Berlin Numeracy Test

Risk & Decision Making Duration: ~4 minutes
Berlin Numeracy Test screenshot

System Requirements

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Screen Size:
Minimum: 800×600
Recommended: 1024×768
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Keyboard required
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Mouse required (touchpad OK)

Description

A brief test measuring statistical numeracy and risk literacy through probability questions

About This Test

The Berlin Numeracy Test is a psychometrically sound instrument for quickly assessing statistical numeracy and risk literacy in adults. It can use an adaptive procedure that efficiently categorizes individuals into one of four competency levels using as few as 2-4 questions depending on performance. The test can be administered in adaptive or non-adaptive modes, with multiple choice or open-ended numeric response formats.

Test Details

Test ID:
BNT
Main File:
BNT.pbl
Parameters:
2 configurable parameters
Languages:
English

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Scientific Background

Original Task References:

These references describe the original task that this PEBL implementation is based on.

  • Cokely, E. T., Galesic, M., Ghazal, S., Schulz, E., & Garcia-Retamero, R. (2012). Measuring risk literacy: The Berlin Numeracy Test. Judgment and Decision Making, 7, 25–47.

Data Output

Outputs subject-specific CSV file with responses and timing, plus pooled data file aggregating all participants. Includes performance quartile classification and question-by-question breakdown.