In the enduring and progressive field of the sciences, including the scientific study of the many dimensional factors of the brain, tangible, quantitative, qualitative, reliable, and verifiable data are regarded factual truth pertaining to yielded research information. Research data is derived from various forms of testing and research. Tests are primarily conducted in order to measure and sometimes predict a variable or variables within an element, object or subject. The reliable and valid testing of intelligence requires more complexity than merely attempting to test one or a few factors of intelligence and deeming it an individual's level of intelligence (Shiraev & Levy, 2010). Intelligence can be perceived as different definitions globally and throughout time. As times have changed, so have some of the perceptions of what intelligence is and how it can be measured accurately and reliably.
There are diverse theories that measure intelligence levels pertaining to different structures, and may measure intelligence differently than each other even when given the same variable. The following paper contains an analysis of two different theories based on intelligence testing. The differences and similarities will be described. Additionally an evaluation of the effectiveness of each of the intelligence tests will be also be documented.
Psychometrics is used to produce quantitative data by measuring capabilities and performances involving various elements of intelligence within individuals (Goldstein, 2013). Within intelligent testing theories that involve psychometrics, not only the data needs to be valid and reliable, but the test itself should also be validated. Validation of testing can be performed through a confirmatory factor analysis. Confirmatory factor analysis tests and measures the consistency, collaboration and construct of the test model with the hypothesis, theory, or affirmation being used (Goldstein, 2013). The confirmatory factor analysis can be applied to various theories and tests including the Wechsler Intelligence Scales which demonstrated psychometrics in order to measure numerous mental abilities relating to intelligence (Goldstein, 2013). The psychometric methods and intelligence scales used to understand and measure intelligence produces both an extensive amount of qualitative and quantitative data that is difficult to reject or ignore.
[...] nternational Journal of Cross Cultural Management, 5-22. doi: 10.1177 /1470595812452633 Goldstein, S. (2013,March 21). The Science of Intelligence Testing. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 132-137. doi: 10.1177 /0734282913478033 Shiraev, E. B., & Levy, D. A. (2010). Cross-Cultural Psychology. Critical Thinking and Contemporary Applications (4th ed.). Boston, NJ: Pearson/Allyn Bacon . [...]
[...] Validation of testing can be performed through a confirmatory factor analysis. Confirmatory factor analysis tests and measures the consistency, collaboration and construct of the test model with the hypothesis, theory, or affirmation being used (Goldstein, 2013). The confirmatory factor analysis can be applied to various theories and tests including the Wechsler Intelligence Scales which demonstrated psychometrics in order to measure numerous mental abilities relating to intelligence (Goldstein, 2013). The psychometric methods and intelligence scales used to understand and measure intelligence produces both an extensive amount of qualitative and quantitative data that is difficult to reject or ignore. [...]
[...] Conclusive Evaluation of Effectiveness Intelligence testing has evolved since its origins. Within the last century, scientific research and psychometrics have heavily influenced and advocated in measuring what is understood as intelligence. However, controversial issues also exist within the measuring of intelligence. It is widely comprehended that there are various factors within intelligence, and not just one element that is responsible for the intelligence level of an individual. Debates continue over the quantity of factors that are tied to intelligence and more explanations will be discovered as future research progresses. [...]
[...] Intelligence can be perceived as different definitions globally and throughout time. As times have changed, so have some of the perceptions of what intelligence is and how it can be measured accurately and reliably. There are diverse theories that measure intelligence levels pertaining to different structures, and may measure intelligence differently than each other even when given the same variable. The following paper contains an analysis of two different theories based on intelligence testing. The differences and similarities will be described. [...]
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