Question

question 21 suppose you take a standardized test and you are in the 11th percentile. what does this percentile mean? you scored 11% lower than the class average you scored 11% higher than the class average 11% of the scores were higher than your score 11% of the scores were your score or lower can you say that you failed the test? it depends on how the rest of the class scored. if scores were really low on this exam, it is possible that i got a passing score yes, since 11% is below 60% it depends on how the rest of the class scored. if scores were really high, it is possible that i got a passing score no, since you scored 11% above the class average

Explanation:

The nth percentile of a data - set means that n% of the data values are at or below that value. So, the 11th percentile means 11% of the scores were your score or lower. Also, whether a score is a passing score depends on the overall performance of the class and the passing - score criteria set for the test.

Answer:

1. D. 11% of the scores were your score or lower
2. A. It depends on how the rest of the class scored. If scores were really low on this exam, it is possible that I got a passing score