Measuring Risk Literacy: The Berlin Numeracy Test
Michigan Technological University · Max Planck Institute for Human Development · +2 more institutions
Abstract
Abstract We introduce the Berlin Numeracy Test, a new psychometrically sound instrument that quickly assesses statistical numeracy and risk literacy. We present 21 studies ( n =5336) showing robust psychometric discriminability across 15 countries (e.g., Germany, Pakistan, Japan, USA) and diverse samples (e.g., medical professionals, general populations, Mechanical Turk web panels). Analyses demonstrate desirable patterns of convergent validity (e.g., numeracy, general cognitive abilities), discriminant validity (e.g., personality, motivation), and criterion validity (e.g., numerical and non-numerical questions about risk). The Berlin Numeracy Test was found to be the strongest predictor of comprehension of…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 33.11
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 154
Authors
5- ETEdward T. CokelyCorresponding
Michigan Technological University, Max Planck Institute for Human Development
- MGMirta Galešić
Max Planck Institute for Human Development
- ESEric Schulz
Max Planck Institute for Human Development, University College London
- SGSaima Ghazal
Michigan Technological University
- RGRocío García‐Retamero
Universidad de Granada, Max Planck Institute for Human Development
Topics & keywords
- Numeracy
- Literacy
- Test (biology)
- Psychology
- Cognition
- Construct validity
- Comprehension
- Applied psychology
- Quality Education