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The SAT’s Evolution and Its Connection to Intelligence Testing
Cognitive Abilities and Intelligence

Tracing the SAT’s Intellectual Legacy and Its Ties to IQ

The Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) has been a central element of academic assessment in the United States for nearly a century. Initially designed to provide an equitable way to evaluate academic potential, its evolution reflects shifts in societal values, educational theories, and cognitive research. This post examines the SAT’s historical …

Assessing Missing Data Handling Methods in Sparse Educational Datasets
Statistical Methods and Data Analysis

Assessing Missing Data Handling Methods in Sparse Educational Datasets

The study by Xiao and Bulut (2020) evaluates how different methods for handling missing data perform when estimating ability parameters from sparse datasets. Using two Monte Carlo simulations, the research highlights the strengths and limitations of four approaches, providing valuable insights for researchers and practitioners in educational and psychological measurement. …

ender and Education: Their Interplay in Cognitive Test Outcomes
Cognitive Abilities and Intelligence

Gender and Education: Their Interplay in Cognitive Test Outcomes

This study examines how educational attainment and gender intersect to influence performance on the Jouve Cerebrals Test of Induction (JCTI). By analyzing a diverse group of 251 individuals, the research highlights how cognitive performance varies across different stages of education and between genders. Background The JCTI has been widely used …