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Differential Ability Scales
(DAS)
Step-by-step
Analysis
Step 2 in interpretation is examination of any GCA vs. Cluster differences.
Are any of the Cluster scores statistically different from the GCA score and do
these differences constitute a level of unusualness? The completed DAS
Analysis Sheet indicates that both the 22-point difference between the GCA
and the Nonverbal Reasoning scores and the 16-point difference between the GCA
and the Spatial score are not only statistically significant but also are only
expected to occur in small percentages (1% and 10% respectively) of the
population. Because of this, examiners can feel confident that the GCA score
itself is not a clear summary of Kate's abilities. While Kate was able to
express her knowledge and understanding at an average level for her age through
the use of verbal expression, her ability to perform tasks that involve spatial
visualization was much better developed while her ability to utilize nonverbal,
logical, sequential reasoning seems much less well developed.
Figure-5 CONSIDERATIONS OF GCA vs.
CLUSTER DIFFERENCES
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GCA vs |
DIFF. |
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STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT |
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ABNORMAL |
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FREQUENCY (Table B.3. p. 291) |
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VERBAL: |
3 |
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Y / N |
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Y / N |
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in ____ % of the population. |
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NONVERBAL REASONING: |
-22 |
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Y / N |
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Y / N |
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in __1 _ % of the population. |
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SPATIAL: |
16 |
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Y / N |
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Y / N |
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in _10__ % of the population. |
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