Introduction to Individual Growth Curve Analysis

Abstract

Presents a growth curve model and its application in neuropsychology in general and developmental neuropsychology in particular. The chapter begins with a review of the limitations of traditional analytic methods, followed by an overview of the conceptual, mathematical, and statistical foundations of individual growth models and the principles that guide their application in neuropsychology. Particular attention is paid to the conceptual meaning of different statistical models that are employed in growth curve modeling by illustrating the different models with a practical example. Finally, the authors discuss the major problems associated with the application of individual growth models in neuropsychology. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)