Intelligence Tends to Be Normally Distributed, and Studies Have Shown

question 69

Multiple Choice

Intelligence tends to be normally distributed, and studies have shown that men and women have the same mean intelligence (IQ) score. However, intelligence scores in women tend to have a smaller range and standard deviation than those in men. Based on these statements, which statement is true?

• A)The modal score in men is greater than the modal score in women.
• B)The modal score in women is greater than the modal score in men.
• C)Men are more likely to have extremely low scores.
• D)Women are more likely to have extremely high scores.

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Definitions:

Exponentially Distributed

Pertaining to a continuous probability distribution used to model the time between events in a process that occur continuously and independently at a constant average rate.

Probability Distribution

An equation in mathematics that calculates the likelihood of diverse outcomes in an experimental scenario.

Exponential Distribution

A probability distribution associated with the time between events in a Poisson process, characterized by a constant mean rate.

Parameter

A measurable attribute that characterizes a system or population, such as its mean or variance.