Verbal analogy problem sets: An inventory of testing materials

Area of Science:

• Cognitive Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Educational Psychology

Background:

• Analogical reasoning is a key area of study in multiple disciplines.
• Explicit analogy problems are crucial for investigating reasoning mechanisms.
• Existing analogy test sets are fragmented and not widely accessible.

Purpose of the Study:

• To create a unified, accessible inventory of verbal analogy problem sets.
• To bridge the accessibility gap for research tools across disciplines.
• To facilitate cross-disciplinary research on analogical reasoning.

Main Methods:

• Systematic compilation of verbal analogy problem sets.
• Categorization and organization of sets from diverse sources.
• Development of a working inventory for broad access.

Main Results:

• A comprehensive inventory of verbal analogy problem sets is now available.
• The inventory consolidates resources from educational testing, AI, and cognitive psychology.
• Enhanced accessibility for researchers investigating analogical reasoning.

Conclusions:

• The presented inventory addresses the need for systematic accessibility of analogy problem sets.
• This resource will support and advance research in analogical reasoning.
• Facilitating cross-disciplinary collaboration and understanding of cognitive processes.