Separate but EQ
Article Abstract:
The BarOn Emotional Quotient Inventory developed by Israeli psychologist Reuven Bar-On may be used to develop emotional profiles that can be used to find suitable careers for people or to identify weaknesses. It is touted as the first commercially available test for measuring emotional intelligence.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1997
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The victors go despoiled
Article Abstract:
The Ig Nobel awards is a spoof of the Nobel prizes and is given to those whose accomplishments are not praiseworthy. Awardees include Harald Moi for his discovery that gonorrhea was transmitted by an inflatable doll and George Goble for employing liquid oxygen and charcoal to ignite a barbecue.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1996
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Terror Bull: MISTAKES, DAMNED MISTAKES AND STATISTICS
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The article shows how simple statistics regarding incidents and results are inconclusive, using terrorist attacks, baseball batting averages and gasoline shortages as examples.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2004
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