In a research study, 20% of the highest scoring performers on the SAT were left-handed. What conclusion is suggested by this result?

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Given that left-handed individuals make up approximately 10% of the population, finding that 20% of the highest scoring performers on the SAT were left-handed suggests that left-handers are overrepresented among high scorers. This implies that left-handers perform better on the SAT than would be expected based on their percentage in the general population, leading to the conclusion in option D.

In a Research Study, 20% of the Highest Scoring Performers