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Is there a way to compare two different cognitive tests regardless of whether the group is the same or not?

2 years ago in Statistical Analysis By Anjum


Hello experts, 
I am working on my psychology research article in which I have to compare the aspects of cognitive skills and approach in previous studies with the current study. However, I am not sure about the suitable method for this.
I know that the cognitive tests cannot be the same inherently and now, even the parameters used for these tests are different. Therefore, please help me with your valuable suggestions so that I can move further with the process.
If you can share a paper, then I will be more than grateful and I am sure the other researchers in need would be too.

 

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By Jeremy Answered 2 years ago

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Replied 2 years ago

By Anjum

Oh. I understand your point. I just wanted to have experts’ opinions from here as I do not trust websites because of the fear of getting scammed.



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By Jeremy

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By Naleana Schimdt Answered 2 years ago

Hi Anjum, usually the results derived from a test are put on an interval scale. If they are convertible, then you can compare them with each other. For comparison, you can use the t-test method. However, I would like to have more information about your research like whether there are variables, what is the purpose of comparison, and so on in order to suggest to you the methods with confidence.  


Replied 2 years ago

By Anjum

I tried that method but the issue is that the cognitive functions are different and I am confused in regards to that. Like in the previous study, the voluntary actions weren’t the part of research but in my study it is. 
Basically, the time as well as the functions are different. So, is there no way of comparing these?

 



By Raman Answered 2 years ago

Hello dear, I don’t know much about it but I hope these links will be helpful to you. If they are, please do mention it.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK305230/
A comparison of methods for measuring cognitive change in older adults
Comparing Traditional and Digitized Cognitive Tests Used in Standard Clinical
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Replied 2 years ago

By Anjum

Hello Raman, thanks a lot for the links. I will definitely let you know, if these turn out to be helpful and vice-versa too.

 



By Norah Answered 1 year ago

Are you talking about the norm-referenced tests? Because in that case, you already have standard scores and comparing them is easy. For example, if the cognitive functions include the IQ, deviation, or z score, then the results can be compared directly.  Why? Because standard scores have the capability of getting converted into different scales without much hassle. Based on the standard errors in the measurement of such scores, the results become interpretable. The standard values and differences can be calculated by using the two common tests for comparison; one is standard deviation and the other is reliability coefficient.  But before moving forward with this approach make sure that you are not including biased data. It is possible that one of the standardized samples is biased or intentionally included the weaker or stronger section of people with the cognitive functions. In such cases, the comparison can become unreliable and biased too. I wish you very good luck for your research work. All the best


Replied 2 years ago

By Anjum

Thank you so much for your suggestion and warning. I will keep this in mind while doing the comparison.



By Trideep Das Answered 1 year ago

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