Question

Larry tells you that his 10-year-old cousin recently completed an intelligence test that translated raw scores into deviation iq scores. larry knows that his cousin's score was 120, but he is not sure what this means. you should tell him that his cousin select one:
a. scored at the mean for the average 12-year-old.

b. answered 120 questions correctly on the test.

c. scored above the mean for 10-year-olds.

d. scored below the mean for 10-year-olds.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. Scored above the mean for 10-year-olds.

Explanation:

IQ tests are used to measure intelligence in individuals by testing mathematical ability, memory, analytical skills, among others. As a result of this process, individuals obtain a score that classifies them into three categories that include average intelligence, low intelligence or high intelligence. Nowadays, the rate for average intelligence is between 85, and 115, this implies if Larry's cousin obtained a score of 120 he is above the mean for 10-year-olds because this score is about 115 considering the average in IQ score is from 85 to 115.

Answer 2

A scored at the mean the average 12-year old