Piaget's Data and Spearman's Theory--An Empirical Reconciliation and Its Implications for Academic Achievement.

Inman, William C.; Secrest, Barbara T.

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Publication Date: 1981

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Piaget's Data and Spearman's Theory--An Empirical Reconciliation and Its Implications for Academic Achievement.

Inman, William C.; Secrest, Barbara T.

Intelligence, v5 n4 p329-44 Oct-Dec 1981

A hierarchical factor solution was obtained from a psychometrized battery of Piagetian-type tasks individually administered to 660 kindergarten children. The first two levels of factors included Piagetian theoretical entities. A third level factor was identified as a g. The association of Piagetian tasks with academic achievement was through the g factor. (Author/RD)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Measurement, Correlation, Factor Analysis, Factor Structure, Intelligence, Logical Thinking, Primary Education

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