Find the z-score corresponding to the given value and use the z-score to determine whether the value is unusual. Consider a score to be unusual if its z-score is less than -2.00 or greater than 2.00. Round the z-score to the nearest tenth if necessary. A body temperature of 99.6° F given that human body temperatures have a mean of 98.20° F and a standard deviation of 0.62°. Group of answer choices -2.2; unusual 2.2; unusual 1.4; not usual 2.2; not unusual

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Find the z-score corresponding to the given value and use the z-score to determine whether the value is unusual. Consider a score to be unusual if its z-score is less than -2.00 or greater than 2.00. Round the z-score to the nearest tenth if necessary.

A body temperature of 99.6° F given that human body temperatures have a mean of 98.20° F and a standard deviation of 0.62°.

Group of answer choices
-2.2; unusual
2.2; unusual
1.4; not usual
2.2; not unusual
 
 
 
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