For a population with µ = 60,which of the following values for the population standard deviation would cause X = 68 to have the most extreme position in the distribution?
A)σ = 1
B)σ = 2
C)σ = 3
D)σ = 4

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A smaller standard deviation (σ = 1) means that the scores are more closely clustered around the mean (µ = 60). Therefore, a score of X = 68 would be more extreme or further away from the mean in terms of standard deviation units when the standard deviation is smallest.

For a Population with µ = 60,which of the Following