Description

The SQ-R consists of a set of questions related to an individual’s tendency to analyze, understand, and apply systems in the world around them. This revised version expanded and refined the original Systemizing Quotient (SQ), which focuses on classification, analysis, and construction of systems.

Objective

The main objective of the SQ-R is to measure an individual’s ability to understand and manage systems, including technical, mechanical, social, or other systems that appear in everyday life.

Analysis

The analysis of the SQ-R involves conducting psychometric assessments using the scale’s questions and estimating the overall scores for each individual or cross-type system category.

Calibration

The calibration of the SQ-R is based on large population samples, in order to provide standardized guidelines for interpreting scores.

References

Wheelwright, S., Baron-Cohen, S., Goldenfeld, N., Delaney, J., Fine, D., Smith, R., … & Wakabayashi, A. (2006). Predicting autism spectrum quotient (AQ) from the systemizing quotient-revised (SQ-R) and empathy quotient (EQ). Brain Research, 1079(1), 47-56.
Baron-Cohen, S., Wheelwright, S., Skinner, R., Martin, J., & Clubley, E. (2001). The Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ): Evidence from Asperger syndrome/high-functioning autism, males and females, scientists and mathematicians. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 31(1), 5-17.