Edward T. Cokely|Mirta Galeši?|Eric Schulz|Saima Ghazal|Rocío García?Retamero
Measuring Risk Literacy: The Berlin Numeracy Test
Michigan Technological University|Max Planck Institute for Human Development|Max Planck Institute for Human Development|Max Planck Institute for Human Development|University College London|Michigan Technological University|Max Planck Institute for Human Development|Universidad de Granada
abstract introduce berlin numeracy test new psychometrically sound instrument quickly assesses statistical numeracy risk literacy present 21 studies n 5336 showing robust psychometric discriminability across 15 countries eg germany pakistan japan usa diverse samples eg medical professionals general populations mechanical turk web panels analyses demonstrate desirable patterns convergent validity eg numeracy general cognitive abilities discriminant validity eg personality motivation criterion validity eg numerical nonnumerical questions risk berlin numeracy test found strongest predictor comprehension everyday risks eg evaluating claims products treatments interpreting forecasts doubling predictive power numeracy instruments accounting unique variance beyond cognitive tests eg cognitive reflection working memory intelligence berlin numeracy test typically takes three minutes complete available multiple languages formats including computer adaptive test automatically scores reports data researchers httpwwwriskliteracyorg online forum also provides interactive content public outreach education offers recommendation system test format selection discussion centers construct validity numeracy risk literacy underlying cognitive mechanisms applications adaptive decision support