Topic: A little Dynaverse.net "navel gazing"...

[Nemesis]

Aw, Nemesis, I can't believe THAT onlne test!

Scored that badly did you?

I can't vouch for the accuracy of the test as it is the only IQ test I have ever seen my results for.  Several others in the original thread did say that it matched their scores fairly well from other more comprehensive tests. 

[toasty0]

I once particiapted in an IQ test. All I got was a head cold.

Sooo unlucky, I got a head job. lol

Yuk it up fuzzball...

[toasty0]

Funny how 42% scored 131-140 when the national table is thus:

Intelligence Interval Cognitive Designation
40 - 55 Severely challenged (Less than 1% of test takers)
55 - 70 Challenged (2.3% of test takers)
70 - 85 Below average
85 - 115 Average (68% of test takers)
115 - 130 Above average
130 - 145 Gifted (2.3% of test takers)
145 - 160 Genius (Less than 1% of test takers)
160+ Extraordinary genius

[Mr_Tricorder]

I don't think it's that odd.

1.  I don't think that this test is very precise.  It's only 38 questions.  It may be accurate in that you will probably receive a score that is within 20 points of your actual IQ, but that means that if you have an IQ of 120, you could score anywhere between 100 and 140.  Also, I think you would be more likely to score higher than your actual IQ than lower on this test.

2.  I would like to think that this community is made up of relatively intelligent people.  I find it hard to believe that all of the people as a whole who took the test and posted here accurately represent the intellectual distribution of society in general.

[KBF-Angel Slayer]

I don't think it's that odd.

1.  I don't think that this test is very precise.  It's only 38 questions.  It may be accurate in that you will probably receive a score that is within 20 points of your actual IQ, but that means that if you have an IQ of 120, you could score anywhere between 100 and 140.  Also, I think you would be more likely to score higher than your actual IQ than lower on this test.

2.  I would like to think that this community is made up of relatively intelligent people.  I find it hard to believe that all of the people as a whole who took the test and posted here accurately represent the intellectual distribution of society in general.

You don't read hot and spicy section, do you?  That would alter your perceptions...

[toasty0]

2.  I would like to think that this community is made up of relatively intelligent people.  I find it hard to believe that all of the people as a whole who took the test and posted here accurately represent the intellectual distribution of society in general.

Mawahahahaha...I'm sure I drag down the mean average by at least 20 points, but even as the dim bulb I am I know that we as a group are no smarter than the average bear.

And I love it here with all these NERDS.

[Hexx]

It's also something to note that you have the option of paying for
your results.
I assume fewer people pay to get a sheet saying they have average intelligence then
saying they're a genius.

[Mr_Tricorder]

I don't think it's that odd.

1.  I don't think that this test is very precise.  It's only 38 questions.  It may be accurate in that you will probably receive a score that is within 20 points of your actual IQ, but that means that if you have an IQ of 120, you could score anywhere between 100 and 140.  Also, I think you would be more likely to score higher than your actual IQ than lower on this test.

2.  I would like to think that this community is made up of relatively intelligent people.  I find it hard to believe that all of the people as a whole who took the test and posted here accurately represent the intellectual distribution of society in general.

You don't read hot and spicy section, do you?  That would alter your perceptions...

You're right.  I haven't looked into Hot and Spicy yet.  I think I'll check it out.  I've noticed that some incredibly intelligent people have some really screwed-up ideas about the world.  It seems to me that, generally speaking, the closer to average you are, the more in-touch you are with reality, and the more in-touch you are with reality, the better-off you are.

[Sirgod]

I don't think it's that odd.

1.  I don't think that this test is very precise.  It's only 38 questions.  It may be accurate in that you will probably receive a score that is within 20 points of your actual IQ, but that means that if you have an IQ of 120, you could score anywhere between 100 and 140.  Also, I think you would be more likely to score higher than your actual IQ than lower on this test.

2.  I would like to think that this community is made up of relatively intelligent people.  I find it hard to believe that all of the people as a whole who took the test and posted here accurately represent the intellectual distribution of society in general.

You don't read hot and spicy section, do you?  That would alter your perceptions...

You're right.  I haven't looked into Hot and Spicy yet.  I think I'll check it out.  I've noticed that some incredibly intelligent people have some really screwed-up ideas about the world.  It seems to me that, generally speaking, the closer to average you are, the more in-touch you are with reality, and the more in-touch you are with reality, the better-off you are.

<snickers> Commie. 

Just Building you up before you Jump into Hot and spicy. 

Stephen The Evil Conservative.

[Just plain old Punisher]

I don't think it's that odd.

1.  I don't think that this test is very precise.  It's only 38 questions.  It may be accurate in that you will probably receive a score that is within 20 points of your actual IQ, but that means that if you have an IQ of 120, you could score anywhere between 100 and 140.  Also, I think you would be more likely to score higher than your actual IQ than lower on this test.

2.  I would like to think that this community is made up of relatively intelligent people.  I find it hard to believe that all of the people as a whole who took the test and posted here accurately represent the intellectual distribution of society in general.

You don't read hot and spicy section, do you?  That would alter your perceptions...

You're right.  I haven't looked into Hot and Spicy yet.  I think I'll check it out.  I've noticed that some incredibly intelligent people have some really screwed-up ideas about the world.  It seems to me that, generally speaking, the closer to average you are, the more in-touch you are with reality, and the more in-touch you are with reality, the better-off you are.

Bah! Reality is for poor people who can't afford mind altering drugs.

[Capt. Mike]

I feel a real test of genius is in the application of your talents...

i.e.

you can make millions on the stock market, sizing up hundreds of companies and everything else..but can't play 3 chords on a guitar (just pokin' fun at ya Jack)...

but then, you can write hundreds of beautiful musical pieces, but can't manage your money (W.A. Mozart)...

just some food for thought

Mike

[Just plain old Punisher]

Depends on how you gauge success. Often genius isn't recognized until after the death of the genius.