The concept of IQ
IQ stands for intelligence quotient is a number that is a result of how well someone does on an intelligence test compared to others. Then, the score they get on the test is divided by others their age and multiplied by 100. The number represents the person's reasoning abilities.
The distribution of IQ in the general population
IQ scores can be represented by a bell shape where people with average intelligence are in the middle and people with low or high intelligence are to the sides. Those with lower IQ scores are considered to have intellectual disabilities, and those with high scores are considered gifted. The average IQ score is 100.
The Various types of tests used to measure mental abilities
The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale and the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children. They have different sub-tests and test anything from vocabulary to a performance section. Things such as the Stanford-Binet Test is also one that measures mental abilities but is outdated.
The basic principles of test construction
Validity- Is when a test measures what it's supposed to.
Reliability- Is about consistency being able to have a similar score on a test at different times.
IQ stands for intelligence quotient is a number that is a result of how well someone does on an intelligence test compared to others. Then, the score they get on the test is divided by others their age and multiplied by 100. The number represents the person's reasoning abilities.
The distribution of IQ in the general population
IQ scores can be represented by a bell shape where people with average intelligence are in the middle and people with low or high intelligence are to the sides. Those with lower IQ scores are considered to have intellectual disabilities, and those with high scores are considered gifted. The average IQ score is 100.
The Various types of tests used to measure mental abilities
The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale and the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children. They have different sub-tests and test anything from vocabulary to a performance section. Things such as the Stanford-Binet Test is also one that measures mental abilities but is outdated.
The basic principles of test construction
Validity- Is when a test measures what it's supposed to.
Reliability- Is about consistency being able to have a similar score on a test at different times.