Because thyroid disorders can cause changes in menstrual cycle and mood, the symptoms are sometimes mistaken for menopause. If a thyroid problem is suspected, a simple blood test can determine whether the true culprit is menopause or a thyroid disorder -- or a combination of the two.
In statistics, the standard score is the (signed) number of standard deviations an observation or datum is above the mean. Thus, a positive standard score indicates a datum above the mean, while a negative standard score indicates a datum below the mean.hus, a positive standard score indicates a datum above the mean, while a negative standard score indicates a datum below the mean.
Definition of standard for English Language Learners. : 1  a level of quality, achievement, etc., that is considered acceptable or desirable. 2  standards : ideas about morally correct and acceptable behavior. : 3  something that is very good and that is used to make judgments about the quality of other things.