The distances, in metres, some athletes threw a javelin were recorded.
The mean distance was 45.4 metres and the standard deviation was 3.6 metres.
Taylor threw the javelin 52 metres.
Calculate Taylor's standardised score.
Give your answer correct to 2 decimal places.
For the javelin, Daisy's standardised score was 1.7.
Who threw the javelin the further, Taylor or Daisy?
Give a reason for your answer.
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