A student takes an intelligence test and scores approximately two standard deviations below the mean. Which score would be MOST representative of this student's IQ?

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The average IQ score is set at 100, with a standard deviation of approximately 15 points. Two standard deviations below the mean would be 100 - (2*15) = 70. The score of 72 is closest to this calculation, making it the most representative of the student's IQ.

A Student Takes an Intelligence Test and Scores Approximately Two