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The Problem Solving Ability Test by L.N. Dubey evaluates logical reasoning and analytical thinking in students from class 9 onwards through 20 multiple-choice questions. Scores range from 0 to 20, with higher scores indicating better problem-solving abilities, and the test is used for educational guidance and career counseling. The Z-score is introduced as a method to standardize scores, indicating how far a score deviates from the mean, aiding in comparison across different tests.

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Problem Solving Ability Notes

The Problem Solving Ability Test by L.N. Dubey evaluates logical reasoning and analytical thinking in students from class 9 onwards through 20 multiple-choice questions. Scores range from 0 to 20, with higher scores indicating better problem-solving abilities, and the test is used for educational guidance and career counseling. The Z-score is introduced as a method to standardize scores, indicating how far a score deviates from the mean, aiding in comparison across different tests.

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Problem Solving Ability Test by L.N.

Dubey & Z-Score Overview

Problem Solving Ability Test (L.N. Dubey)


- Designed to assess logical reasoning and analytical thinking.

- Targeted at school and college students (class 9 onwards).

- Contains 20 multiple-choice questions based on real-life situations.

- Each correct answer = 1 mark. No negative marking.

- Max score = 20. High score = strong problem-solving ability.

- Interpretation:

- 16-20: High ability

- 11-15: Average ability

- 0-10: Low ability

- Used for educational guidance, psychological assessment, and career counseling.

Test Administration
- Materials needed: Test booklet, answer sheet, pen/pencil, stopwatch (optional).

- Can be conducted individually or in groups.

- Time: ~40-45 minutes (if specified).

- Answers selected from four options per question.

- Scoring based on number of correct answers.

Z-Score Overview
- Z-score indicates how many standard deviations a score is from the mean.

- Formula: Z = (X - mu) / sigma

- Z = 0: score is at the mean.

- Z > 0: score above the mean. Z < 0: score below the mean.

- Helps in standardization, comparison across different tests, and identifying extremes.

- Example: If X=75, mu=70, sigma=5 -> Z = 1 (1 SD above the mean).

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