On an exam with μ = 52, you have a score of X = 44.Which value for the standard deviation would give you the highest position in the class distribution?
A)σ = 2
B)σ = 4
C)σ = 8
D)cannot determine from the information given

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A larger standard deviation (σ = 8) would mean that scores are more spread out, making your score of X = 44 relatively closer to the mean (μ = 52) compared to a smaller standard deviation. This would give you a higher position in the class distribution.

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