Ramírez BY, Lorenzo GG, Diaz BM

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ABSTRACT

Introduction: The Raven Progressive Matrices test ismost commonly used in children to assess fluid intelligence. Investigations require large test populations with less application time. Methods: The study sought to determine the psychometric properties of the Raven test and its abbreviated form in the school population. The sample was selected in various schools in the provinces of Cienfuegos and Matanzas, Cuba, being made up of 249 children aged 6-11 years with learning difficulties by school. The validity was determined with a linear regression on both instruments with the aim of knowing how to separate out the results of a line. We also used other experimental indicators (sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value). The reliability measure was obtained with Cronbach’s alpha. Results: Cronbach’s alpha was 0.96. Linear regression indicated that 93% of the population assessed by the Raven and its abbreviated form can be diagnosed with similar results. The sensitivity of the proposed instrument showed that 75% of the population can be identified with the specific disorders, and the specificity shows that 95% of the population can be identified as negative to the disorder. There is a 91% probability that the proposed instrument can identify population with a disorder; however, there is 84% probability of identifying a child who does not have the disorder. Conclusions: The short form of the Raven test is an alternative simple, rapid and valid to group populations with intellectual difficulties in school settings.

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