Do I have to have a genius IQ to win a nobel prize in physics?
There is no classification of genius in IQ scales any more. But you need at least an IQ of 125 SD 15 and gifted abilities to win a Nobel prize.Also read the section “Classification of high IQ” under IQ classification - Wikipedia
What is the average IQ of Nobel Laureates?
Anne Roe studied 64 of the best scientists in the US in 1952 (20 biologists, 22 physicists and 22 social scientists), including Nobel Prize winners. Her findings regarding global IQ can be summarized as shown in the tables below.The results according to the verbal, spatial and mathematical subscales are:As one can see, the overall results were very high, in the top 0.015%, but the results varied substantially according to field and subtest.Biologists and psychologists performed better in verbal and mathematical tests, obtaining relatively lower scores in the spatial test. Anthropologists performed better on the verbal test, obtaining lower results in the mathematical test and lower still in the spatial test. Although most physicists did not undergo the mathematical test, one can reasonably assume that, perhaps because of specific training in this type of thinking during their education, they would achieve their best performance in such a test, being their second best performance in the verbal test and the spatial test the worst.Among biologists, geneticists and biochemists performed relatively better on the nonverbal test while the other biologists obtained relatively better results on the verbal test. Theoretical physicists showed some tendency to perform relatively better in the verbal test while the experimental ones stood out more in the space test. Among social scientists, experimental psychologists are relatively better off in spatial or mathematical tests than anthropologists.It is interesting to note that the mean of 154 observed for the total sample is very close to the ratio of 1 for every 4000 (equivalent to an IQ or 156) found by Galton (1869) and to the mean IQ of 155 obtained by Cox (1926) in their studies of geniuses. This suggests a relative stability for the mean level of intelligence for the extremely successful thinkers across domains, countries and time.ReferencesCox, C. M. (1926). The Early Mental Traits of Three Hundred Geniuses. Volume II. Genetic Studies of Genius. Stanford, California: Stanford University Press (Reprinted in 1959).Galton, F. (1869). Hereditary Genius: An Inquiry into Its Laws and Consequences. London: Macmillan, p. 1 (Reprinted, Bristol: Thoemmes Press, 1999).Roe, A. (1953). ''The making of a scientist.'' New York, NY: Dodd, Mead.
What is the average IQ for a 17 year old?
There is no specific IQ for any age. At the start of the test, you should have been asked your age and this is taken into account so it will be the same for all ages. This is how the IQ score goes: Over 140 - Genius or near genius 120 - 140 - Very superior intelligence 110 - 119 - Superior intelligence 90 - 109 - Normal or average intelligence 80 - 89 - Dullness 70 - 79 - Borderline deficiency Under 70 - Definite feeble-mindedness The properties of the normal distribution apply to IQ scores: 50% of IQ scores fall between 90 and 110 70% of IQ scores fall between 85 and 115 95% of IQ scores fall between 70 and 130 99.5% of IQ scores fall between 60 and 140 Low IQ & Mental Retardation 5% of people have an IQ under 70 and this is generally considered as the benchmark for "mental retardation", a condition of limited mental ability in that it produces difficulty in adapting to the demands of life. Severity of mental retardation can be broken into 4 levels: 50-70 - Mild mental retardation (85%) 35-50 - Moderate mental retardation (10%) 20-35 - Severe mental retardation (4%) IQ < 20 - Profound mental retardation (1%) High IQ & Genius IQ Genius IQ is generally considered to begin around 140 to 145, representing ~.25% of the population (1 in 400). Here's a rough guide: 115-124 - Above average (e.g., university students) 125-134 - Gifted (e.g., post-graduate students) 135-144 - Highly gifted (e.g., intellectuals) 145-154 - Genius (e.g., professors) 155-164 - Genius (e.g., Nobel Prize winners) 165-179 - High genius 180-200 - Highest genius >200 - "Unmeasurable genius" Hope this helps :)
What is the Average IQ for North American Females?
IQ tests have been criticized for testing how similar a person's thought processes are to the author of the tests, primarily men, rather than how intelligent they are. In particular, some tests have been biased towards thought processes where males are dominant, such as 3D spatial rotation and visualization. Tests devised by females would be more likely to emphasize female strengths, such as computation and communication. Many modern IQ tests attempt to control for gender differences by including more questions targeted at female strengths. However, such efforts are hampered by the lack of a clear definition of intelligence. A score of 155 is associated with genius. So yes, you are above average. What you do with that uniqueness is completely up to you. Have a great day.
What do you think would be the minimum IQ to win the Nobel Prize in Physics today?
I think the Nobel Prizes are given to appreciate the quality of work done by a physicist. IQ nowhere comes into the picture. To win a Nobel you need A) Clear understanding of subject.B) Revolutionary work in the subject.C) Some luck.As far as I know none of the above factors need high IQ.EDIT: After writing the answer I realized, the factor B requires A.
Does it take genius to win a Nobel Prize in Physics today, or is above average intelligence, hard work, luck, and the right connections, enough?
“Genius” is not a well defined term. But if people had taken and of the most used IQ tests before doing the work that resulted in a Nobel Prize, I am confident that many of them would not have tested in the genius range.OTOH, some types of unusual creativity that have resulted in great work in science aren’t well tested for by any IQ test.In my opinion Leon Lederman (Leon M. Lederman - Wikipedia) was the most creative experimenter in particle physics in the second half of the 20th century. He is obviously highly intelligent, but from some of the things I’ve heard him say (I’ve heard him speak, and I once interviewed him as part of a fellowship) I’m fairly sure he wouldn’t have quite made it into the genius range on an IQ test. It would be a near thing. He was/is certainly a creative genius.There are different ways to demonstrate genius, and IMO it is a rare event when a Nobel Laureate hasn’t exhibited at least one of these.