What Is an Average IQ?

In intelligence research, “average” does not imply adequacy, limitation, or expectation. It is a statistical reference point established through large-scale norming procedures. IQ scores are designed to describe relative standing within a population, not fixed intellectual capacity or personal potential.

What Is an Average IQ?

What Is an Average IQ Score for the General Population?

The average IQ score for the general population typically falls between 90 and 110, with 100 set as the mean by design.

This article is not intended to compare or evaluate the value or abilities of any country, ethnicity, or other social group, and is solely aimed at explaining statistical concepts used in psychological testing.

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