Intelligence Definition and Measurement
Defining and testing for intelligence is a controversial issue and has been since the first intelligence test was created and administered. Many forms of intelligence and achievement tests exist and using a particular test is a matter of preference and depending on the areas of intelligence is desired to be measured. This paper will start by critiquing the major definitions of intelligence, and determine the best definition for each chosen intelligence and achievement instruments. It will also evaluate the reliability, validity, normative procedures, and biasness of each intelligence measurement. The measurements will be compared and contrasted while also considering the ethical implications of …show more content…
Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales were tested for reliability by using the split-half method, the test-retest reliability method, the interscorer agreement, and the Spearman-Brown formula. Each test of reliability showed strong score reliability. Testing the validity of this test was conducted by using content-related, criterion-related, concurrent, and construct validity methods. Each test of validity indicated that the measure did measure what it was