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Examining an Alternative Scoring Procedure for a Clinical Working Memory Measure
Daniel S Weitzner1, Matthew Calamia1, Benjamin D Hill2
1Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
Assessment
|July 20, 2021
Summary
The Digit Span test
Area of Science:
- Cognitive psychology
- Neuroscience
- Psychometric testing
Background:
- The Digit Span test is a common measure of working memory.
- Standardized scoring methods show inconsistent links between Digit Span subtests and other working memory measures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare traditional (all-or-nothing) and partial scoring methods for the Digit Span test.
- To examine how these scoring methods relate to other working memory and fluid intelligence measures.
Main Methods:
- The study compared traditional versus partial scoring on Digit Span tasks.
- Relationships were analyzed with other working memory and general fluid intelligence measures.
Main Results:
- Partial scoring showed stronger associations with Digit Span Backwards.
- Partial scoring demonstrated weaker links with Digit Span Forward and Sequencing compared to traditional scoring.
Conclusions:
- Digit Span subtests exhibit distinct properties.
- Partial scoring offers a potentially more nuanced assessment of working memory compared to traditional methods.
