The advantage of using z scores over using raw scores is that z scores allow you to
A) compare a score in one distribution to a score in another
B) understand the relationship of a score to the mean
C) both of the descriptive alternatives
D) neither of the descriptive alternatives.

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Z scores allow for comparison across different distributions by standardizing scores, and they also help understand a score's relationship to the mean within a distribution, making both A and B correct.

The Advantage of Using Z Scores Over Using Raw Scores