Integrated Review, Loose-Leaf Edition Plus MyLab Math with Pearson eText -- 18 Week Access Card Package
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Chapter 6.C, Problem 31E
Percentiles. Use Table 6.4 to find the approximate standard score of the following data values. Then state the approximate number of standard deviations that the value lies above or below the mean.
31. a. A data value in the 30th percentile
b. A data value in the 70th percentile
c. A data value in the 55th percentile
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