The shaded area in the distribution most closely represents ______.
A) the % of z-scores greater than .40
B) the % of z-scores between .80 and -.80
C) the % of z-scores less than 3.00
D) the % of z-scores between .66 and -2.25

Question

The shaded area in the distribution most closely represents ______. 
A) the % of z-scores greater than .40 
B) the % of z-scores between .80 and -.80 
C) the % of z-scores less than 3.00 
D) the % of z-scores between .66 and -2.25

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The shaded area represents the percentage of z-scores between .66 and -2.25, which is the only option that matches the shaded area. Option A is incorrect because the shaded area is not above .40. Option B is incorrect because the shaded area extends beyond the range of .80 to -.80. Option C is incorrect because the shaded area does not extend all the way to 3.00.

The Shaded Area in the Distribution Most Closely Represents ______