title: Test-retest reliability and factor stability of the behavioral evaluation for epidemiology studies test battery.
abstract: The Behavioral Evaluation for Epidemiology Studies test battery uses touch-screen technology and novel methodologies to enhance neurobehavioral assessment. Scores generally show differential stability from the first trial with individual test reliabilities at or above .80 when normalized to a 3-min. administration. Six highly reliable (r > or = .87) factors were identified that cover functions known to be sensitive to neurotoxicants and physical exposures. These results strongly support recommendation of the new test battery for use in repeated-measures epidemiologic studies where first trial stability is desired.
authors.affiliation: Battelle Center for Public Health Research and Evaluation, Seattle, WA 98105, USA.
authors.forename: Diana
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Echeverria
authors.forename: Nicholas J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Heyer
authors.forename: Alvan C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Bittner
authors.forename: Diane
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Rohlman
authors.forename: James S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Woods
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D016288:Computer Terminals; D003936:Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects; D016021:Epidemiologic Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008838:Microcomputers; D008875:Middle Aged; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects; D011594:Psychometrics; D012016:Reference Values; D015203:Reproducibility of Results