raw score

Definition of raw score

: an individual's actual achievement score (as on a test) before being adjusted for relative position in the test group

Examples of raw score in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The state reduced the raw score downward to 6.7 because San Diego performed a higher number of coronavirus tests per 100,000 residents than the median rate statewide. — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, "San Diego’s coronavirus numbers looking good headed into Tuesday’s assessment," 5 Oct. 2020 School ratings were based on three factors: raw scores, year-over-year progress and expected performance relative to student poverty levels. — Rebecca Hennes, Houston Chronicle, "Part 4: Nearly 50 Houston-area schools beat the odds and received top rankings in new report," 1 July 2019 Its offensive and defensive efficiency numbers much better explain teams than raw scores. — Dick Jerardi, Philly.com, "NCAA tournament selection committee needs a new formula," 11 Mar. 2018 Scoring of Firms Companies were scored by: 1. Standardizing the raw scores on the 37 indicators to have a mean of 0 and a standard deviation of 1. 2. — WSJ, "Methodology for the Management Top 250 Company Rankings," 5 Dec. 2017 In passing the new standard, the school board reversed a decision last year that would have gradually raised the raw score needed to merit passing the test each year. — Liz Bowie, Washington Post, "Maryland revises high school graduation requirements, delaying higher standards," 30 Oct. 2017

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“Raw score.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raw%20score. Accessed 23 Oct. 2020.

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