Physics GRE GR0877 Score Distribution & Scaling

In summary, the Physics GRE GR0877 is scored on a scale of 200-990, with the average score being around 600. The score is based on the number of correct answers and is adjusted to account for variations in difficulty between different versions of the exam. The score distribution is typically bell-shaped and the importance of the score for graduate school admissions varies depending on the program. It is important to research the specific requirements of programs to determine the weight given to the GR0877 score.
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I'm very surprised no one (that I know of) has plotted the score distribution of the Physics GRE form GR0877. The data comes from the table in http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/GRE/pdf/Physics.pdf. Sample size = 14,395 exams between July 1, 2007, and July 30, 2010.

Score Scaling
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Cummulative Distribution Function (CDF)
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It's a very nice Gaussian.
 

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The mean is 682.4 and the standard deviation is 68.9.Below is a plot of the cdf of the Physics GRE scores:![CDF of Physics Gre Scores](https://i.imgur.com/Y5wv1Wb.png)
 

Related to Physics GRE GR0877 Score Distribution & Scaling

1. How is the Physics GRE GR0877 scored?

The Physics GRE GR0877 is scored on a scale of 200-990, with 200 being the lowest possible score and 990 being the highest. The score is based on the number of correct answers, with no penalty for incorrect answers.

2. What is the average score for the Physics GRE GR0877?

The average score for the Physics GRE GR0877 is around 600, with scores ranging from 200-990. However, the exact average score can vary from year to year depending on the difficulty of the exam.

3. How is the Physics GRE GR0877 scaled?

The Physics GRE GR0877 is scaled based on the performance of all test takers. This means that the scores are adjusted to account for variations in difficulty between different versions of the exam. This ensures that scores are comparable across different administrations of the exam.

4. What is the score distribution for the Physics GRE GR0877?

The score distribution for the Physics GRE GR0877 is typically bell-shaped, with most test takers scoring in the middle range and fewer scoring on the high and low ends. However, the exact distribution may vary slightly from year to year.

5. How important is the Physics GRE GR0877 score for graduate school admissions?

The importance of the Physics GRE GR0877 score for graduate school admissions varies from program to program. Some programs place more emphasis on the score than others, while some may not require the exam at all. It is important to research the specific requirements of the programs you are interested in to determine how much weight is given to the GR0877 score.

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