Table 9.
Multiple linear regression analysis (hierarchical) of factors contributing towards general cognitive ability among the urban adolescents (n 350) aged 12 to 13 years, Gombak District, Selangor, Malaysia, July 2011–March 2012
| Variable | F | B | P | R 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12·408 | <0·001 | 0·126 | ||
| Constant | 102·763 | <0·001 | ||
| Socio-economic status | ||||
| Monthly household income | 0·001 | 0·013 | ||
| Father's educational attainment† | 3·118 | 0·031 | ||
| Mother's educational attainment† | 1·211 | 0·407 | ||
| High-energy food pattern | −0·459 | 0·009 |
†Reference group for father and mother's educational attainment is secondary education and below.