Time Quote by Peter Høeg
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““So the [Binet-Simon]test results were always related to time. Thereby producing a new figure -- a measurement of intelligence. A calculated figure,and hence quite objective, All the psychologist had done was to let the children read and answer the questions, record them on a tape, note the times, double-check the figures and refer to the evaluation table. Everything clear and obvious. So that the result was, by and large, exempt from human uncertainty. Almost scientific.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Quiet Girl, Peter Høeg, 2006
IQ tests were designed to be objective, yet the process involves human choices that introduce uncertainty, challenging the claim of pure scientific objectivity.
In simple terms: IQ tests aren’t completely objective.
Key Takeaway
Recognize hidden subjectivity in so measures.
Themes
science
measurement
uncertainty
methodology
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- school testing
- research design
- policy decisions
- psychology practice
Key Concepts
objectivity
human error
instrumentation
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions make a test seem objective?
- How can we reduce bias in assessments?
A Different Perspective
Tests can be influenced by cultural and contextual factors.
