A Data Set of Intelligence Scores Was Collected from High

question 58

Multiple Choice

A data set of intelligence scores was collected from high school seniors. The IQ scores ranged from 82 to 113. Which of the following is probably NOT a reasonable estimate of the standard deviation?

• A) 6.2
• B) 4.7
• C) 35.4
• D) All of the above are reasonable estimates.

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Definitions:

Content Validity

Refers to the extent to which a test accurately measures or reflects the specific content of what it is supposed to assess.

Representative Sample

A portion of the population that accurately mirrors the entire group's attributes.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an individual, usually in relation to the environment, which can be observed and measured from an external standpoint.

Intellectual Disability

A condition characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, originating before the age of 18.