Are There Any Professional and Real Online IQ Tests?

4 Reasons for the Scarcity of Valid, Reliable, and Real Online IQ Tests

1. Expertise is Essential: Simply put, all "online IQ tests" actually have 0 experts behind the construction of their "IQ test". Constructing a psychometrically sound IQ test demands deep expertise in cognitive science and psychometrics. It's not a task for the layman. This is 1st barrier.
   
   
2. Significant Monetary and Time Investment: Developing comprehensive test items, conducting rigorous norming studies with representative samples, and creating user-friendly software requires substantial financial resources and time. We are talking hundred of thousands of dollars and a year or more of test ideation and development. This is the 2nd barrier.
   
   
3. Sensitivity to the IQ Subject: IQ testing is a complex and controversial area. The ongoing debates surrounding intelligence and its measurement necessitate a careful and responsible approach. Approaching this with an idealogical bend and not purely following science is a recipe for disaster. Building an IQ test is a sure fire way to become targeted online for hate and attacks. This is the 3rd barrier.
   
   
4. Professional Demand Means High Expectations: Despite the controversy, IQ assessments remain a vital tool for various professionals. But these professionals rightfully have very high expectations for something as plagued as online IQ tests. That being said, many professionals do in fact want to see an online IQ test come to fruition, as many of them could find utility in such a test in their work. Some examples of such professionals include:
   
   
   1. Clinical Psychologists
   2. Researchers in Cognitive Science
   3. Neuropsychologists
   4. School Psychologists
   5. Educational Psychologists
   6. Counseling Psychologists

A New Era of Online IQ Assessments

Overcoming the 4 Obstacles for Valid and Reliable Online IQ Tests

1. Expertise-Driven Development: We have assembled a team led by Dr. Russell T. Warne, a leading expert in IQ research & psychometrics to ensure the RIOT's scientific rigor. To handle the software side we have brought on computer science experts to build a seamless platform to host the RIOT. And lastly, we have built a team of research assistants around Russell to aid in the item development and data analysis. Overall, this is the only team we know of with the necessary expertise to develop such a robust assessment. The team is dedicated to adhering to the highest standards of test construction and validation.
   
   
2. Significant Investment in Research and Development: We have committed substantial resources to hiring designers, developers (see team here), developing a robust item bank, conducting rigorous norming studies with a diverse and representative sample, and creating a user-friendly and secure online platform.
   
   
3. Sensitivity and Ethical Considerations: We are acutely aware of the sensitivity surrounding IQ testing. We are committed to transparency, responsible use of data, and staying neutral and scientific. We are also committed to educating users about the limitations and appropriate uses of online IQ tests. We undergone a sensitivity panel review by psychologists, educators, and researchers to ensure our items are fair and not culturally bias.
   
   
4. Meeting Professional Expectations: We are engaging with professionals in all the cognitive sciences (Clinical Psychologists, Researchers in Cognitive Science, Neuropsychologists, School Psychologists, Educational Psychologists, Counseling Psychologists, and more) to gather feedback and ensure that the RIOT meets their specific needs. We are also conducting extensive validation studies to demonstrate the test's reliability and validity. A test manual will be released explaining the test methodology, development, and characteristics of the RIOT.
   
   

The Future of Online IQ Testing