Greta,
You have used all the robust stats and then some! Your checks of
internal and external reliality/validty are measure we weren't required to
do "back in the day". I used ANOVA's mostly. Good luck and keep us posted!
Bobby
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From: "greta von der luft" <[log in to unmask]>
Newsgroups: bit.listserv.c-palsy
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Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 10:52 AM
Subject: now greta's stats
Well, let's see which ones am I not using is the better question. The ones
in play right now are:
a.. frequency tables with modes, percentages, and cumulative percentages
for description of kiddos with CP
b.. correlations using spearman, deleted variable and one other type for
internal consistency analysis of the self concept measure
c.. Confirmatory factor analysis using structural equation modeling, scree
plots, and principal factor analysis for construct validity of the self
concept measure
d.. MANOVA for comparing kiddos with CP, their demographic differences and
self concept differences;
e.. MANOVA for comparing kiddos with CP and without CP and self concept
differences
I think that is all that I am using so far.... Needless to say too many
numbers, too much quantitative analysis, but it will be worth it.
I ended up with a good cross section of kiddos with CP (hemiplegic,
diplegic, quadriplegic; average to mild cognitive impairment; independent
walkers to w/c users; 8 yrs old to 16 yrs old) so I think I will have a good
foundation of how these kiddos with CP feel about themselves if the tool is
proven valid/reliable. So far the tool had good internal consistency, and
validity seems okay too so (the validity is more uncertain as the analysis
is not complete). The MANOVAs are still pending....
I hope the results will drive more research, I have plans for that, but
first this needs to be completed. I have to get back to it...UGH
I will keep you all posted....
Thank you,
Greta
----- Original Message -----
From: Bobby Greer<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 1:21 AM
Subject: Re: HUUH???????? Exposure to viral infections at birth linked to
cerebral palsy?????????????
Greta, what stat method(s) are you using?
Bobby
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