Alva’s logic test estimates general mental ability. The easiest way to explain that ability is that it is the ability to know what to do when you don’t know what to do. Depending on the role you are hiring for, different results will likely be more or less helpful. When leveraging Alva’s role fit matching, you can easily get an understanding of how well a candidate matches a specific role.
If you want an overview of how to interpret the results, here is a quick guide:
| Description | Below average (1-3) | Above average (8-10) |
Logical Ability | The ability to see patterns, draw conclusions, and handle complexity. "Knowing what to do when you don't know what to do." | Needs more time and relies more on previous experience to effectively solve problems. | Quickly learns and handles complex problems well. Can rapidly grasp contexts and draw conclusions. |
For every assessment, including the logic test, a percentage score is also calculated. The percentage score helps compare candidates using a number that most people intuitively can interpret.
The percentage scores for the logic test is calculated using an s-like curve, referred to as a sigmoid function. This means that the percentage change becomes lower and lower, the more extreme score the candidate gets.
This way of calculating the results avoids drawing exaggerated conclusions from small differences between candidates, leading to more objective and fair hiring decisions.
