The average result on an IQ test is assigned the value of 100. All other test results are assigned scores based on their distance from that average score. This means that IQ scores measure:
A) absolute intelligence
B) absolute differences in intelligence
C) ranked orders of intelligence
D) relative differences in intelligence

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IQ scores are based on the distance from the average score, which means they measure relative differences in intelligence rather than absolute intelligence or differences. IQ scores are also used to rank order individuals based on their intelligence.

The Average Result on an IQ Test Is Assigned the Value