This test was developed in Great Britain in the twentieth century to assess the intelligence test.It tests the ability to build logical connections and non-verbal cues to perceive the image.
Since that time, the test is used as one of the most valid and reliable methods of psychoanalysis.In addition, it allows even a group inspection and monitoring.Although the technique is called "Matrix Raven," in its creation has been involved another man - Pentrouz.There were created three versions of matrices.The first, black and white, is the most commonly used.With it, examined kids from 5 to 11 years and men 20 years.The second option, the color is much easier.It can diagnose kids age 5 and people older than 65. In addition, the test is useful for the survey of individuals with impaired verbal communication.The third type of matrix is designed to test highly intelligent individuals.
Despite significant differences, all the tests are based on the same pattern, where the incentive to use geometric shapes, organized by certain principles.It is significant that the first two options, Raven's Progressive Matrices in black and white and color options are only part of the non-verbal.The third kind includes that part, which is not surprising.
Matrix Raven: The principle of the organization and build
test built on the following principle: the subject provide images with geometric shapes, which are arranged in a certain order and are with each other in close interdependence.One element is never enough.The objective of the test - to find and choose from 8 options proposed is the one that fits in the empty space.The quality of performance affect the accuracy of perception, inductive reasoning, and the degree of development in human spatial reasoning, and other parameters.Among them - the ability to manipulate images, concentration, logical thinking and the level of mental operations as a whole.Color test for checking capabilities of older persons and children consists of three series of 12 matrices.As in the black-and-white version, the complexity of tasks increases.
Matrix for adults
Raven Progressive Matrices test for adults includes 5 series.In each series 12 matrices.Thus, the total number of matrices - 60, and their complexity is increased from run to run, from the matrix to the matrix.
Even the name and method of "Raven's Progressive Matrices" indicate that the test should be present some progress.Originally conceived that the first 5 person performs matrix using an observer, and further work on the task on their own.Thus, each next job, every new matrix Raven is based on the experience that a person has received, executing the previous job.
The principle of the series
person performing the job must do the following: to analyze the structure of the sample, determine the type and nature of the relationships between objects, to find the missing link or an element of the options and choose the most appropriate.Despite all this, the series are built differently.For example, in the first series (Series A) it is necessary to find a relationship in the structure of the matrix.To do this, an analysis of the structure of the main image are differentiated and these same features in one of the following matrix fragments.
In the second series (Series B) have to find similarities and connection between paired with excellent figures elements.From the test is required to define the principle on which is based the figure, and select the desired item of the following.
In the third series (series C) figures progressively vary not only horizontally but also vertically.Because more complicated shapes from the matrix to the matrix, and they are new elements, the task of a person passing the test, - search for a pattern of appearance of these elements.
perform the test in a series D, one must find the principle of regrouping of figures inside the matrix.Swapping occurs both horizontally and vertically.
E-Series is the most difficult.With it, the majority of subjects having the biggest problems.
calculation results
test can be done as you like, but most of the time it is given, about 20 minutes.It can be carried out as a group and individually tested.In the first case it is important that all people and ended, and began to perform the test at the same time Raven.The analysis is a standard - to a table on the series of recorded results for the correct answer and 1 point.Then we calculated the percentage of the level of intelligence.
95% and above - high intelligence, 94-75% - above-average intelligence, 74-25% - the average level of intelligence, 24-5% - low mental abilities.If a person is gaining less than 5%, it makes sense to talk about mental retardation.
Can I use the test for all people without exception?
Matrix Raven is based on non-verbal cues, ie, to perform the test, reading and writing is not required.Therefore, it can be used to test virtually anyone.In practice it turned out that the data obtained from studies in the UK and the corresponding rules may well be used in European countries.Meanwhile, their use for the testing of people who live in a radically different environment, it is impossible.The factor of availability of education still has an impact on the result.In addition, those who have already passed the test of "The Matrix Raven", the second time it is better to solve.
