Which of the following information is missing from non-standard scores that is present in standard scores?
A) The range of scores from the lowest to highest.
B) The actual value of a measurement in nature, accounting for error.
C) The change in an individual's scores over time.
D) The location of individual scores in a set, relative to the mean

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Non-standard scores do not provide information about the location of individual scores relative to the mean, which is a key component of standard scores such as z-scores. Non-standard scores may provide information on the range of scores, the actual value of measurements, or changes in scores over time, but these do not distinguish them from standard scores.

Which of the Following Information Is Missing from Non-Standard Scores