Different approved tests give reliably different scores. The two major ones used by head shrinkers give results over ten points different for the same individual.
Different approved tests give reliably different scores. The two major ones used by head shrinkers give results over ten points different for the same individual.
Have no reason to doubt it, but would love to see attribution.
Relatedly (and only from memory -- sorry no links), I recall reading that the same person taking the same test but on different days (unsure of time separation) can also vary just as much.
Check mensa's site. They list two different professionally administered tests last I looked and give different minimum scores for each for this reason. You can follow the rabbit hole as far as you like from there.
(Score: 1) by The Mighty Buzzard on Tuesday April 13 2021, @12:40PM (2 children)
Different approved tests give reliably different scores. The two major ones used by head shrinkers give results over ten points different for the same individual.
My rights don't end where your fear begins.
(Score: 2) by martyb on Tuesday April 13 2021, @01:18PM (1 child)
Have no reason to doubt it, but would love to see attribution.
Relatedly (and only from memory -- sorry no links), I recall reading that the same person taking the same test but on different days (unsure of time separation) can also vary just as much.
Wit is intellect, dancing.
(Score: 1) by The Mighty Buzzard on Wednesday April 14 2021, @03:43AM
Check mensa's site. They list two different professionally administered tests last I looked and give different minimum scores for each for this reason. You can follow the rabbit hole as far as you like from there.
My rights don't end where your fear begins.