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The Bell Curve and Normal Distribution
Example of a Bell Curve: Intelligence Quotient Scores
A bell curve graph can visually represent the distribution of Intelligence Quotient (IQ) scores across a population. On this graph, the horizontal x-axis indicates the IQ score, while the vertical y-axis shows the frequency of individuals achieving that score. The curve's highest point is at an IQ of 100, representing the population average. The curve then slopes down symmetrically on both sides, illustrating that progressively fewer people have scores at the extremely low or high ends of the spectrum, which typically ranges from 60 to 140.
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A researcher develops a new test to measure 'digital literacy' in a large population. After plotting the results, the graph shows two large groups of scores: one group clustered at the low end and another group clustered at the high end, with very few scores in the middle. Based on the typical pattern of how traits are spread, what is the most accurate analysis of this finding?