How to Test IQ Online
IQ, or intelligence quotient, measures your results on an aptitude test. IQ tests are often used to measure success academically and to assist with career placement. Online IQ tests are mostly used for entertainment purposes and as a free alternatives to expensive standardized testing. Follow these simple steps to test your IQ online.
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Instructions
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Search for websites that offer IQ tests online. Use the directory section of a search engine to find IQ tests available online.
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Find professionally developed tests. These IQ tests are developed by psychologists and usually receive validity testing before going online.
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Choose a test type online. Individuals whose first language is not English or who suffer from other culture biases should take a culture free IQ test or one available in their native language.
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Read the test instructions. Most IQ tests are timed and should be completed in one sitting for accuracy. The IQ test may allow you to use scrap paper and a pencil.
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Check computer requirements. Some IQ tests require high speed Internet or graphic based browsers to view images clearly. Only complete a test when you meet the computer requirements or the results may be off.
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Get results. IQ test results are provided immediately. Results may be separated into different sections to measure abilities in different areas of intelligence.
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Understand your score. Most individuals score in the normal range, indicating a standard level of intelligence. Each test measures average intelligence slightly differently, and the score only applies for that test.
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Tips & Warnings
To simulate taking the test in a real world environment, take the test in a quiet location free of all distractions.
Some sites offer IQ tests for children. Read the information provided to understand what age range the test is meant for.
An accurate IQ test needs to be given in person by a licensed psychologist.
Most online IQ tests are not standardized and may not be a true measure of your intelligence.
Don't waste money paying for an IQ test online. Many free ones are avaliable, although some sites may require you to register to receive the results.
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testubeiq
Dec 07, 2009
Honestly, all of the online IQ tests I found wanted either your email address or your phone number. Many of them were not very valid either. So, I made my own test that anybody can take hassle free. -
DrJonRich
Sep 12, 2008
Very helpful information. Just a few qualifications: 1) If you take several tests, your most accurate score is an average of your scores, not the highest. This is because an IQ score represents your "true score" plus or minus a certain amount of unpredictable error. Your highest score includes error; your average score balances out the error. 2) Online IQ tests are not bad for a rough estimate, but to get a more accurate score you should see a psychologist and take a test such as the WAIS-III. 3) Regarding the relationship between age and IQ: IQ is age adjusted, so it remains fairly constant across one's lifespan. You can calculate a child's mental age with this formula: (AGE*IQ)/100. You can calculate an adult's mental age with this formula: (0.16*IQ).
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DrJonRich
Sep 12, 2008
Very helpful information. Just a few qualifications: 1) If you take several tests, your most accurate score is an average of your scores, not the highest. This is because an IQ score represents your "true score" plus or minus a certain amount of unpredictable error. Your highest score includes error; your average score balances out the error. 2) Online IQ tests are not bad for a rough estimate, but to get a more accurate score you should see a psychologist and take a test such as the WAIS-III. 3) Regarding the relationship between age and IQ: IQ is age adjusted, so it remains fairly constant across one's lifespan. You can calculate a child's mental age with this formula: (AGE*IQ)/100. You can calculate an adult's mental age with this formula: (0.16*IQ).
