Table 2.
Mean accuracy (s.d.) and [range] on rhyming and non-rhyming trials by all deaf and hearing participants(n=15 each group) and by deaf subgroup performing above chance on rhyme task and hearing controls matched on age, NVIQ and gender (n=9 each group).
| Rhyme (max=50) | Non-rhyme (max=50) | Total correct (max=100) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaf (n=15) | 24.7 (8.5) [9-38] | 36.9 (7.1) [23-47] | 61.7 (9.2) [48-78] |
| Hearing (n=15) | 48.5 (1.1) [47-50] | 48.2 (2.7) [40-50] | 96.7 (3.1) [88-100] |
| Deaf – above chance (n=9) | 29.8 (5.5) [22-38] | 37.67 (7.2) [23-47] | 67.4 (7.1) [59-78] |
| Hearing (n=9) | 48.6 (1.1) [47-50] | 48.8 (1.6) [40-50] | 97.3 (2.3) [93-100] |