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Unit 5 – Cognitive Psychology
Topic 5.10
Why is the standard deviation important in evaluating scores on an IQ test?
It indicates how spread out scores are from the mean score.
It reveals whether the test was difficult or easy for participants.
It shows if the person has improved their IQ score over time.
It explains why some people scored higher than others.
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