Deck 8: Z-Scores Standard Scores

Question 1

The following is not another term for z-score:

A) Standardized value
B) Standard score
C) Z-Value
D) None of the above

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The name of the tool in SPSS Statistics that calculates z-scores is:

A) Compare Means…
B) Descriptives…
C) Means…
D) Standard deviations…

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The z-score is related to what statistical term?

A) Standard deviation
B) Mean
C) Median
D) Range

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Z-Scores that are positive represent scores that are:

A) Above the mean
B) Below the mean
C) At the mean
D) None of the above

Question 5

Z-Scores that are zero represent scores that are:

A) Above the mean
B) Below the mean
C) At the mean
D) None of the above

Question 6

Z-Scores that are negative represent scores that are:

A) Above the mean
B) Below the mean
C) At the mean
D) None of the above

Question 7

In the Descriptives dialog box, click the arrow to move variables into the Variable(s): box.

Question 8

Z-Score is sometimes called the standard score.

Question 9

After SPSS Statistics calculates z-scores, they display in the output window.

Question 10

A z-score of zero indicates the distribution average.

Question 11

A z-score of -1.00 indicates a score one standard deviation above the mean.