A comparison of scoring algorithms for the NIH Toolbox executive function tasks in a U.S. norming sample.

ABSTRACT: Executive function (EF) has been extensively linked to various behavioral, clinical, and educational outcomes. There have been, however, few systematic investigations into how best to score EF tasks using speed and accuracy performance, particularly how to generate a summary and norm-referenced score. Using data from an updated norming study for the NIH Toolbox Version 3 (NIHTB V3) with the general U.S. population aged between 3 and 85 (N = 3,794; 52.3% female; Mage = 25.06, SDage = 22.92), we empirically evaluated and compared several scoring algorithms for two EF tests: The Dimensional Change Card Sort (a test of cognitive flexibility) and Flanker (a test of inhibitory control) Tests. Results showed that joint scoring algorithms integrating speed and accuracy into single scores (namely,

SUBMITTER: Shono Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11841212 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature