Table 2.
Descriptive Statistics
Measure | Cronbach’s α | Possible Range of Scores | Mean Full Sample (SD) | Mean Males (SD) | Mean Females (SD) | Skew |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A-TACa | 0.92 | 0−19 | 2.10 (3.21) | 2.54 (3.54) | 1.62 (2.73) | 2.34 |
Conners ADHDb | 0.91 | 0−54 | 10.84 (9.00) | 12.67 (9.71) | 9.04 (7.85) | 1.37 |
A-TAC Hyp/Impc | 0.89 | 0−10 | 0.99 (1.69) | 1.17 (1.85) | 0.81 (1.48) | 2.53 |
A-TAC Inattend | 0.90 | 0−9 | 1.03 (1.73) | 1.28 (1.91) | 0.78 (1.49) | 2.23 |
Conners Hyp/Impe | 0.89 | 0−27 | 5.57 (4.93) | 6.39 (5.28) | 4.78 (4.41) | 1.33 |
Conners Inattenf | 0.91 | 0−27 | 5.27 (5.04) | 6.29 (5.45) | 4.26 (4.37) | 1.41 |
Note: ADHD = attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; A-TAC = Autism-Tics and Other Comorbidities Inventory; Conners ADHD = ADHD subscale of the Conners’ Parent Rating Scale; Hyp = hyperactivity; Imp = impulsivity; Inatten = inattention.
Mean A-TAC scores were significantly higher for males than females in the full sample (t6539.22 = 11.90, p < .001, d = 0.29).
Mean Conners ADHD scores were significantly higher for males than females in the full sample (t3843.64 = 13.08, p < .001, d = 0.42).
Mean A-TAC Hyperactivity/Impulsivity scores were significantly higher for males than females in the full sample (t6431.70 = 8.95, p < .001, d = 0.22).
Mean A-TAC Inattention scores were significantly higher for males than females in the full sample (t6369.05 = 12.08, p < .001, d = 0.30).
Mean Conners ADHD Hyperactivity/Impulsivity scores were significantly higher for males than females in the full sample (t3890.60 = 10.50, d = 0.34).
Mean Connors ADHD Inattention scores were significantly higher for males than females in the full sample, t(3829.86) = 13.02, p < .001.