Abstract: A method of determining a requirements characterization profile for an entity is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of receiving classification parameters defining a requirement for an entity and selecting, in dependence on the classification parameters, a set of entities from a database of previously assessed entities. The method further comprises retrieving from the database characterization parameters of the selected set of entities, and constructing, in dependence on the characterization parameters, a requirements characterization profile for the entity. An apparatus is provided that comprised means for performing such a method.

Abstract: A testing system includes apparatus and methods of testing a subject according to a forced-choice scheme. The scheme is based on Thurstonian Item-Response. Theory and is particularly relevant to personality assessment. The invention provides dynamic test generation and scoring for efficient testing of subjects using unique tests.

Abstract: Apparatus for and a method of providing access to comparison metrics data relating to the comparison of a test or target group with a reference group, such as a benchmark group. An analytics system is also described.

Abstract: A method of determining a requirements characterisation profile for an entity is disclosed. The method includes the steps of receiving classification parameters defining a requirement for an entity and selecting, in dependence on the classification parameters, a set of entities from a database of previously assessed entities. The method further includes retrieving from the database characterisation parameters of the selected set of entities, and constructing, in dependence on the characterisation parameters, a requirements characterisation profile for the entity. An apparatus is provided that includes means for performing such a method.