Albert Einstein's intelligence quotient (IQ) was reported to be 160. If the population mean IQ is 100 and the standard deviation is 15, what is the z-score associated with Albert Einstein's IQ?
A) 160
B) 4
C) 10.666
D) 100

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The z-score is calculated by subtracting the mean from the individual score and then dividing by the standard deviation. For Einstein's IQ, the calculation is (160 - 100) / 15 = 60 / 15 = 4.

Albert Einstein's Intelligence Quotient (IQ) Was Reported to Be 160