Meaning & use
Stanford-Binet test
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Meaning
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A well-known intelligence test, first adapted at Stanford University from Alfred Binet's work, used to measure thinking skills against age norms.
Grammar: Capitalized, often used with the: the Stanford-Binet test. Also called the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales.
Patterns
- take the Stanford-Binet test
- a score on the Stanford-Binet test
The psychologist gave the child the Stanford-Binet test to assess her reasoning.
His score on the Stanford-Binet test was above average.
The Stanford-Binet test has been revised several times since it first appeared.
Common combinations
- take the Stanford-Binet test
- Children may take the Stanford-Binet test when they are assessed for gifted programs.
- score on the Stanford-Binet
- A score on the Stanford-Binet is reported as an IQ number.
- administer the Stanford-Binet test
- Only trained psychologists administer the Stanford-Binet test.
- revised Stanford-Binet
- The revised Stanford-Binet covers verbal and visual skills.
- Stanford-Binet scales
- The Stanford-Binet scales measure five areas of ability.
Synonyms and how they differ
- IQ test
- IQ test is the general term for any intelligence test, while the Stanford-Binet is one specific, named example.
- intelligence test
- Intelligence test is the broad category that includes the Stanford-Binet.
- Wechsler scales
- The Wechsler scales are a rival family of tests, differently designed but used for similar purposes.
Word family
- IQ noun
- a number meant to show intelligence compared with others
- intelligence noun
- the ability to learn, reason and understand
- psychometric adjective
- relating to the measurement of mental abilities
- psychometrics noun
- the science of measuring mental abilities
Commonly confused: Stanford-Binet test or Wechsler test?
Stanford-Binet test vs Wechsler test
The Wechsler tests are a different series of intelligence tests. The Stanford-Binet came first and is named for Stanford University and Alfred Binet.
Practice
Which statement about the Stanford-Binet test is correct?
Choose one answer.
The Stanford-Binet test is a standardized measure of intelligence. The other options are different kinds of examinations unrelated to thinking skills.
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