Groups differ by stable mean differences with individual variability around them

Evidence

Assume for the moment a single attribute continuum on which individuals, who are nested into two social groups, vary. For the time being we will not define this attribute continuum, we will simply assume that individuals’ locations along the continuum represent fairly stable individual differences. Additionally, while there are differences among individuals within the two groups, there is also a stable mean difference along the continuum between the groups. — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 853

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 853