PSYCH291 Lecture 16: Multivariate Correlations 2_ Return of the Marshmallow Test
16 Dec 2018
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Measure of self-control and willpower to resist temptation. Known for finding that there is significant correlations between results on marshmallow test and results on sat test. P < 0. 05 p < . 001 hundreds of charter schools (kipp) Correlation between self control and sat scores: Revisiting marshmallow test: conceptual replication investigating links between early delay of gratification and later outcomes. 918 sample larger sample improves which validity? statistic validity. Performance on woodcock-johnson psychoeducation test was measured in grade. 1 and at age 15. rationale for conducting the research? replication is a staple of sound science the original sample limited the generalizability - what are they trying to improve? external validity. Employed empirical methods that adjusted for confounding factors inherent in. Controlling for other confounds is the multiple linear regression technique. Quality of home environment (observational assessment) family income. Several measures of cognitive/behavioural skills (vocabulary test, mothers report of anti-social behaviour) results (multiple linear regression)
