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Raven Progressive Matrices

Raven Progressive Matrices
Tests and Measurements

II.
The Raven Progressive Matrices (RPM) is widely regarded as the most popular test that uses non-verbal questioning to measure intelligence of clear thinking and capacity for observation. The 1962 edition of this test allowed for an un-timed test to more clearly measure the above. This intelligence test is used particularly in educational organizations; however, it can be utilized to measure the general intelligence of anyone regardless of race, ethnicity or verbal IQ. Part of the appeal of RPM is it crosses these cultural, social, economical and ethnic backgrounds without bias. Additionally, it allows for a true measure of intelligence regardless of previous learning. This test is often utilized to test a person’s giftedness.
The domain of the test focuses on determining “a persons maximum capacity to form comparisons and reason by analogy without being overly taxing or unwieldy”, (Paul, 1985). By having a......


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