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zoe09 · 11-30-2008, 12:49 AM

I have heard that the SAT is essentially an IQ test. I have also heard that the SAT measures academic achievement, test-taking strategies, and general SAT prep more accurately than IQ. Which is (more) true?
Is the SAT essentially an IQ test?
Just wondering

11-30-2008, 12:49 AM	#1
zoe09 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 113	How Closely Does The SAT Correlate With IQ? I have heard that the SAT is essentially an IQ test. I have also heard that the SAT measures academic achievement, test-taking strategies, and general SAT prep more accurately than IQ. Which is (more) true? Is the SAT essentially an IQ test? Just wondering
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