Where is a score of X = 45 located in a distribution with a mean of 40 and a standard deviation of 12?
A) Slightly above average
B) Far above average
C) Slightly below average
D) Far below average

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A score of X = 45 is slightly above the mean of 40. Given the standard deviation is 12, a difference of 5 (45 - 40) is less than half a standard deviation, making it slightly above average but not far above.

Where Is a Score of X = 45 Located in a Distribution