Overview
Some results in TraitLab Pro involve comparisons with a reference sample. For example, scores on personality traits may indicate that a member is "very high" on a given trait. This means that the member is "very high" on the trait compared to a large group of individuals called the reference sample.
Understanding the characteristics of this reference sample helps you interpret what these comparative scores mean and how your team members' results relate to the broader population.
The reference sample in TraitLab Pro is subject to small changes over time as we continue to refine and improve our assessment accuracy.
Sample Characteristics
The current reference sample used in TraitLab Pro includes 12,541 participants with the following characteristics:
Inclusion Criteria
- Age: Between 18 and 65 years
- Language Proficiency: Self-reported English proficiency of "excellent"
- Assessment Completion: Answered a minimum of 120 questions on personality assessments
Age Distribution
- Age Range: 18-65 years
- Average Age: 27.2 years
- Median Age: 23 years
Gender Distribution
56.2% of the sample reported their gender as female.
Education Levels
Participants self-reported their highest educational attainment:
- High school graduate or higher: 96.1%
- College degree or higher: 36.7%
Geographic Distribution
42.5% of the sample resides in the United States.
Interpreting Comparative Scores
When TraitLab Pro indicates that a member scores "high" or "low" on any dimension, this comparison is made relative to this reference sample.
These comparative labels help you understand where each team member falls within the broader population while maintaining the precision and reliability of the assessment results.