Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
An aptitude test is designed to assess an individual's potential to succeed in a certain area, even if they haven't received training or education in that field.
A score derived from standardized tests designed to assess human intelligence.
Predictive Validity: The extent to which a score on a scale or test predicts future behavior or performance.
Differential Aptitude Tests (DATs): These are series of tests used to evaluate specific abilities, such as verbal reasoning, numerical ability, and mechanical reasoning.