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    The Limitations of IQ Tests: An Insider's Perspective

    IQ Tests Just finished reading the latest replies to the I.Q. question. HitSquad, very much enjoyed your dissertation concerning Dr. Gardner, well written. I have read and taught extensively about g factor (I am a former special education high school teacher), and indeed this must be taken...
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    The Limitations of IQ Tests: An Insider's Perspective

    I.Q. testing Again, very much enjoy reading the replies. In 1983 Dr. Howard Gardner wrote a fascinating book, "Frames of Mind", in which he discussed the Seven Intellingences. They are: Logical/Mathematic, Verbal/Linguistic, Visual/Spacial, Bodily/Kinesthetic, Musical, Intrapersonal...
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    The Limitations of IQ Tests: An Insider's Perspective

    IQ tests Very much enjoyed reading the replies. Having taken many such tests over the last 3 decades, I can, in a small way, relate. While the number results were interesting, they were only of value when I was taught how to use this intelligence, and more importantly, what to do with it...
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    Does a Turbo Prop Engine Have a Limit?

    Turbine Limits While it is possible to advance the power levers all the way to the "stop" and damage an engine, there are several factors that need to be considered. 1) The fuel control units function is to regulate or meter the proper amount of fuel given the rate at which the power levers...