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Calculating and Interpreting z-Scores — Quiz

Question 10 • VA Statistics

At age six, Kylie is 50 inches tall. Her height has a z -score of 1 point 8 At age four, Hannah is 48 inches tall. Her height has a z -score of 2 point 1 Who is taller?

Answer
A
Kylie is taller because her z -score is lower than Hannah’s z -score.
B
Hannah is taller because her z -score is closer to the mean than Kylie’s z -score.
C
Kylie is taller because her z -score is closer to the mean than Hannah’s z -score.
D
Hannah is taller because her z -score is higher than Kylie’s z -score.