The Abstract Reasoning can be used for selection or advisory purposes and is particularly relevant for roles in which conceptual reasoning ability is important. For example, when distinguishing main points from secondary details and identifying coherence in information.
The Abstract Reasoning can be used as a standalone test, or as part of a general intelligence measurement (see Cognitive Ability). The Abstract Reasoning is an adaptive test and has been positively evaluated by COTAN.
Adaptive testing
In traditional tests, it is assumed that every question is equally difficult. In an adaptive test, we have established through research how difficult each item is. Every candidate receives different items that match their level. Simply put, when someone answers a question incorrectly, an easier question follows, and when someone answers a question correctly, a slightly more difficult question follows. In this way, the candidate's level is determined while they are taking the test. This means we avoid giving candidates with a lower level questions that are far too difficult, and candidates with a higher level questions that are far too easy. The advantage of this is that we can determine someone's level more precisely and more quickly.
In practice, this means that every candidate receives a different test. The Abstract Reasoning currently has more than 200 questions, from which the system continually selects the most suitable one. Once the candidate's level has been measured reliably enough, the test stops.
Application
The Abstract Reasoning can be used for selection or advisory purposes and is particularly relevant for roles in which conceptual reasoning ability is important. For example, when distinguishing main points from secondary details and identifying coherence in information.
Items
In the Abstract Reasoning, the candidate is asked to identify a pattern in a series of figures and apply it in a logical way.
Example question from the Abstract Reasoning:
Reporting
In the standard report of the Abstract Reasoning, an IQ score is shown and the candidate's score is compared with different norm groups: VMBO, MBO, HBO/Bachelor and WO/Master. It is possible to generate a customised report without an IQ score and/or with one or more specific norm groups. It is also possible to break this down into the MBO1, MBO2, MBO3 and MBO4 norm groups.
Quick Facts
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Norm group VMBO (N=300) | MBO (N=659) | HBO (N=570) | WO (N=490)
