In calculating the mean of a distribution of test scores,the person analyzing the data takes account of
A) only the extreme scores in the distribution.
B) only the middle scores in the distribution.
C) every score in the distribution.
D) the standard scores in the distribution.

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In order to calculate the mean, every score in the distribution needs to be accounted for. Ignoring any scores would result in an inaccurate calculation of the mean. Therefore, option C is the best choice.

In Calculating the Mean of a Distribution of Test Scores,the