The Most Common IQ Tests Have a Standardized Mean of 100

question 17

Multiple Choice

The most common IQ tests have a standardized mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 15.Based on this information, use the empirical rule to answer the following question: If approximately 348 prospective college students are tested for their IQ, approximately how many will fall within one standard deviation of the mean?

• A)345
• B)338
• C)313
• D)237

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