Table 2.
Sex differences on all the measures of interest.
| Dependent Variable | Male M (SD) | Female M (SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Conduct problems | 1.453 (1.887) a | 0.762 (1.546) b |
| Hyperactivity | 3.232 (3.043) a | 1.991 (2.591) b |
| Difficulties with peers | 1.145 (1.654) a | 0.754 (1.286) b |
| Emotional difficulties | 1.481 (1.925) a | 1.501 (1.876) a |
| Reading comprehension | 8.445 (1.791) a | 8.456 (1.832) a |
| Reading speed | 1.926 (0.801) a | 1.998 (2.512) a |
| Reading accuracy (no. of errors) | 3.245 (3.289) a | 3.376 (3.501) a |
| Speed in mental arithmetic calculation | 30.957 (19.123) a | 35.198 (20.978) b |
| Accuracy in mental arithmetic calculation (no. of errors) | 0.721 (1.085) a | 0.892 (1.212) a |
Note: Different subscripts indicate significantly different means (p < 0.05). Comparisons were run on raw scores.