Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
Faculty member of Psychology Department, Shahid Chamran University, Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
Abstract
this research project examined a number of hypotheses regarding the the accuracy and efficacy of the entrance test specifically designed for screening the boys willing to inter the guidance and schools for gifted children. The main hypothesis of this study was that those who passed the entrance exam passes a significantly higher IQ than those who fail. Raven's a standard progressive matrices test and second form of cattell's intelligence test where administrated to the subject in order to assess their IQs. The findings of this study confirmed the main hypothesis, strongly supporting the general notion that students who passed the entrance exam do indeed have significantly higher IQs than those who don't. As a result, validity of the intrance test is supported.
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