The number of standard deviation units that a score falls above or below the mean is represented by the _____.

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The standard score, also called z-score, is a measure of how far a score is from the mean in units of standard deviation. It allows for the comparison of scores from different distributions and helps to identify outliers or extreme scores. The other options are not directly related to the calculation of standard deviation units.

The Number of Standard Deviation Units That a Score Falls