On an exam with μ = 52,you have a score of X = 44.Which value for the standard deviation would give you the highest position in the class distribution?
A)σ = 2
B)σ = 4
C)σ = 8
D)Cannot determine from the information given

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A larger standard deviation (σ = 8) would mean that your score of X = 44 is closer to the mean (μ = 52) in terms of standard deviations, thus giving you a higher relative position in the class distribution.

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