偏差値
Meanings
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deviation value; T-score; standard score
A statistical measure commonly used in Japan for academic rankings, typically scaled to a mean of 50 and standard deviation of 10. Often used to compare school or test performance.
His mock exam deviation score is over 70.
What is the deviation score for this high school?
Usage patterns
- 偏差値が〈数〉あるto have a deviation value of ~
I got a deviation value of 65 on this practice exam.
- 偏差値が高い／低いto have a high/low deviation value
This university is famous for having a high deviation value.
- 偏差値を上げる／下げるto raise/lower one's deviation value
I raised my deviation value by 10 through daily studying.
- 偏差値で〈事〉を判断するto judge something based on deviation value
You shouldn't judge whether a school is good or bad based solely on its deviation value.