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Even if we leave aside every problem with IQ measurements to begin with, what does a state average tell us?

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Every single state is in the 90-109 range, so it tells us that every state has an Average IQ. If we believe the data.

Which doesn’t really tell us anything, since that is how averages work.

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Next, you’re going to tell me that if we plot IQ score changes over time, they won’t rise over 100 on average! /s

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Could make inferences about a states laws or educational funding.

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Maybe, but Idaho has a IQ level >100 and I have no mental stereotypes about that state besides their recent book bannings.

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(Perhaps that might be a good indicator on the quality of IQ testing 😉)

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