Table 7:
Regression models predicting reading skill from sensitivity to imageability and O-P regularities in the aggregated analyses (n=399).
| Predictor | β (coefficient) | SE | z value | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dependent variable: Letter-Word Identification (adj-R2=43%) | ||||
| O-P REG | 4.83 | 0.31 | 15.76 | <.001 |
| IMG | −1.39 | 0.31 | −4.53 | <.001 |
| Dependent variable: Word Attack (adj-R2=45%) | ||||
| O-P REG | 3.84 | 0.25 | 15.67 | <.001 |
| IMG | −1.61 | 0.25 | −6.57 | <.001 |
| Dependent variable: Passage Comprehension (adj-R2=32%) | ||||
| O-P REG | 2.69 | 0.23 | 11.91 | <.001 |
| IMG | −1.12 | 0.23 | −4.95 | <.001 |
Notes: IMG: imageability; O-P REG: O-P regularity (surprisal); FREQ: Frequency.