1) Think carefully and come up with a definition of intelligence. Remember when creating the definition, that this will be something you will have to be able to test for. 2) Discuss how you would test your definition for reliability and validity
Pretend that you are employed as a Test Development Specialist for an IQ Test Company. This company designs and develops IQ tests. They have given you the task of developing a new IQ test for them. You realize, however, that before you can develop a new IQ test, you must first define what it is that you are going to be testing for.
1) Think carefully and come up with a definition of intelligence.
Remember when creating the definition, that this will be something you will have to be able to test for.
2) Discuss how you would test your definition for reliability and validity
Psychometrics is a sub-field within the field of psychology. It is concerned with testing, assessment, measurement, and other related techniques. Intelligence or IQ testing is a part of psychometrics. It was started by Alfred Binet, who was commissioned by the French government in 1904 to create a test that can help the education system identify the students with this system who may need remedial measures.
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