Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

    Tag Value
    fileDescriptive-statistics_vufsw-z-score-0007-en_vufsw-z-score-0007-en
    namevufsw-z-score-0007-en
    sectiondescriptive statistics/score interpretation/z-score
    typeschoice
    solutionTRUE, FALSE, FALSE, FALSE
    Typeinterpretating output
    ProgramNA
    LanguageEnglish
    Levelstatistical literacy

    Question

    In the United States, there are two different tests used are used in the selection of students at universities, the ACT (American College Test) and the SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test). A higher score leads to a higher chance of admission. However, both tests however, use a different scale. Therefore, the descriptive statistics differ greatly: the average ACT score is 500 (s =100) and the average SAT score is 21 (s = 4.7).

    Suppose Andrew and Brenda both score above average. Andrew has achieved an ACT score of 630 and Brenda has achieved an SAT score of 33 achieved. We only have 1 spot left and want to select the best student select. Which student scored the best?


    1. TRUE: Brenda has a higher score than Andrew. Brenda’s z-score is higher than 2.
    2. FALSE: Brenda has a higher score than Andrew. Brenda’s z-score is lower than 2.
    3. FALSE: Andrew has a higher score than Brenda. Andrew’s z-score is higher than 2.
    4. FALSE: Andrew has a higher score than Brenda. Andrew’s z-score is lower than 2.

    Solution

    Language Dutch

    M&T Basics of quantitative research Basics of quantitative research

    M&T BIS Default value


    1. True
    2. False
    3. False
    4. False