Intelligence tends to be normally distributed, and studies have shown that men and women have the same mean intelligence (IQ) score. However, intelligence scores in women tend to have a smaller range and standard deviation than those in men. Based on these statements, which statement is true?

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Since men's IQ scores have a larger range and standard deviation than women's, it is more likely that there will be men with very low scores. This means that men are more likely to have extremely low scores. The modal score is not mentioned in the statements, so we can't determine if option A or B is correct. Option D is not supported by the statement that women's IQ scores have a smaller range and standard deviation.

Intelligence Tends to Be Normally Distributed, and Studies Have Shown