Can the “average IQ” statistic on these surveys even be at all meaningful then?
You can compare oranges to oranges, but if you want to compare LW oranges to the general population’s citrus fruits, you’re going to need to do some work.
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You can compare oranges to oranges, but if you want to compare LW oranges to the general population’s citrus fruits, you’re going to need to do some work.