Statistical analysis and interpretation in a study of prelingually deaf children implanted before five years of age

Ear Hear. 2003 Feb;24(1 Suppl):15S-23S. doi: 10.1097/01.AUD.0000051686.02809.18.

Abstract

This article describes the major statistical analyses used in a large-scale study of prelingually deaf children implanted before 5 yr of age. Two major challenges posed by the data were the need to reduce the number of outcome measures to a reasonable number while retaining the important information underlying the multiple measures, and the need to determine the unique contributions of multiple sets of predictor variables. The approach taken-principal components analysis of the outcome measures followed by hierarchical multiple regression-provided a compromise between statistical complexity and ease of interpretation.

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cochlear Implantation*
  • Cochlear Implants*
  • Communication
  • Data Interpretation, Statistical
  • Deafness / rehabilitation*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Outcome Assessment, Health Care
  • Regression Analysis