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brittanyjeanxo
brittanyjeanxo Posts: 1,829 Member
edited October 2024 in Chit-Chat
Human intelligence based on birth order. Based on certain data, studies show that there is a correlation between birth order and intelligence. However, there is also evidence that suggests that the larger amount of offspring, the lower the average IQ of said offspring. Should we consider things such as wealth, or lack thereof, as a factor in studies attempting to show some relation of the two (IQ and birth order)?

Discuss.

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  • baisleac
    baisleac Posts: 2,019 Member
    I think it comes down to socioeconomics and the reality of how much time a parent has for each child when there are many.... and pants.
  • brittanyjeanxo
    brittanyjeanxo Posts: 1,829 Member
    I think it comes down to socioeconomics and the reality of how much time a parent has for each child when there are many.... and pants.

    Hm, pants, you say? Indubitably. And how would you relate pants into the study? Perhaps we may also try to consider 42 gallons of nut butter as a factor. Maybe the higher the quantity of nut butter in or around your pants has some effect on intelligence?
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
    I think it comes down to socioeconomics and the reality of how much time a parent has for each child when there are many.... and pants.

    Hm, pants, you say? Indubitably. And how would you relate pants into the study? Perhaps we may also try to consider 42 gallons of nut butter as a factor. Maybe the higher the quantity of nut butter in or around your pants has some effect on intelligence?

    With pineapple flavoring to increase the intelligence quotient factor.
  • maidentl
    maidentl Posts: 3,203 Member
    I'm the oldest and smarter than my brother. So I think this is true. Anecdotes = data, right?
  • skinnyjeanzbound
    skinnyjeanzbound Posts: 3,932 Member
    I agree that socioeconomics have an impact on education level, but perhaps less so on raw intelligence (though it's debateable that an IQ test actually measures THAT).

    That being said, I would assert that studying pants and their relationship to IQ would yield the most useful data...
  • Emilyannewithane
    Emilyannewithane Posts: 48 Member
    My dad is the 7th of 9th children and is a doctor. It's all about the person, genetics, parenting and luck. :)
  • CaWaterBug8
    CaWaterBug8 Posts: 1,039 Member
    I think it comes down to socioeconomics and the reality of how much time a parent has for each child when there are many.... and pants.

    Hm, pants, you say? Indubitably. And how would you relate pants into the study? Perhaps we may also try to consider 42 gallons of nut butter as a factor. Maybe the higher the quantity of nut butter in or around your pants has some effect on intelligence?

    With pineapple flavoring to increase the intelligence quotient factor.

    Love that movie!!!!

    Whoops. Edit to fix the quotes.
  • Jade_Butterfly
    Jade_Butterfly Posts: 2,946 Member
    Hmmm. . well I think to base ones intelligence on birth order is utter nonsense. . Not one in this world can be ruled out as having intelligence. . no matter what the birth order was. . geesh.
  • brittanyjeanxo
    brittanyjeanxo Posts: 1,829 Member
    I'm the oldest and smarter than my brother. So I think this is true. Anecdotes = data, right?

    Actually, cross-sectional data has shown that a higher birth order generally means a lower IQ. :flowerforyou:
  • brittanyjeanxo
    brittanyjeanxo Posts: 1,829 Member
    Hmmm. . well I think to base ones intelligence on birth order is utter nonsense. . Not one in this world can be ruled out as having intelligence. . no matter what the birth order was. . geesh.

    Actually part of that was serious. There is quite a bit of cross-sectional data that shows a relation between the two (the higher the birth order, the lower the IQ) but when looking at longitudinal data you have to actually consider external factors such as income, employment, etc.


    This was mostly meant to be taken in jest, but I actually have done research :huh:
  • pinkgigi
    pinkgigi Posts: 693 Member
    Agree about IQ tests being a very limited means of measuring intelligence.

    My son tests as below average, but what he is good at (and at that he is really really good), is not tested in an IQ test. He's just about to finish his university degree.

    GG
  • FindingFit50s
    FindingFit50s Posts: 162 Member
    It's certainly common knowledge that pants and nut butter are intergral factors in determining the IQ of children. However, I do not think pineapple flavoring is an appropriate solution for increasing the intelligence quotient factor. Unless, of course, the pineapple flavoring is part of an overall plan for the child to eat his/her exercise calories. In that case, it would be sensible, considering the preeminent role that exercise calories play in both the intellectual and physical development of children.

    What really concerns me is this. Are we aware of any scientifically valid studies that have been conducted examining the *style* of pants used and how such stylistic choices may affect the child's gender development? I think you'll agree that the implications could be quite enormous.
  • brittanyjeanxo
    brittanyjeanxo Posts: 1,829 Member
    It's certainly common knowledge that pants and nut butter are intergral factors in determining the IQ of children. However, I do not think pineapple flavoring is an appropriate solution for increasing the intelligence quotient factor. Unless, of course, the pineapple flavoring is part of an overall plan for the child to eat his/her exercise calories. In that case, it would be sensible, considering the preeminent role that exercise calories play in both the intellectual and physical development of children.

    What really concerns me is this. Are we aware of any scientifically valid studies that have been conducted examining the *style* of pants used and how such stylistic choices may affect the child's gender development? I think you'll agree that the implications could be quite enormous.

    By God, you've got it! I must report this new information to my partners! Genius, sheer genius!
  • maidentl
    maidentl Posts: 3,203 Member
    Actually, cross-sectional data has shown that a higher birth order generally means a lower IQ. :flowerforyou:

    Well, that data is clearly flawed, then! :laugh:
  • brittanyjeanxo
    brittanyjeanxo Posts: 1,829 Member
    Actually, cross-sectional data has shown that a higher birth order generally means a lower IQ. :flowerforyou:

    Well, that data is clearly flawed, then! :laugh:

    Haha, that's the way to think!
  • california_peach
    california_peach Posts: 1,809 Member
    The best gauge of intelligence is how fast a person can fill their pants WITH nut butter.
  • ilookthetype
    ilookthetype Posts: 3,021 Member
    I think it comes down to socioeconomics and the reality of how much time a parent has for each child when there are many.... and pants.

    Hm, pants, you say? Indubitably. And how would you relate pants into the study? Perhaps we may also try to consider 42 gallons of nut butter as a factor. Maybe the higher the quantity of nut butter in or around your pants has some effect on intelligence?

    With pineapple flavoring to increase the intelligence quotient factor.

    Guys, there are some foods that are used to be thinly veiled innuendos, they are not to be discussed as they are not appropriate. :indifferent:
  • bigdawg025
    bigdawg025 Posts: 774 Member
    Nope... you best not mention any of those foods... you know what they are... some are even pretty tasty (yes... for real!)... and you can find them on real restaurant menus!!!!
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,159 Member
    Discuss this...

    I grew up an only child until I was 9, when my younger brother was born. However, when I was 18, I met my older brother who had been given up for adoption before I was born. He's a full brother (long story). But HE was adopted into a family as the youngest, so he was raised the baby.

    So I'm all three...only child, oldest, and now middle. No wonder I'm so f*cked up.
  • ilookthetype
    ilookthetype Posts: 3,021 Member
    Discuss this...

    I grew up an only child until I was 9, when my younger brother was born. However, when I was 18, I met my older brother who had been given up for adoption before I was born. He's a full brother (long story). But HE was adopted into a family as the youngest, so he was raised the baby.

    So I'm all three...only child, oldest, and now middle. No wonder I'm so f*cked up.

    Your poor brain...
  • audram420
    audram420 Posts: 838 Member
    The best gauge of intelligence is how fast a person can fill their pants WITH nut butter.

    This is your answer!
  • TheNewLK
    TheNewLK Posts: 933 Member
    Discuss this...

    I grew up an only child until I was 9, when my younger brother was born. However, when I was 18, I met my older brother who had been given up for adoption before I was born. He's a full brother (long story). But HE was adopted into a family as the youngest, so he was raised the baby.

    So I'm all three...only child, oldest, and now middle. No wonder I'm so f*cked up.

    So lets see what status does that give you.....You could either be considered to have the lowest IQ out of them all of the highest because you hold all three
  • starracer23
    starracer23 Posts: 1,011 Member
    Umm....I wants to get edumacated, but I aint gots no smarts.

    Mmmmmmm nutbutter.
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