When the mean is used to predict scores,a deviation indicates
A)the sample is representative of the population.
B)the difference between the we predict and the score an individual actually gets.
C)the sum of all the deviations.
D)the individual's observed score.

Question

When the mean is used to predict scores,a deviation  indicates
A)the sample is representative of the population. 
B)the difference between the we predict and the score an individual actually gets. 
C)the sum of all the deviations. 
D)the individual's observed score.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A deviation indicates the difference between the predicted score and the score an individual actually gets. The mean is often used to predict scores, and a deviation from the mean indicates how far away a particular score is from the predicted value.

When the Mean Is Used to Predict Scores,a Deviation