Determine which score corresponds to the higher relative position.
-Which is better: a score of 82 on a test with a mean of 70 and a standard deviation of 8, or a score of 82 on a test with a mean of 75 and a standard deviation of 4?
A) The first 82
B) The second 82
C) Both scores have the same relative position.

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The second 82 is better because it is further away from the mean in terms of standard deviations.

Determine Which Score Corresponds to the Higher Relative Position