by Stellonia » Tue Jun 02, 2020 1:13 am
by Arzt0zka » Tue Jun 02, 2020 2:41 am
Stellonia wrote:IQ refers to intelligence quotient, or an attempt to objectively measure or quantify a person's intelligence. IQ is distributed according to a Bell curve with a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 15 (see picture below). An IQ of 130 or above indicates genius, and an IQ of 70 or below indicates mental retardation (someone below 70 cannot face capital punishment in the United States), although these thresholds are arbitrary.
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However, IQ is a controversial subject. IQ tests have been accused of being culturally specific, meaning that they have the effect of skewing the results based on their takers' cultural background. They have also been criticized for prioritizing some forms of intelligence while disregarding others.
What do you think, NSG? If you have experience with IQ tests, what do you think about the different tests?
by Shanghai industrial complex » Tue Jun 02, 2020 2:43 am
by The Reformed American Republic » Tue Jun 02, 2020 5:57 am
Shanghai industrial complex wrote:It took me half an hour to finish the test, and then the website told me that if I want to know the result, I have to pay $9.99.Damn it. The website should told me first
by The Grims » Tue Jun 02, 2020 6:03 am
Shanghai industrial complex wrote:It took me half an hour to finish the test, and then the website told me that if I want to know the result, I have to pay $9.99.Damn it. The website should told me first
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by Dogmeat » Tue Jun 02, 2020 6:36 am
by Atheris » Tue Jun 02, 2020 6:39 am
by Qabea » Tue Jun 02, 2020 6:40 am
Dogmeat wrote:I took one professionally as part of a general test for something else. It was pretty in-depth, administered by a psychiatrist, and gave separate scores for mental and physical intelligence.
It basically left me with the sense that those online tests are all bullshit. Don't be taken in. Someone who brags about the 150 they got on an online IQ test is demonstrating a profound lack of intelligence.
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by Dumb Ideologies » Tue Jun 02, 2020 6:43 am
by Prozitia » Tue Jun 02, 2020 6:48 am
Arzt0zka wrote:Stellonia wrote:IQ refers to intelligence quotient, or an attempt to objectively measure or quantify a person's intelligence. IQ is distributed according to a Bell curve with a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 15 (see picture below). An IQ of 130 or above indicates genius, and an IQ of 70 or below indicates mental retardation (someone below 70 cannot face capital punishment in the United States), although these thresholds are arbitrary.
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However, IQ is a controversial subject. IQ tests have been accused of being culturally specific, meaning that they have the effect of skewing the results based on their takers' cultural background. They have also been criticized for prioritizing some forms of intelligence while disregarding others.
What do you think, NSG? If you have experience with IQ tests, what do you think about the different tests?
IQ is the best current measure for intelligence we can find other then rigorous tests that give the same result, and I don't care that communists cry about minority IQs being slightly lower and that fascists cry about Jewish IQs being too high. It doesn't matter.
by Caracasus » Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:01 am
by Stellonia » Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:25 am
Prozitia wrote:Arzt0zka wrote:IQ is the best current measure for intelligence we can find other then rigorous tests that give the same result, and I don't care that communists cry about minority IQs being slightly lower and that fascists cry about Jewish IQs being too high. It doesn't matter.
Damn, can't you talk about anything without mentioning "muh totalitarian communists"? Pure ideology, dude.
by Ethel mermania » Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:28 am
by Ifreann » Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:29 am
by Stellonia » Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:30 am
Ethel mermania wrote:The only thing an IQ test measures is the ability to take IQ tests. It is very good at measuring that.
by Dumb Ideologies » Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:32 am
by Ifreann » Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:33 am
Dumb Ideologies wrote:NSG post count is a much more reliable indicator of intelligence.
by Ethel mermania » Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:36 am
by The New California Republic » Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:36 am
Ifreann wrote:IQ isn't really a measure of intelligence in any meaningful sense.
by Dumb Ideologies » Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:36 am
by Ethel mermania » Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:38 am
by Stellonia » Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:38 am
Ethel mermania wrote:Stellonia wrote:This is a simplistic take. IQ tests also measure intellectual traits that one must marshal in order to take an IQ test.
Disagree. It may be simplistic, but is still accurate. There is by definition bias in the test. Scoring well is dependent on fitting in to the assumptions of the test makers.
At least with an SAT test there is some correlation and a feedback mechanism between it and the ability to do well in an American colleges
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