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| name = Riot IQ [[File:verified.png|14px]]
| logo = Riot IQ.jpg
| type = Private
| founded = 2024
| founder = Dr. Russell T. Warne
| location = Seattle, United States
| hq_location_country = Seattle, United States
| industry = Education
| services = Professional Online IQ Testing, Detailed Cognitive Breakdown, Normed and Psychometrically Validated Scores, Research and Institutional Services, Online Platform and Accessibility, Expansion Plans
| website = https://www.riotiq.com
| key_people = Dr. Russell T. Warne, Robert Neir, Uri Rahimi, Jake Leventhal
| num_employees = 2-10
| num_locations = 
| area_served = Global
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Riot IQ is an American technology and psychometrics company specializing in professional online intelligence testing. Best known for the RIOT (Reasoning and Intelligence Online Test), Riot IQ combines cutting-edge cognitive science with advanced digital delivery to provide accurate, accessible, and unbiased intelligence assessment. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company was founded by Dr. Russell T. Warne and a small team of experts focused on modernizing IQ testing for the digital era.

== Overview ==
Riot IQ offers a digital-first approach to intelligence and cognitive ability assessment. The company’s flagship product, the RIOT IQ Test, is designed for adults and features a battery of subtests that assess a wide range of cognitive abilities. The RIOT IQ platform is used by individuals, educational institutions, researchers, and clinicians seeking precise measurement, diagnostic insights, or research-grade psychometric data.

== History ==
Riot IQ was founded in Seattle, United States, by Dr. Russell T. Warne, a prominent educational psychologist and expert in psychometrics and intelligence research. The RIOT IQ test officially launched in 2025, following several years of development, research, and validation. The company’s mission has been to create a scientifically valid, accessible online IQ test that upholds the highest industry standards for fairness, statistical rigor, and digital convenience.

== Key People ==

* Dr. Russell T. Warne — Founder and Chief Scientist. He is the architect of the test’s scientific framework and leads the research and validation efforts.
* Robert Neir — Research Assistant and item designer, focused on the technical and research aspects of the test.
* Uri Rahimi — Leads marketing and partnerships, and supports research and technical outreach.
* Jake Leventhal — Chief Technology Officer (CTO), who oversees platform and systems development.

== Services ==
Riot IQ delivers several core services:

* RIOT Online IQ Test: A comprehensive, professionally developed IQ test grounded in the Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) model. It measures six broad cognitive indices: Verbal Reasoning, Fluid Reasoning, Spatial Ability, Working Memory, Processing Speed, and Reaction Time.
* Multiple Test Versions: Includes a free sample test (approx. 8 minutes, high margin of error), a basic test (approx. 14 minutes), and a full test (approx. 52 minutes, with precise analytics and lowest margin of error), as well as custom test versions for targeted assessment.
* Detailed Results and Analytics: Each test report includes an IQ score, margins of error, percentile ranking, breakdowns for six cognitive abilities, and subtest T-scores for granular analysis.
* Norm-referenced Scores: All versions are normed for US-born, native English-speaking adults, with scores statistically validated according to best practices in psychometrics.
* Professional and Institutional Solutions: Used by psychologists, researchers, clinicians, and institutions for both individual and group assessments.
* Online Platform: All testing and reporting are conducted via an accessible, secure web-based platform compatible with both desktop and mobile devices.

== Test Structure and Methodology ==
The RIOT IQ Test is built on the CHC theory of intelligence, a widely accepted model in psychology. It uses 15 subtests to measure six domains, providing a multifaceted view of cognitive ability. The full test is completed in under an hour, and version-specific options offer flexibility for quick screening or deep analysis. Riot IQ maintains rigorous standards for fairness and has implemented independent sensitivity reviews to minimize bias across demographic characteristics.

== Area Served ==
While Riot IQ’s platform is available globally to anyone with internet access, all test norms and reference standards are currently based on US adults who are native English speakers. The company is working on expanding and localizing its products to serve additional regions and languages in the future.

== Employees ==
Riot IQ is a small, agile company with 2–10 employees, as of 2025, focusing on highly specialized research, technology development, and client support. The team's expertise covers psychometrics, psychology, software development, marketing, and research.

== Reputation and Reception ==
Riot IQ has garnered attention for its scientific rigor, commitment to unbiased assessment, and transparent development practices. The platform is recommended by professionals in educational psychology and intelligence research and has received positive feedback from universities and experts for its innovative test design and attention to fairness and precision.