standard score
[ˈstændərd skɔr]
nounpl: standard scores
escore padronizado
1. A numerical value that indicates how many standard deviations a data point is from the mean of a distribution, also known as a z-score
The student's test result had a standard score of 2.5, meaning it was 2.5 standard deviations above the mean.
O resultado do teste do aluno teve um escore padronizado de 2,5, significando que estava 2,5 desvios-padrão acima da média.
2. In educational assessment, a converted test score that allows comparison across different tests or populations on a common scale
Standard scores help educators compare students' performance across different assessments.
Os escores padronizados ajudam educadores a comparar o desempenho dos alunos em diferentes avaliações.
Standard scores are fundamental in American and Brazilian educational systems for standardized testing and assessment comparison. In Brazil, they are increasingly used in university entrance exams (ENEM) and educational research. The concept is primarily technical and used in academic, psychological, and statistical contexts.
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