Reliability
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Reliability is how consistently a test produces the same result on repeat measurement. It is often reported as Cronbach's alpha, where good cognitive tests typically score 0.85 or higher.
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IQ (Intelligence Quotient)
Deviation IQ
Ratio IQ
General Intelligence (g)
Fluid Intelligence (Gf)
Crystallized Intelligence (Gc)
Percentile
Standard Deviation (SD)
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