The higher a given point on the ordinate of the normal curve, then
A) the higher the frequency of scores below that point
B) the lower the frequency of scores below that point
C) the closer the point is to the abscissa
D) the higher the resulting raw score

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The ordinate of the normal curve represents the frequency or probability density of scores at a given point. A higher point on the ordinate indicates a higher frequency of scores at that specific value. Since the normal curve is symmetrical and cumulative from left to right, a higher point (indicating a higher frequency of that specific score) also means there are more scores below that point, making option A correct.

The Higher a Given Point on the Ordinate of the Normal