A research article states that "At the time of the study, the mean age of first-year college students at Wayne University was 17.6 (3.57). The number in parentheses likely represents:
A)the Z score
B)the standard deviation
C)the mode
D)an outlier

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The number in parentheses likely represents the standard deviation. It is common to display the mean and standard deviation together in this format.

A Research Article States That "At the Time of the Study