free IQ tests

Angst · 17 Nov 2009 at 21:20

So free IQ tests such as this one http://www.iqtest.com/index.html
are they actually realistic and reliable or as i presume are they a load of bull and just baiting you to get you to pay for more comprehensive services?

TheCenturion · 17 Nov 2009 at 21:21

IQ tests aren't that great TBH, your own achievement/sense of achievement is much better

Sinque · 17 Nov 2009 at 21:21

Looks super dodgey.

apeZ · 17 Nov 2009 at 21:22

Best thing you can do online really is take a few tests and work out the average IMO. I don't think IQ is the best measure of intelligence though.

Jotun · 17 Nov 2009 at 21:23

phill0i said:
So free IQ tests such as this one http://www.iqtest.com/index.html
are they actually realistic and reliable or as i presume are they a load of bull and just baiting you to get you to pay for more comprehensive services?

The latter, look at the faq:

You can purchase the Complete Personal Intelligence Profile with a credit card immediately after receiving your IQ. Purchase with a credit card will display your profile immediately online.

Angst · 17 Nov 2009 at 21:27

Jotun said:
The latter, look at the faq:

i saw that after i completed the test (extreme boredom-.-) thats why i was asking.

Vixen · 17 Nov 2009 at 21:39

I think it's ok as a guide, I tried it and it's fairly close to any other online test I've done. Some of the questions are a bit dodgy though, I'm pretty sure there's no opposite of the word street!

If you really want to know your IQ it's probably worth going for a mensa test.

semi-pro waster · 17 Nov 2009 at 21:50

They're ok for a bit of fun but realistically I wouldn't put too much stock by any IQ test, even a paid for one. If you think it is going to mean something to you then by all means go for it though.

Redz · 17 Nov 2009 at 22:18

How high is the IQ of the person or persons who compiled the test? I don't see how you can accurately test the IQ of someone more intelligent than yourself because then you would have to devise a question that you don't have the intelligence to work out the answer to.

Vonhelmet · 17 Nov 2009 at 22:32

I have an IQ of 210. The test was administered by the Department of Madeupology at the University of My House.

hawker1986 · 17 Nov 2009 at 23:29

Vixen said:
If you really want to know your IQ it's probably worth going for a mensa test.

This.

Hawker

Voltar · 18 Nov 2009 at 00:35

semi-pro waster said:
They're ok for a bit of fun but realistically I wouldn't put too much stock by any IQ test, even a paid for one. If you think it is going to mean something to you then by all means go for it though.

Sensible post.

I don't think an online test is worth it, nor do I believe IQ tests actually mean anything or give one an accurate indication of intelligence.

Sawell · 18 Nov 2009 at 00:44

The best IQ test ever made was life. Live it and see how you do, post results later.

kylew · 18 Nov 2009 at 00:45

IQ Tests mean very little.

At most, they distinguish between complete idiots, and not complete idiots.

Even mensa IQ tests are nonsense.

I saw one being taken, and one of the questions was something along the lines of:

"Are Al-Qadeda Shia or Sunni?"

What that has to do with intelligence I don't know, some people just aren't interested, and to be penalised for not knowing such a thing is utterly bizarre as it'd obvious impact on the overall IQ points awarded.

Voltar · 18 Nov 2009 at 00:46

I would reply that "Al-Qadeda" don't exist therefore one can't say either way.

Do I get a cookie?

kylew · 18 Nov 2009 at 01:38

Voltar said:
I would reply that "Al-Qadeda" don't exist therefore one can't say either way.

Do I get a cookie?

That'd most probably kill the person giving you the test.

*overload*

Walls are suddenly painted red.