On an exam with a mean of M = 39, you obtain a score of X = 35. a. Would you prefer a standard deviation of s = 2 or s = 8? (Hint: Sketch each distribution and find the location of your score.) b. If...

On an exam with a mean of M = 39, you obtain a score of X = 35.

a. Would you prefer a standard deviation of s = 2 or s = 8? (Hint: Sketch each distribution and find the location of your score.)

b. If your score were X = 43, would you prefer s = 2 or s = 8? Explain your answer.