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What does IQ stand for?
What does IQ stand for?
How was the IQ score historically calculated?
How was the IQ score historically calculated?
What does a modern IQ score of 115 indicate?
What does a modern IQ score of 115 indicate?
In a normal distribution of IQ scores, what percentage of the population scores between IQ 85 and IQ 115?
In a normal distribution of IQ scores, what percentage of the population scores between IQ 85 and IQ 115?
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What are IQ scores from intelligence tests considered to be?
What are IQ scores from intelligence tests considered to be?
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Study Notes
IQ Score Overview
- IQ stands for Intelligence Quotient.
- Historically, IQ scores were calculated by dividing mental age by chronological age, then multiplying by 100.
Modern IQ Score Interpretation
- A modern IQ score of 115 indicates a score one standard deviation above the mean, which is considered to be above average.
Distribution of IQ Scores
- In a normal distribution of IQ scores, approximately 68% of the population scores between IQ 85 and IQ 115.
Significance of IQ Scores
- IQ scores from intelligence tests are considered to be measures of cognitive ability, not a direct measure of intelligence.
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Test your knowledge about IQ and its history with this engaging quiz. Learn about the origins of the intelligence quotient and its significance in assessing human intelligence.