Term: Standardized Scores

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2009-08-27

Definition:

Variable scores adjusted for the mean and standard deviation of the variable for which they are calculated. After the mean is subtracted from a score, it is divided by the standard deviation, resulting in a sample with a mean of zero and a standard deviation of one. They are typically applied when one wishes to compare variables that have considerably different means and variances as it puts them all on the same scale.

References 

• Metge C, Chateau D, Prior H, Soodeen R, De Coster C, Barre L. Composite Measures/Indices of Health and Health System Performance. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2009. [Report] [Summary] (View)