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Test type: Cognitive Ability

Administration time: 

10 minutes

Difficulty level: 

Intermediate

Number of questions: 

50 per test, 138 in the test bank

Psychometric properties of the Abstract Reasoning test

Each of the metrics reported below is based on a sample size (N) of at least 1,000 candidates, unless indicated otherwise.

Reliability: Cronbach’s alpha coefficient = .89 (N = 617)

Face validity: Candidates rated this test as accurately measuring their skills (average score of 3.61 out of 5.00, N = 617).

Criterion-related validity: Pending

For an in-depth look at interpreting test results, please take a look at our Science series articles:How to interpret test fact sheets (part 1): Reliability, and How to interpret test fact sheets (part 2): Validity.

For an explanation of the various terms, please refer to our Science glossary.

Reliability and validity	Sufficient data available to conduct analyses and checks	Analyses and checks conducted	Acceptable Outcome
Reliability	✔	✔	✔
Content validity	✔	✔	✔
Face validity	✔	✔	✔
Construct validity	✔	✔	✔
Criterion-related validity	Pending	Pending	Pending
Group differences
Age differences	Pending	Pending	Pending
Gender differences	✔	✔	✔
Ethnicity differences	Pending	Pending	Pending

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