Which tests to believe
Evidence is how well a test predicts real life. Fun is how much you will enjoy the report. We rate all eleven on both, our own included.
Every test, ranked by evidence, with the reason
- Five Traits
Decades of studies; reads a bit like a blood test.
Evidence 5 of 5Fun 2 of 5 - Work You’d Love
Interests predict job satisfaction in meta-analyses.
Evidence 4 of 5Fun 3 of 5 - Strengths
Everyone enjoys it, though the 24 strengths overlap when measured.
Evidence 3 of 5Fun 4 of 5 - The Dark Side
Real, measurable traits. Nobody skips it.
Evidence 3 of 5Fun 4 of 5 - How You Attach
Two solid dimensions; the four styles simplify them.
Evidence 3 of 5Fun 3 of 5 - 16 Types
Letters can flip on a retest. The portraits are a great read.
Evidence 2 of 5Fun 5 of 5 - Trace
Built on behavior research; the tasks themselves are new.
Evidence 2 of 5Fun 5 of 5 - Four Styles
Used everywhere at work, with little independent evidence.
Evidence 2 of 5Fun 3 of 5 - Nine Types
A 2021 review of 104 studies found the evidence mixed.
Evidence 1 of 5Fun 5 of 5 - Four Houses
The house you pick does track your traits. Still a quiz.
Evidence 1 of 5Fun 5 of 5 - How You Show Care
A 2024 review found weak support. Still worth a talk.
Evidence 1 of 5Fun 4 of 5