Which of the Following Statements Regarding Ethnic and Racial Differences

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding ethnic and racial differences in mean IQ scores is true?

• A)The vast majority of Caucasian students have IQ scores that are lower than the average Asian American student.
• B)IQ scores predict the academic performance of minority students as well as they predict the performance of Caucasian students.
• C)When culturally biased items are removed from the test, minority students have roughly the same IQ score as Caucasian students.
• D)Differences between ethnic groups on IQ scores appear to be statistical anomalies and aren't actually valid.

Identify hypotheses and their types in the context of psychological studies.

Acknowledge the importance of ethical considerations in conducting research with human subjects.

Differentiate between various research methodologies (e.g., case studies, correlational studies, experimental studies) and their purposes.

Understand the significance of generalizability and operationalization in psychological research.

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