12Axes vs 8values: eight values or twelve axes?
8values groups its values into four dimensions. 12Axes separates twelve political tensions before comparing reference profiles on four selected dimensions.
At a glance
| Feature | 12Axes | 8values |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12 | 4 axes / 8 values |
| Questions | 36 / 60 / 240 | Depends on version |
| Matches | Ideology · country · personality | Axis/value profile |
Choose 12Axes when
You want separate measures for state structure, representation, liberty, immigration, diplomacy, intervention, public ownership, market control, trade, religion, morality and technology.
When another model is useful
Choose another test when its dimensions and wording better fit what you want to explore. Question counts vary by version; a larger number of axes does not establish greater scientific validity.
Shared lineage
These tests use related scoring concepts. That does not establish that their code, questions or profile datasets share a license.
What these tests cannot tell you
All of them are self-report questionnaires. The result reflects the answers you give on the day, so wording and mood shift it, and no percentage proves membership in any movement. None of them is a scientific instrument or a clinical diagnosis. Treat the profile as a structured summary of your stated preferences and compare runs over time if you want a steadier picture.
Do you want speed or precision?
Choose a quick overview, a more precise result, or the complete 240-question test.
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