Key evidence & numbers
| Evidence | Context |
|---|---|
| Published reference: 51.56 WPM | , measured in self-selected online volunteers using physical keyboards. Original results |
| No universal pass mark | the research average does not establish a requirement for an occupation or for everyday writing. |
| No personal percentile supplied | this reference distribution has not been validated as Helibrain's comparison population. |
What affects it?
The paper distinguishes speed from error measures. Copying familiar prose also sets a different task from producing an original message, so compare results with matching instructions. Paper
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