Table 12.
Fixed effects in model of relative clause attachment preferences
Fixed effect | Estimate | SE | p-value | |
---|---|---|---|---|
(Intercept) | 0.339 | 0.150 | 0.023 | |
Condition effect Individual differences | Low Attach. | 2.464 | 0.344 | <0.001 |
VWM | −0.003 | 0.084 | 0.969 | |
Inhib. | −0.036 | 0.122 | 0.770 | |
Phon. | −0.002 | 0.103 | 0.985 | |
Lang. | −0.246 | 0.103 | 0.016 | |
Speed | 0.049 | 0.080 | 0.539 | |
Individual difference × Condition interactions | Low Attach. × VWM | 0.937 | 0.275 | 0.001 |
Low Attach. × Inhib. | −0.042 | 0.399 | 0.915 | |
Low Attach. × Phon. | 0.251 | 0.338 | 0.458 | |
Low Attach. × Lang. | 0.338 | 0.335 | 0.313 | |
Low Attach. × Speed | 0.655 | 0.255 | 0.010 |
Notes: Effects coding was used for the condition effects. The condition effect here refers to the likelihood of answering yes to a comprehension question when it promoted the low attachment reading (0.5) opposed to the high attachment reading (−0.5). Random intercepts and slopes for all condition effects for both subjects and items were also included in the model. “VWM” = Verbal working memory span; “Inhib” = Inhibitory control; “Speed” = Perceptual speed; “Phon.” = Phonological ability; “Lang.” = Language experience.