When researchers compare the distribution of IQ scores for males to the one for females,which of the following differences is most consistently found?
A)The mean score for the male distribution is greater than the one for the females.
B)The mean score for the female distribution is greater than the one for the males.
C)The variability among males is greater than it is among females.
D)The variability among females is greater than it is among males.

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Research consistently shows that while the mean IQ scores for males and females are very similar, the variability in scores is greater among males. This means there are more males at both the high and low ends of the IQ distribution.

When Researchers Compare the Distribution of IQ Scores for Males