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The IQ scores of the five members of the Jackson family are 100, 82, 104, 96, and 118. What is the range of this distribution of scores?
A
6
B
14
C
36
D
48
E
102
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The IQ scores of the five members of the Duluth family are 100, 82, 104, 96, and 118.

Detailed explanation-2: -Approximately 95% of the population has IQ scores between 70 and 130. Approximately 99.7% of the population has IQ scores between 55 and 145. Only approximately 0.3% of the population has IQ scores outside of this interval (less than 55 or higher than 145).

Detailed explanation-3: -The Mode(Mo): is the most frequently occurring score in a distribution. The Mode(Mo) is the most frequently occurring score in a distribution. The median (Md) is the middle score of a distribution. Half on the left half on the right (the 50th percentile.)

Detailed explanation-4: -The original formula for calculating the intelligence quotient (IQ) was mental age ÷ chronological age × 100. Because Cecilee is the only one whose mental age is greater than her chronological age, she is the only one with an IQ greater than 100.

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