What copyright/licensing concerns should I have about pro bono SAT prep tutoring? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 11, 2009 - 7 answers

I recently applied for a position as a pro-bono LSAT tutor, unfortunately I wrote my LSAT three years ago and I have no tutoring experience. Help? [more inside]
posted by paradoxflow on Oct 29, 2009 - 6 answers

What kind of tests are performed by a paramedic on an adult after CPR has resuscitated them from a drowning in a bubble bath? I am writing a novel and this is part of the plot, and I suspect that they must do something, but I don't know what. If anyone knows anything, you have my thanks!
posted by Sully on Jan 9, 2009 - 9 answers

DecidophobeFilter: What do you hold to be a particularly accurate/helpful free online test to label/understand yourself and thus choose a "lifepath" or "value-set". [more inside]
posted by ageispolis on Dec 3, 2008 - 2 answers

Are expensive, precautionary tests for health preventive maintenance an abuse of the medical system? [more inside]
posted by netbros on Aug 4, 2008 - 17 answers

I am interested in taking psychometric assessments - specifically for use in Career Development. I would like to hear about experiences with specific psychometric instruments for this purpose. Which test is best? [more inside]
posted by therubettes on Jun 25, 2008 - 11 answers

Where I can get old Number Sense tests? [more inside]
posted by king walnut on May 10, 2008 - 1 answer

What to include on my Statistics midterm cheatsheet? [more inside]
posted by jk252b on Mar 18, 2008 - 4 answers

Are there any great (and free) life/career/personality assessment tests online? Where should I look for help brainstorming ideas for a new direction? [more inside]
posted by 2oh1 on Mar 3, 2008 - 8 answers

(Psychology) Questionnaires designed to elicit the truth? [more inside]
posted by unmake on Feb 27, 2008 - 8 answers

I have comprehensive exams in 230 days. Any studying advice? [more inside]
posted by chrisalbon on Feb 3, 2008 - 11 answers

Which jobs/careers require an examination as the starting point of employment? I'm not looking for careers that require some sort of professional accreditation like passage of a bar exam or certification. I'm thinking more along the lines of the old (in the US) civil service exam. I know all about the foreign service exam and am curious what else is out there.
posted by the christopher hundreds on Jan 24, 2008 - 11 answers

What sort of tests should I ask my for doctor for? I am a 36 year old male with a healthy lifestyle (plenty of exercise, fruit/vegetables, no meat, no smoking or alcohol) but the last three months I have been getting ill or feeling under the weather an awful lot. Nothing major (mostly swollen glands and feeling very tired) but still really frustrating. I like to figure what is going on with me. Tomorrow I am going to see my doctor to ask for some tests. It is my experience with this doctor that I should do my homework before going because otherwise they will just run a limited set of standard tests which might not include what I'm looking for. So I would like to ask the hive mind: what sort of tests should I ask for? Iron and B12 deficiencies spring to mind but what else?
posted by dinkyday on Dec 5, 2007 - 21 answers

Do intelligence tests measure g (i.e. general intelligence)? How do we know? With most testing standards, there's an arbitrary physical constant in the world for us to measure and quantify: the meter is defined in terms of a wavelength of light in a vacuum, for instance. However, intelligence tests seem more like the kilogram's platinum-iridium cylinder, which is a sort of moving target. What's the standard for g? [more inside]
posted by anotherpanacea on Nov 14, 2007 - 18 answers

Are those early pregnancy tests reliable? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 8, 2007 - 7 answers

When did California stop demanding blood tests before issuing marriage certificates? When they did require a blood test, how long did it take to get one? Thanks!
posted by PeteNicely on Sep 3, 2007 - 5 answers

Can anyone point me to some sources for best practices in creating end of course test questions? [more inside]
posted by worker_bee on Jun 7, 2007 - 4 answers

Suggestions/resources for administering a math test out loud? [more inside]
posted by Sweetie Darling on May 21, 2007 - 9 answers

My mom (in her late 70s) wants to, for the 1rst time in her life, be tested to find out what her IQ is. She's not linked to the net to do this online, so to who or where could she go in person that would be reliable and reasonably priced to test her IQ ?
posted by Kellyu on Feb 22, 2007 - 16 answers

Is it possible to prepare for Intelligence tests ? If yes, what are the mainstream Intelligence tests that firms or institutions use ?
posted by Yiba on Jan 5, 2007 - 14 answers

I need a good resource for conducting statistical tests. I've taken stats courses, but it's been a while. Something SPSS-centric would be ideal... [more inside]
posted by electric_counterpoint on Nov 29, 2006 - 4 answers

We all know about IQ - but has anybody ever tried to make a standardised test for wisdom? [more inside]
posted by rongorongo on Nov 14, 2006 - 6 answers

Can the Hep C virus replicate in vials of stored blood? [more inside]
posted by engling on Oct 31, 2006 - 4 answers

So I'm applying for a standardized test (LSAT) tutoring position, right? I've got an "audition" next week, where I need to prove that I can teach. The material isn't as important as the ability to understand and react to the needs of the individual student. Any tips for one-on-one teaching like this? [more inside]
posted by electric_counterpoint on Jul 22, 2006 - 12 answers

What's the point of a take-home exam? [more inside]
posted by scratch on Sep 29, 2005 - 40 answers

After using numerous prep books, official guides and the Powerprep software, I am stuck at the 700-720 range. I checked this post, but I am looking for more specific help for a really high score. Right now, I am answering 90% of the questions correct. Do I need to get 100% right? Or get more questions right in the beginning? What am I doing wrong? I am exactly three weeks away from the test.
posted by vjz on Aug 3, 2005 - 9 answers

I am looking to take the October LSAT in Austin and was thinking about taking one of the many LSAT preparation courses (Kaplan, Princeton Review, Powerscore, ScorePerfect, etc). Does anybody have some reviews of the major LSAT preparation courses or experience in taking any of them? Alternatively, can anyone speak to the benefits/detriments of self-study alone?
posted by roundrock on Jun 5, 2005 - 12 answers

I will be taking the GMAT on monday and was wondering if anyone had some last minute tips, particularly things that you might not find in a GMAT book. [more inside]
posted by rorycberger on Jun 2, 2005 - 15 answers

Mathematically, can a speed of zero be considered a "constant speed"? [more inside]
posted by Chanther on Apr 21, 2005 - 64 answers

Civil service exams. Anyone ever taken them? What did you do to prepare? This is in Illinois, if it makes a difference.
posted by sugarfish on Jan 12, 2005 - 5 answers

So I just bombed my GRE: 700 verbal, 660 math. I don't know the exact percentile of each, but I know its low, especially the math. How do grad schools handle re-tests? Do they just look at the highest one, like most undergrad admissions offices do? Do they average the two, like I think I heard somewhere they did? Something else? Is it worth taking them again, or should I just kiss grad school goodbye and get on with life?
posted by anonymous on Nov 19, 2004 - 29 answers

I need to test a series of functions in PHP. The functions return a boolean value for a series of conditions (e.g. if the user has foo and bar, but not hotch, then return true.) My problem is that there are a potential of over 1000 cases to test. Can anyone suggest a way to automate this process?
posted by grefo on Sep 7, 2004 - 5 answers

I'm starting practice for the awful, awful GRE and I wondering if anyone knew of any FREE full-length GRE exams online or on CD-ROM. I understand that it's all on computer now, so the books i have out from the library probably aren't as good of practice as they could be.
posted by Slimemonster on Aug 10, 2004 - 13 answers

Do senators or representatives take drug tests?
posted by Keyser Soze on Jul 27, 2004 - 23 answers

Has anybody tried the Johnson O'Connor Aptitude Test? It was enthusiastically recommended to me, and some of the information I've found makes sense, but I'd like a little more data before I try it, because:

• It's expen$ive
  
• Some of the "science" sounds like new-age horsefeathers
  
• The site is hosted at AOL, which sets off "scam" warning bells
  
• There aren't any straightforward "I did it and it was/wasn't worth it" accounts on the Web.
  

posted by spacewrench on Jul 12, 2004 - 3 answers

I'm studying for the New York bar exam (law), using BarBri, and I was wondering if there's anyone out there who's passed the bar and can give me any pointers on scrambling to learn all this material? I feel like a candle burning at both ends and I need some moral support. Thanks!
posted by adrober on Jun 23, 2004 - 9 answers

How can tests be biased? Isn't it simply a matter of understanding concepts related to the material and the language the test is given in?
posted by @homer on Apr 3, 2004 - 10 answers

How do computer adaptive tests work? What do the algorithms look like (more inside)? [more inside]
posted by trharlan on Jan 8, 2004 - 6 answers