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Comparing Fun IQ Tests and Psychologist-Approved IQ Tests
There
are two very different types of IQ Tests available these days: those that are
designed for entertainment purposes and those that are designed for serious
testing purposes. While you may want to take only one type of IQ Test or the
other, it is often best to understand the difference so that you can make an
informed decision. Here is a quick comparison of the two to help you decide
which type of IQ Test you should take.
 Fun
IQ Tests
· These
are commonly found online and consist of questions that are loosely modeled
after the serious psychologist-approved IQ Tests.
· The
scoring mechanisms for these fun IQ Tests are generally not validated.
· A
common purpose for taking the fun IQ Tests online is to test your knowledge or
compete against friends.
Psychologist-Approved
IQ Tests
·  These
IQ Tests are usually used for educational or employment placement purposes.
Some companies will use these as part of their interview process or to help
select candidates for a special assignment.
· Instead
of being able to take the IQ Test online or at your own pace, these IQ Tests
are timed and proctored by official administrators. Often, the official IQ Tests
are longer than those that are created for entertainment purposes and can last
for a couple hours.
· Scoring
for an official IQ Test is based on very strictly calibrated evaluation and
testing of sample populations to determine where the normal average should be
set and what number of questions will equate to what score on the final exam.
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