The Word Association Reasoning test is one of the nine tests available in the FinxS Reasoning Assessment Suite and highly predictive of an applicant's ability to percieve relationships between different sets of information.

Word Association tests correspond with a candidate's current ability to generate creative and useful ideas and connect relevant concepts and create parallel links between them. Word Association typically correlates with jobs and skills such as journalism, marketing planning, politics, negotiating, brainstorming, resolving differences, paraphrasing, influencing buy-in and empathising.

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When administered correctly, reasoning tests can significantly boost the probability of selecting the right candidate for a job.

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Online Assessments

Abstract tests are easy to administer and are completed online via our cloud-based platform. Simply send candidates a link and an access code to complete the test. You will receive an automated report straight to your inbox within minutes of the test completion.

36 Language Options

FinxS Reasoning Assessments are used globally and available in 36 different languages. Ensure your applicants understand the questions and complete the test to the best of their ability. The resulting report is also available in different languages that can be ordered for no extra cost.

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The Word Association test measures an individual's ability to make parallel links between concepts and correlates with creative problem solving. Candidates with a strong word association have an excellent understanding of word meanings and how different words relate to each other.

Someone who demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of word associations might ask questions such as "If this is how these concepts relate to each other, what other concepts share the similar association?" or "How can I apply the learned association here, even though they are two different fields?"

A candidate who scores highly has the ability to:

• Identify relationships between information received
• Understand links between different concepts
• Draw logical conclusions

These abilities are critical to performance in Journalism, Accounting and Politics. 

The Word Association section of the reasoning test consists of 16 questions. A word pair appears on screen with four other word pairs below it. Candidates need to select one of the four, word couples that have a similar relationship to the one in question.

Each test begins with a practice question so candidate's are familiar with the test format and understand what to expect. Candidates that spend too long on a particular question or rush through all the questions may receive a lower score. We strongly recommend candidates take the time to double-check their answers, especially on the more complicated word pair associations.

Word Association reasoning tests are a precise and reliable way to assess the aptitude and predict the performance of job applicants. 

Interviews, resumes and reference checks are often ineffective predictors of job performance as recruiters judge candidates based on subjective, rather than job-related, competencies and skills. Reasoning tests help hiring managers to draw more objective conclusions about an applicants working style. A cognitive ability test will tell you whether a candidate will take their time to ensure accuracy or will work quickly to complete tasks under time pressure. 

When the results are used in a robust recruitment process, reasoning tests will ensure you hire the right candidate for the role.