Why Use Z-Scores for Motion Data Analysis?

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In summary, z-scores are used to convert data into a standardized scale for analysis. This is particularly useful when working with normally distributed data, as it allows for easy comparison and referencing using widely available tables. It is especially beneficial when working with motion data from multiple individuals, as it can be used to create a common reference standard.
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Hi,

I would like to know something about the possibility to convert data set into z-scores to ensure a common scale for analysis. More specifically, when this conversion is needed and why. I am working on motion data (from 3 persons) tracked from video and I can use a common reference for the whole data set or a reference for each single person. I found the z-score conversion in a paper, but I cannot understand when it is really needed.

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The basic assumption in using z-scores is that the attribute you're measuring is normally distributed. The z-score allows you to transform values that have a mean of mu and a standard deviation of sigma to new values with mean 0 and standard deviation 1. The reason for doing this is that there are widely published tables with probabilities for z-scores, while such tables for the raw x-scores can be found rarely, if at all.

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FAQ: Why Use Z-Scores for Motion Data Analysis?

What is a Z-score for common scale?

A Z-score for common scale is a statistical measure that indicates how many standard deviations above or below the mean a particular data point is. It allows for the comparison of data points from different distributions.

How is a Z-score for common scale calculated?

A Z-score for common scale is calculated by subtracting the mean from a data point and then dividing that difference by the standard deviation of the dataset. The formula is (x - mean) / standard deviation.

What does a positive Z-score for common scale indicate?

A positive Z-score for common scale indicates that the data point is above the mean of the dataset. The higher the Z-score, the further above the mean the data point is.

What does a negative Z-score for common scale indicate?

A negative Z-score for common scale indicates that the data point is below the mean of the dataset. The lower the Z-score, the further below the mean the data point is.

How is a Z-score for common scale used in data analysis?

A Z-score for common scale is often used to standardize data and make it easier to compare different datasets. It can also be used to identify outliers or extreme values in a dataset.

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