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.
1. Odd-numbered T scores fall between Standard Scores. For instance, a T score of 49 is equivalent to a z-score of -0.10, and a standard score of 98.5. Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale, 4 th ed. and Other Tests Using Standard Scores with a Mean of 100 and SD 16 . Z-scores (z), Percentile Ranks (PR), Composite and Area Standard Scores (SAS [1]) (Mean = 100 s.d. = 16), Subtest Standard Scores (sas) (Mean = 50, s.d. = 8), and Stanines (9)