Which of the following data about student scores on a math test could you use to criticize the essentialist tendency to generalize from the average?

A) men's average is 67% and women's average is 72%
B) women's average is 67% and men's average is 72%
C) the lowest woman's score is 36% and the lowest man's score is 35%
D) women's scores range from 36% to 92%, men's scores range from 35% to 98%

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Balis Pressley · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Option D highlights the wide range of scores for both men and women, indicating significant variability within each group. This variability undermines the essentialist tendency to generalize based on the average, as it shows that individuals within each group can perform across a broad spectrum, from very low to very high scores.

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