A raw score of 96 on two separate examinations may have different _____ depending on the mean and standard deviations of each examination.

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Both percentile ranks and standard scores are influenced by the mean and standard deviation of the particular examination in question. Percentile ranks compare the raw score to the distribution of scores and express the percentage of scores that fall below the individual's score. Standard scores take into account the mean and standard deviation of the distribution and indicate how many standard deviations a particular raw score is from the mean. Therefore, both A and B are correct, and C is indirectly influenced by the mean and standard deviation.

A Raw Score of 96 on Two Separate Examinations May