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Intelligence and cognitive ability

Raven's Standard Progressive Matrices.

SPM

What it measures
general intelligence (g); fluid/abstract reasoning; eductive ability; nonverbal reasoning
Length and format
60 items in 5 sets (A-E) of 12. multiple-choice nonverbal matrix-completion (pick the missing piece from 6-8 options) (performance/ability test)
Language versions
Effectively language-independent (figural); normed/standardized in 50+ countries worldwide (most-studied IQ instrument cross-culturally)
Normative data
LanguagesCountriesBreakdownStatusGradeN
engeneralnoneHELD_PROVISIONAL--
engeneralnoneFOUND_RESTRICTED--

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Licence
copyrighted - commercial

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Reference
Raven, J. C. (1938/2003). Raven's Standard Progressive Matrices. London: Pearson Assessment.

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