How Do the Proportions of the Population Compare That Are

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Multiple Choice

How do the proportions of the population compare that are identified as intellectually disabled or as gifted?

• A)There are twice as many individuals classified as intellectually disabled as there are who are identified as gifted.
• B)There are twice as many individuals classified as gifted as there are who are identified as intellectually disabled.
• C)We don't know the exact differences in proportions, but more individuals are classified as intellectually disabled then are identified as gifted.
• D)Equal proportions of the population are identified as belonging in these two groups of intellectual abilities.

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