An Overview of Received Results on MRT, MCT, and PSVT Spatial Ability Tests in Virtual Environments

This paper summarizes our research regarding spatial skills in virtual environments. According to the results, by using the Gear VR, significantly better rates of correct answers can be achieved in the case of females, left-handed, or older students. The rates of correct answers are also better on the Purdue Spatial Visualization Test with the Gear VR. The design of virtual environments positively affects the probabilities of correct answers on the spatial ability tests. This set-up consists of a perspective camera rotated either −45°, 0°, or 45°, with a contrast ratio of 1.5:1 or 3:1 while using a head-mounted display device. In addition, the probability of correct answers and test completion times are not independent and the latter is significantly affected by the used display device, type of test, and gender of the user. The combination of a 75° field of view, a 45° camera rotation, and a 3:1 contrast ratio significantly increases test completion times.