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  • Educational assessment
  • Psychometrics

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  • The Cognitive Reflection Test (CRT) is widely used, but its precise measurement properties are debated.
  • It is unclear if CRT measures cognitive reflection beyond mathematical aptitude.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if the Cognitive Reflection Test (CRT) measures cognitive reflection independently of mathematical aptitude.
  • To investigate the source of CRT's predictive validity.

Main Methods:

  • An adversarial collaboration was conducted comparing an 8-item CRT with an 8-item Mathematical Aptitude Test (MAT) of similar difficulty.
  • Structural equation models and a dual-response paradigm were employed to differentiate reflection from mathematical ability.

Main Results:

  • The 8-item CRT demonstrated greater predictive validity than the 8-item MAT.
  • The incremental predictive validity of the CRT was attributed to its measurement of cognitive reflection.

Conclusions:

  • The CRT measures cognitive reflection, which is distinct from mathematical aptitude.
  • Understanding the components of CRT is crucial for accurate cognitive assessment.