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Basic IQ Test

The Basic RIOT IQ test is a shorter version of our full intelligence assessment. It includes 5 subtests: Vocabulary, Matrix Reasoning, SToVeS, Visual Reversal, and Symbol Search. This version provides a concise testing experience suitable for self-exploration or basic assessment purposes.

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  • ~13 Minutes
  • IQ Score
  • 5 T-scores for Cognitive Abilities
  • ±5.6 IQ Margin of Error

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Meet Dr. Russell T. Warne - Chief Scientist and IQ researcher behind the RIOT IQ test.

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Russell T. Warne, PhD

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About Dr. Russell T. Warne

Dr. Russell T. Warne is a distinguished educational psychology scholar specializing in research, measurement, and statistics. He earned his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University and spent over a decade as a faculty member at Utah Valley University.Dr. Warne's research on human intelligence and giftedness is widely recognized. He has published numerous articles in esteemed journals such as Psychological Bulletin and Intelligence. He is also the author of In the Know: Debunking 35 Myths About Human Intelligence, published by Cambridge University Press in 2020.As a member of the International Society for Intelligence Research and the editorial board of Intelligence and Cognitive Abilities, Dr. Warne actively contributes to advancing the field. He has received awards from prestigious organizations, including the MENSA Foundation and the National Association for Gifted Children.With his expertise and dedication to scholarship, Dr. Warne continues to shape the discourse and understanding of intelligence research, making significant contributions to the field.

Russell's articles & journals

Factor structure of intelligence and divergent thinking subtests: A registered reportThe relationship between Advanced Placement mathematics courses and studentsPossible economic benefits of full-grade accelerationResearch on the academic benefits of the Advanced Placement programSpearman's g Found in 31 Non-Western Nations: Strong Evidence That g Is a Universal PhenomenonFive Reasons to Put the g Back Into Giftedness: An Argument for Applying the Cattell-Horn-Carroll Theory of Intelligence to Gifted Education Research and PracticeLow base rates and a high IQ selection threshold prevented Terman from identifying future Nobelists

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Basic RIOT IQ Test

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Learn how the test is structured and what it measures.

General details

Test Administration Details

  • Current version1.0 (2025)
  • Age range18+
  • ScoresGlobal IQ, 5 index scores
  • NormsRepresentative sample of 1,620 native English-speaking adults born in the United States
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Score Report Overview

After completing the Basic IQ Test, you'll receive your score report immediately. Your results will remain accessible as long as you have a Riot IQ account. This score report includes:

  • Your IQ score (±5.6 IQ points margin of error)
  • A clear explanation of your IQ score
  • T-scores for four of the five broad abilities
  • Your IQ score compared to other RIOT test-takers
  • Your T-scores compared to other RIOT test-takers
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