Intelligence IQ and Browser Usage

Bit controversial since IQ tests in themselves may also be controversial? Personally, I necessarily do not believe in this particular one study or others, but it's a good subject to read and discuss I think. Do you believe in this one? Perhaps if you use Opera you may.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/web-browsers-firefox/Internet-explorer-chrome/prweb8677561.htm
Is Internet Explorer For The Dumb? A New Study Suggests Exactly That.

July 28, 2011 A Vancouver based Psychometric Consulting company, AptiQuant, has released a report on a trial it conducted to measure the effects of cognitive ability on the choice of web browser. AptiQuant offered free online IQ tests to over a 100,000 people and then plotted the average IQ scores based on the browser on which the test was taken. And the results are really not that surprising. With just a look at the graphs in the report, it comes out pretty clear that Internet Explorer users scored lower than average on the IQ tests. Chrome, Firefox and Safari users had just a teeny bit higher than average IQ scores. And users of Camino, Opera and IE with Chrome Frame had exceptionally higher IQ levels.

Internet Explorer has traditionally been considered a pain in the back for web developers. Any IT company involved in web development will acknowledge the fact that millions of man hours are wasted each year to make otherwise perfectly functional websites work in Internet Explorer, because of its lack of compatibility with web standards. The continuous use of older versions of IE by millions of people around the world has often haunted web developers. This trend not only makes their job tougher, but has also pulled back innovation by at least a decade. But with the results of this study, IT companies worldwide will start to take a new look on the time and money they spend on supporting older browsers.

Microsoft created a conspiracy with Internet Explorer's shell integration with Windows Explorer, and making its removal complicated, if not impossible. It is usually criticized that this move was made during the last moments of Windows 95 release in a haphazard manner, just to snub the competition from Netscape Navigator. In the following years Microsoft spent millions of dollars on Internet Explorer, with the aim to dominate the browser market. It succeeded to gain a huge share of over 95% for quite a few years. But recently open source browsers like Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome have taken away a large share out of Microsoft's pie. These browsers are not only better in performance than IE, but offer better compatibility with W3C standards.

This latest report about the intelligence levels of IE users is expected to create a storm. The company behind the study, AptiQuant is a psychometric consulting company, that offers online tools to other companies to better assess their existing/potential employees based on their mental aptitude, skills, motivation and performance. It also has self-serving tools for individuals looking to identify their skills and reach their potential.
The full report can be downloaded at: http://www.aptiquant.com/IQ-Browser-AptiQuant-2011.pdf
Company website: http://www.aptiquant.com/

 

I'd go back to using Camino if I could find my Tiger discs to reinstall after a HDD crash.

 

http://www.prweb.com/releases/web-browsers-firefox/Internet-explorer-chrome/prweb8677561.htm

Although I admit to not reading the entire article, it seems to imply that online IQ tests are accurate.

There is debate as to whether normal IQ tests are accurate.

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Are_IQ_te...indicator_of_one's_true_level_of_intelligence

 

No, I didn't trust that survey either but thought to post it here anyway in the hopes it would create a discussion. Got a brother overseas (IE8) who won't change to or add another browser although I've been nudging him a little. He's got very comfortable with. Over time a browser, once familiar with it, becomes like a pair of worn in slippers or pj's = comfortable = lazy? I tried Opera and Google Chrome and didn't like them. I love customizing, addons and that's why I love Fx and PM.

@Laura: I think you hit it spot on!

 

As an Opera user, I would like to thank them for acknowledging my genius. :-Droflmao

 

There are some points that I would like to make about this *study* since it raises more questions than answers.

1. The majority of internet users use IE, forced or not by their employers. When one can choose, many choose for an alternative. Therefore the conclusion could be that if one can choose and add or change to another browser, one automatically becomes more intelligent.

2. The browser becomes/takes over the intelligence. It may be that IE is a more intelligent browser compared to others and therefore by using it one automatically remains *dumb*.

3. Apple users are more intelligent than PC users. Safari scores higher?

4. Make up your own mind. There are so many conclusions to be thought of based on this *study*.

PS: re #4: Most of us have already made up our minds and exchanged our points of view.

 

Winning. :-D:-D

 

duh !

 

What the heck, I tried twice to save DUH in caps - it won't let me !!
Doesn't MG know capslock is cruise control for cool ??!
COME ON GUISE !

 

Most people who don't care what browser they use are probably out of on dates and jetski's and stuff.:cry

Now who's the dumbass?:-D

I stayed up late a few nights back reading an article on stutnex and I enjoyed it but I still doubt I'm any happier than a cow staring at grass all day

"Mooo!"

 

Right you are Rikky. :cool Next step for them then is to go to the malware forums. DUH!

 

I have tried Opera,Sea monkey,Safari,Maxthon,Firefox and IE but have settled on Pale moon which i find is just a little faster than FF and is user friendly (Thats short for even a dumbo like me can use it)

 

Having used FF and Chrome for a long time in Ubuntu, learning IE9 with a new Win7 laptop was a bit of a curve that I finally gave up on.

I tried Opera earlier this year for mobile sync ability but it was above my patience as well.

 

I doubt that. If you were that lazy, you wouldn't be Here. :-D

I began using Opera about 6 or 7 years ago not so much by choice as by necessity.
I had an old slow computer and research showed that Opera would be faster.
At first it seemed quirky and uncomfortable, but that's understandable having used only Internet Explorer and Netscape prior to that.
Now, of course, basically the opposite is true.

IMHO, not using an IE alternative (for Windows users) or one of the most up to date browsers, is Not a measure of intelligence.
It is mostly a matter of knowledge and experience and resistance to change.

A body at rest tends to stay at rest unless acted upon by an unbalanced external force - Isaac Newton.

 

"IMHO, not using an IE alternative (for Windows users) or one of the most up to date browsers, is Not a measure of intelligence."

You lie! Th linky thing says i more smarter if i use deh Opera one! :-D

 

AptiQuant Threatened With A Lawsuit By Loyal Internet ExplorerUsers.
Excerpt:

http://www.aptiquant.com/news/aptiquant-threatened-with-a-lawsuit-by-loyal-internet-explorer-users/

 

roflmao I wonder if we can infer anything about personality characteristics and emotional tendencies based on internet browser choice??? LOL

 

People only feel insulted if they believe it to be true:-D I doubt anyone with half a brain would read too much into the study.

'Did you just call me dumb? I'm not sure but I'm gonna sue you just to be on the safe side' :-D

 

what about those who where smart enough not to volunteer to take a test?