Understanding the examples that the sceintists have shown, a parallel can be drawn where more than IQ, EQ should have been the criteria. Unless the study was purely sceintific and about techinal queries.(such as mathemetical,or other such subjects. For those who are not aware about this subject on EQ, you could get a reference from Web about Daniel Goleman. Emotional Quotient(EQ) is a study which is used to determine issues such as Emotions and how one over powers or has better control over them. These emotions are often reflected in the decisions and priorities that we make. I honestly believe, the order of birth makes larger and significant impact on Emotional Intelligence, where as Intelligence Quotient is more about grasp and ability to read.