A bell-shaped pattern that characterizes the distribution of a large sample of intelligence test scores is a graphic representation of:

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A normal curve, also known as a bell curve or Gaussian distribution, is a common statistical distribution that exhibits a symmetrical bell-shaped pattern. It is often used to represent the distribution of intelligence test scores, with most individuals scoring around the average and fewer individuals scoring much higher or much lower. Savant syndrome refers to a rare condition in which individuals with developmental disabilities exhibit exceptional abilities in a specific area, such as art or music. Factor analysis is a statistical method used to identify underlying factors that explain the pattern of correlations between different variables. An intelligence quotient (IQ) is a numerical score derived from an intelligence test, and is not itself a graphic representation.

A Bell-Shaped Pattern That Characterizes the Distribution of a Large