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Complex Problem Solving--More than Reasoning?
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Wustenberg, Sascha; Greiff, Samuel; Funke, Joachim – Intelligence, 2012
This study investigates the internal structure and construct validity of Complex Problem Solving (CPS), which is measured by a "Multiple-Item-Approach." It is tested, if (a) three facets of CPS--"rule identification" (adequateness of strategies), "rule knowledge" (generated knowledge) and "rule application"…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Construct Validity, Logical Thinking, Grade Point Average
Performance on Raven's Advanced Progressive Matrices by African, East Indian, and White Engineering Students in South Africa.
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Rushton, J. Philippe; Skuy, Mervyn; Fridjhon, Peter – Intelligence, 2003
Tested the hypothesis that the Raven's Advanced Progressive Matrices test has the same construct validity in African university students that it does in non-African university students. Differences in results for 294 engineering students in South Africa show that differences are not attributable to cultural peculiarities of the test, but are a…
Descriptors: College Students, Construct Validity, Cultural Differences, Engineering