Solving Deviation Questions: +8 or -8?

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The discussion revolves around understanding deviation scores in the context of a statistics exam. Participants are examining which deviation score indicates a higher position in the class distribution.

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Can anybody tell me how to solve or solve it?

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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You can't. :-p

Anyway,Show a line of your work and we will help you.
 

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