What Is IQ? Meaning, Measurement & Science (2026)
What IQ actually measures, where the concept came from, the g-factor, how modern IQ tests work, and the limits of a single intelligence number.
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In-depth, research-based guides on IQ scores, intelligence testing, demographics and how to take a test — from the IQCognify editorial team.
What IQ actually measures, where the concept came from, the g-factor, how modern IQ tests work, and the limits of a single intelligence number.
The average IQ is 100 by definition — but what does 'average' really mean, how is it set, and how does it vary by age, country and education?
Sample IQ test questions with worked answers across pattern recognition, number series, logical and spatial reasoning — practice before you take the real test.