Ikasleen arrazoibide kognitiboa aztertzeko euskarazko proba. Ezaugarriak eta sexuaren araberako desberdintasunak

Abstract

Although tests intended to assess cognitive abilities are the most used tests in Europe, there are not psychometrically well constructed reasoning batteries in Basque language which cover a wide age range. Taking into account that important deficiency, the aim of this work was threefold: a) to adapt the Reasoning Test Battery (BPR) to Basque, b) to assess its psychometric properties, and c) to analyze gender differences. The theoretical foundation of the BPR is the hierarchical organization of cognitive abilities and therefore combines a general cognitive factor and specific factors associated with abstract, numerical, verbal, practical, spatial and mechanical reasoning. The battery has three forms which cover an age range from 9 to 22. The study was based on a sample of 1923 students. Overall the results concluded good psychometric properties of the battery in terms of reliability and internal structure. Differences among gender in verbal and numerical dimensions were found, although the effect sizes were negligible. Mechanical reasoning was the origin of the biggest differences between males and females.