A Statistical Self-Experiment

How Average
Are You?

Discover how statistically typical — or unusual — you really are.

Answer a few rapid questions and complete two micro challenges. We'll compare your responses to global behavioral distributions.

Micro Challenge 1 of 2
One-Second Interval
Press the button to start a hidden timer, then press again when you believe exactly one second has elapsed.
Micro Challenge 2 of 2
Sequence Recall
Watch the four tiles carefully. Then repeat the exact sequence from memory.
Get ready
Comparing to global distributions
Your Result
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Average
Most Average Trait
Most Unusual Trait
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What Is How Average Are You?

How Average Are You? is a free online self-experiment that measures how statistically typical your behaviors and instincts are compared to global population data. In about 2 minutes, you answer 10 behavioral questions and complete two micro challenges — a one-second timing test and a sequence memory test — then receive a detailed averageness percentage with trait-by-trait breakdowns.

How It Works

The experiment covers 12 behavioral dimensions including social energy, risk tolerance, patience, curiosity, orderliness, and decisiveness. Each question maps your response to a known population distribution. The two micro challenges test your internal clock precision and short-term memory. Your final score reflects how close to the statistical median you fall across all dimensions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the How Average Are You test work?

You answer 10 rapid behavioral questions and complete two micro challenges (timing precision and sequence memory). Your responses are compared to global behavioral distributions to calculate an averageness percentage.

What does my averageness percentage mean?

A score of 75% or higher means you cluster near the statistical center in most behavioral dimensions. Scores below 35% indicate you are a statistical outlier who diverges meaningfully from the median in multiple areas.

Is this quiz scientifically accurate?

The quiz uses simplified behavioral distributions based on population-level research. While it provides meaningful comparisons, it is designed for entertainment and self-exploration rather than clinical assessment.

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Last updated: March 2026 · whatifs.fun — Free interactive games, experiments & simulations