IQ Testing
Take a practice IQ test (although not a valid or reliable measure of your intelligence) and read the sample report generated. Notice the adjusted score and where your score falls on the bell curve, the range and percentile score as well as the descriptor. Be sure to convert your scores to the Catell and Stanford Binet scales and notice if there are any differences. Use the link to the IQ Testing Lab provided: www.intelligencetest.com/index.htm
Prepare a brief overview (1 page in length; you may put this in a table or paragraph form) of your results, the conversions, and any differences that occur. Then respond in a 3-5 page, APA formatted paper to the following:
- In your opinion, was this a fair measurement of your intelligence? Why or why not? Support your answer with what you have learned about IQ tests.
- Discuss possible limitations with interpretation of your results within the context of what you have learned about psychometric test properties. How would you explain the reliability and validity of this test to someone who has not taken this course?
- Explain whether you felt this test minimized cultural bias, based on what you have learned so far.
- What ethical limitations might prevent the use of this type of test in major decision-making (e.g., entrance to college, identifying disabilities, etc.)?
- Analyze the possible influence of the format of the test (e.g., computer versus manipulatives or paper, timed versus untimed, standardization, multiple choice, etc.) on your results, based on what you have learned about various testing instruments so far.
| Assignment 2 Grading Criteria |
Maximum Points
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| Reported results of experiment, including statistical data and comparison with the other scales. |
28
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| Examined whether the measurement of intelligence was a fair assessment and supported position with theory. |
28
|
| Explained whether the test minimized cultural bias. |
24
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| Discussed possible limitations within the context of psychometric properties (e.g., validity, reliability). |
24
|
| Discussed ethical limitations. |
24
|
| Analyzed the influence of the format of the test on interpretation of results. |
28
|
| Style (4 points): Tone, audience, and word choice Organization (12 points): Introduction, transitions, and conclusion Usage and Mechanics (12 points): Grammar, spelling, and sentence structure APA Elements (16 points): In text citations and references, paraphrasing, and appropriate use of quotations and other elements of style |
44
|
| Total: |
Overview
According to the IQ test I took, my sore is 101. The average score for most individuals is 100. I am, therefore, a Higher Average person. The test analysed different aspects of intelligence including verbal intelligence of which my score was 70%. Having a proper grasp of language and vocabulary makes one an excellent candidate of journalism, poetry, writing, legal profession and other engagements where dealing or handling people is crucial. Having a way with words can help bring calm in chaotic situations. The average score for verbal intelligence is 53. In mathematical intelligence, my score was 42 and my percentile score was 31. In this regard, my grasp of basic arithmetic, geometry and algebra is concrete although complex math poses some challenges for me. Good mathematical………………