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  • Executive functions are crucial in cognitive and clinical studies.
  • The random number generation (RNG) task assesses executive functions, including inhibition and working memory.
  • Traditional RNG measures rely on summary statistics, potentially losing sequential information.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the utility of recurrence quantification analysis (RQA) for executive function assessment.
  • To compare RQA with traditional measures in analyzing RNG task data.
  • To determine if RQA offers a more parsimonious and interpretable approach.

Main Methods:

  • 242 undergraduate students completed a non-paced RNG task.
  • Data were analyzed using principal component analysis.
  • Recurrence quantification analysis (RQA) was applied to the sequential data.

Main Results:

  • Both traditional and RQA measures captured similar information from RNG data.
  • RQA provided a more parsimonious representation of the data.
  • RQA measures demonstrated better interpretability compared to traditional statistics.

Conclusions:

  • Recurrence quantification analysis (RQA) is a valuable tool for studying executive functions.
  • RQA offers a more efficient and insightful method for analyzing random number generation (RNG) task data.
  • This non-linear approach enhances the understanding of cognitive processes.