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In statistics, the standard score is the number of standard deviations by which the value of a raw score (i.e., an observed value or data point) is above or below the mean value of what is being observed or measured. Raw scores above the mean have positive standard scores, while those below the mean have negative standard scores.
It is calculated by subtracting the population mean from an individual raw score and then dividing the difference by the population standard deviation. This process of converting a raw score into a standard score is called standardizing or normalizing (however, "normalizing" can refer to many types of ratios; see normalization for more).
Standard scores are most commonly called z-scores; the two terms may be used interchangeably, as they are in this article. Other terms include z-values, normal scores, and standardized variables.
Computing a z-score requires knowing the mean and standard deviation of the complete population to which a data point belongs; if one only has a sample of observations from the population, then the analogous computation with sample mean and sample standard deviation yields the t-statistic.
For NRA Precision Pistol (a.k.a. Bullseye) I've been trying to work on improving groups and not worrying about scores. Common advice is to flip a target around so you're shooting at a blank piece of paper. My problem is without something to aim at it just seems really hard to think about...
This thread is a spot to share purchases or trades you've acquired recently here the classifieds that you were happy with.
I'll start with this batch of 45acp reloads I bought. There is about 800rnds of various bullet types and they came in a decent sized ammo can. They lingered in the...
I didn't want to derail @UnionMillsNW excellent thread on the topic, so starting a new one. What are some of your favorite songs from films in the western genre? Care to share?
I do so like Ennio Morricone's work: