Solving Deviation Questions: +8 or -8?

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Scores from a statistics exam are reported as deviation (difference from the mean) scores. Which of the following deviation scores indicates that the student has a higher position in the class distribution?

A). cannot determine without more information
B). +8
C). 0
D). -8

 

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