College-sample psychometric and normative data on a short form of the Raven Advanced Progressive Matrices Test

The Raven Advanced Progressive Matrices Test (APM) is a popular measure of higher-order general mental ability (g). Its use in both basic research and applied settings is partially attributable to its apparent low level of cu lture-loading. However, one disadvantage curtailing its more widespread use may be its protracted administration time. Arthur and Day addressed this i ssue by creating an APM short form. The present study provides college-samp le normative data on this 12-item short form of the APM that demonstrates p sychometric properties similar to those of the long form, but with a substa ntially shorter administration time. These data will facilitate the use and interpretation of short form test scores in research settings where admini stration time is a major concern.