SPATIAL VISUALISATION ABILITY - SPACE
Spatial visualisation ability describes the ability to imagine three-dimensional spaces and to orient themselves in them.
Cognitive performance test with figural content
8 Items
Time limited test
Time limit: 7 minutes
Processing time: approx. 8 minutes
Inhouse-test with supervision
Home-test without supervision
Languages:
German, English, Chinese, Romanian, Spanish, Hungarian
other languages on request
Optimized for
desktop, tablet, smartphone
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Persons with high values in this procedure are able to successfully handle tasks related to complex geometric objects. They are well oriented in three-dimensional space.
Instructions
After an introductory instruction and a trial task, the test is completed in a time-limited, multiple choice format (multiple selection from 4 alternatives). One task (item) per page is given, in which logical reasoning must be used to select the 2-dimensional pattern from which the given 3-dimensional figure can be created. It is possible to skip items, and to scroll forwards and backwards.
SPACE is implemented in liquid format: the tasks are drawn from a pool and arranged according to increasing difficulty, whereby test difficulty and subject areas are kept constant for all participants.
Theoretical background
SPACE ascertains a person's spatial awareness and orientation in three-dimensional space. The procedure measures logical deductive reasoning with figural-spatial task-material and is therefore to be classified as fluid intelligence. Spatial imagination is one of the comparatively specific forms of intelligence measurement and is an integral part of established intelligence theories. The employment of SPACE should be justified on the basis of a requirements analysis.
Psychometric properties
Reliability
α = .71
Construct validity
convergent:
.61 Abstract Problem-Solving (MATRIX)
.43 General Intelligence - figural (KAPPA)
divergent:
-.05 Emotional Stability
-.06 Extraversion
.01 Conscientiousness
.07 Openness
.11 Agreeableness (TAKE5)
Criterion validity
.19 Training success
.28 Maths grade
Norm basis
N > 20,000