Which of the Following Is a Factual Statement About Differences

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a factual statement about differences in IQ test scores in the United States?

• A)African American children consistently score approximately 25 points lower than white children on IQ tests.
• B)Chinese and Japanese children consistently have higher scores on achievement tests,particularly the math and science sections of the tests.
• C)Differences between African American and other children are apparent in infant measures of intelligence,or on measures of habituation,by the time children are two to three years old.
• D)The size of the difference in IQ scores between African American and white children is steadily increasing.

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