title: Automated neuropsychological assessment metrics (ANAM) and Woodcock-Johnson III Tests of Cognitive Ability: a concurrent validity study.
abstract: This study examines the relationship between a computerized neuropsychological assessment battery, the Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics (ANAM) and a widely used ability measure, Woodcock-Johnson III Tests of Cognitive Ability (WJ-III). Results indicated substantial relationship between the ANAM throughput (accuracy/response time) scores and the WJ-III Cognitive Efficiency cluster. An unexpectedly strong relationship was evident between accuracy scores on the ANAM Logical Reasoning scale and the WJ-III General Intellectual Ability score, purporting to measure the g factor. The findings support the viability of the ANAM as a time- and cost-effective tool for appraisal of cognitive function.
authors.affiliation: Department of Educational Psychology, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 89154-3033, USA. jones@unlv.nevada.edu
authors.forename: W Paul
authors.initials: WP
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.forename: Scott A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Loe
authors.forename: S Kathleen
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Krach
authors.forename: Rhiannon Y
authors.initials: RY
authors.lastname: Rager
authors.forename: Heather M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016000:Cluster Analysis; D003071:Cognition / Q000502:physiology*; D032882:Comprehension / Q000502:physiology; D001330:Electronic Data Processing / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007360:Intelligence / Q000502:physiology*; D007361:Intelligence Tests; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D011930:Reaction Time / Q000502:physiology