The values of three out of a sample of four deviation scores are: -5, +2, and -3. The value of the fourth deviation score is
A) 0
B) +6
C) +3
D) +8

Name: The values of three out of a sample of four deviation scores are: -5, +2, and -3. The value of the fourth deviation score is A) 0 B) +6 C) +3 D) +8
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The sum of deviation scores in a sample is always zero. Therefore, the fourth score must be +6 to balance the sum to zero: (-5) + (+2) + (-3) + x = 0, solving gives x = +6.

The Values of Three Out of a Sample of Four