| Re: which site offers the best free IQ test online? |
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Group: alt.philosophy · Group Profile
Author: David MatthewsDavid Matthews Date: Aug 19, 2008 09:48
>>>>i wanna see how dumb i be.
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>> But you have to register with the site to get your score.
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>> Joan
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> Accurate intelligence tests for adults are multifaceted instruments that
> include the WAIS (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Survey). They do not result
> in a numerical score as in the Stanford-Binet tests given to children and
> juveniles. Rather they define intelligence in a range of categories such
> as "superior," "very superior," etc.
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> Numerical IQ ratings are a factor of mental age over actual age. For
> example, IQ 128 is 28 percent higher than the chronological age of the
> subject, with 100 defined as normal intelligence.
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> There are sites you can find on the internet which compare various
> instruments.
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> Taking free IQ tests online is never very accurate. It takes a person with
> knowledge of educational testing and measurement to properly administer
> the instruments. I hope this helps.
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> Jim Nason
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In general I am not a big fan of IQ tests. I remember buying a Penguin book
on the subject which had a number of examples - towards the end of the book
I was getting higher scores - I really don't think I was getting more
intelligent I was just getting better at doing the tests. For me IQ tests
are like crossword puzzles strictly for amusement only.
Dave in Toronto
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