Originally posted by FabianFnasYawn. IQ positively correlates with income in *every* society this has been measured in (capitalist, communist, whatever). And no, I can't be bothered to quote the studies - tap the power of Google.
IQ is only a measure of how good you are to perform in IQ tests.
Of course, this is always assuming that income is a major measure of success only in societies that use money as the medium of exchange.
Er...that would be all of them, then...
Originally posted by Credit CrunchThat's because education has been shown to improve IQ test results and education is positively correlated with income (and is a factor).
IQ positively correlates with income in *every* society this has been measured in (capitalist, communist, whatever). And no, I can't be bothered to quote the studies - tap the power of Google.
IQ is a characteristic, not a factor. Do you know the difference?
Or is this about your realization that your Mensa card is worthless?
Originally posted by PalynkaYou make me so horny when you slam the table with such authority.
That's because education has been shown to improve IQ test results and education is positively correlated with income (and is a factor).
IQ is a characteristic, not a factor. Do you know the difference?
Or is this about your realization that your Mensa card is worthless?
Are you free tonight?