Table 3.
Raw and estimated means and variance explained by the Level and Shape Growth Curve Factors.
| Variable | Raw Mean | Estimated Mean | r2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSID II MDI 12 | 9.75 | 9.74 | 0.45 |
| BSID II MDI 18 | 9.98 | 10.01 | 0.53 |
| BSID II MDI 24 | 10.27 | 10.25 | 0.68 |
| Verbal Composite 30 | 8.96 | 8.96 | 0.75 |
| Verbal Composite 36 | 9.75 | 9.76 | 0.75 |
| Verbal Composite 42 | 10.43 | 10.42 | 0.75 |
| Verbal Composite 48 | 10.86 | 10.86 | 0.74 |
| Nonverbal Composite 30 | 9.12 | 9.12 | 0.60 |
| Nonverbal Composite 36 | 9.79 | 9.78 | 0.50 |
| Nonverbal Composite 42 | 10.23 | 10.22 | 0.60 |
| Nonverbal Composite 48 | 10.86 | 10.86 | 0.63 |
Note. Variables were standardized longitudinally to have a mean of 10 and a standard deviation of 1.