Table 9.
Definitions of Bilingual Variables
| Variable Name | Definition | Mean (SD) | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilingual Proficiency Ratio | English language score ÷ Spanish Language score | 1.0 (0.26) | 0.47 – 1.65 |
| Length of Bilingualism | (Chronological age - age of second language acquisition) ÷ chronological age | 0.81 (0.22) | 0.28 – 1.0 |
| Bilingual Exposure Ratio | Weekly % English exposure ÷ weekly % Spanish exposure | 1.09 (0.74) | 0.15 – 4.0 |
| Primary Caregiver English Proficiency | Self-rating of English speaking ability on a scale from 0 to 10 | 5.55 (2.85) | 1.0 – 10.0 |
| Primary Caregiver English Accent Rating | Self-rating of English accent on a scale from 0 to 10 | 4.84 (2.86) | 0.0 – 9.0 |