Why Is the Mean IQ the Same for Boys as for Girls

question 212

Multiple Choice

Why is the mean IQ the same for boys as for girls?

• A)In abilities and interests, boys and girls do not differ in any way.
• B)The tests balanced several types of questions to make the means equal for boys and girls.
• C)Schools provide extra education to bring boys' scores up to those of girls.
• D)Schools provide extra education to bring girls' scores up to those of boys.

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