In statistics and financial analysis, a Z score measures how normal any given data point is compared to the average value of the data. Finding Z scores, or standard scores, is relevant to many ...

Z-scores measure how far a closed-end fund's current discount status is from its average premium or discount. Writers will often highlight the probability of a given Z-score, usually to bolster an ...

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