Which Statement Is True Regarding Group Differences in IQ Scores

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true regarding group differences in IQ scores?

• A) Variation within ethnic groups is much greater than the variation between them.
• B) The average score of European Americans is slightly higher than the average score of Asian Americans.
• C) There is no significant difference between the average scores of those from upper-class communities and those from lower-class communities.
• D) Genetic factors alone can account for differences in scores between ethnic groups.

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