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IQ distribution is symmetrical by design (it's a normal distribution), so he's still right. https://www.123test.com/interpretation-of-an-iq-score/ https://www.1
by pundesigner 6y ago
IQ distribution is symmetrical by design (it's a normal distribution), so he's still right.
https://www.123test.com/interpretation-of-an-iq-score/ https://www.123test.com/interpretation-of-an-iq-score/
Also even if that weren't true, "average" isn't necessarily synonymous with "mean". The mean, median, and mode are all types of averages.
Maybe don't be so quick to criticize next time.
- syops 6y agoI don't know all the particulars of IQ distribution but I do know that it's controversial to say that it accurately measures intelligence. Carlin was talking in vernacular and so I think it's safe to assume he was not necessarily talking about IQ tests. Even though IQ is designed to be normally distributed do you really think it actually is a normal distribution? It's a lofty goal and I'm sure it gets as close as one can but does this perfectly match up with reality? I have my doubts, hence my claim that there's a decent chance Carlin's comment is wrong. Yes, median and mode are averages but few people mean those when they say "average". I doubt Carlin was statistically sophisticated enough to use average instead of median. Had he meant the median I think it reasonable to assume he would have said median. Do you commonly say "average" when talking about the mode or median? I doubt it. Maybe don't be so quick to criticize next time. Perhaps we could both benefit from this sage advice.