When we refer to a score's deviation,we are referring to
A)how far it is from other scores.
B)how far it is from the mean.
C)how close it is to the other scores.
D)how much error occurred in measuring it.

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Deviation refers to how much the score differs from the mean, so option B is the correct answer. Option A might be a way to describe deviation, but it is not the primary meaning. Option C is the opposite of deviation, and option D is referring to a different concept (measurement error).

When We Refer to a Score's Deviation,we Are Referring to