3.3.3 - Probabilities for Normal Random Variables (Z ...
To find the z-score for a particular observation we apply the following formula: Let's take a look at the idea of a z-score within context. For a recent final exam in STAT 500, the mean was 68.55 with a standard deviation of 15.45. If you scored an 80%: Z = ( 80 − 68.55) 15.45 = 0.74, which means your score of 80 was 0.74 SD above the mean.