In Intelligence Testing, Norms Are

question 119

Multiple Choice

In intelligence testing, norms are

• A)control questions on IQ tests.
• B)trial questions on IQ tests.
• C)criteria for comparing an individual's IQ score with those of the general population.
• D)minimum standards for performance on an IQ test.
• E)the average scores achieved on IQ tests.

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