Question

A criminologist developed a test to measure recidivism, where low scores indicated a lower probability of repeating the undesirable behavior. The test is normed so that it has a mean of 140 and a standard deviation of 40. Suppose an individual is in the 67th percentile in this exam.What is his or her corresponding recidivism score

Answer 1

157.6

Explanation:

The formula for calculating a z-score is is z = (x-μ)/σ,

where x is the raw score,

μ is the population mean, and

σ is the population standard deviation.

From the question:

Mean = 140

Standard deviation = 40

Recidivism score = x score = ??

z = z score of 67th percentile = 0.44

Hence,

0.44 = x - 140/40

Cross Multiply

0.44 × 40 = x - 140

17.6 = x - 140

x = 140 + 17.6

x = 157.6

Therefore, his corresponding recidivism score is 157.6