Factor Structure and Measurement Invariance of the Coimbra Neuropsychological Assessment Battery (BANC)

Abstract Objective This study aimed to investigate the factor structure of the Coimbra Neuropsychological Assessment Battery (BANC), which is an individually administered battery designed to assess a wide range of neurocognitive functions in children. Method Using the standardization sample of the B...

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Published in:Archives of clinical neuropsychology 2018-02, Vol.33 (1), p.66-78
Main Authors: Moura, Octávio, Albuquerque, Cristina P, Salomé Pinho, Maria, Vilar, Manuela, Filipa Lopes, Ana, Alberto, Isabel, Pereira, Marcelino, Santos, Maria João Seabra, Simões, Mário R
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Language:English
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Adolescent
Child
Child, Preschool
Factor Analysis, Statistical
Female
Humans
Male
Neuropsychological Tests
Psychometrics - methods
Reference Values
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Summary:Abstract Objective This study aimed to investigate the factor structure of the Coimbra Neuropsychological Assessment Battery (BANC), which is an individually administered battery designed to assess a wide range of neurocognitive functions in children. Method Using the standardization sample of the BANC, a confirmatory factor analysis and a multiple-group analysis were conducted to examine the factor structure and the measurement invariance of three main domains (Memory, Language, and Attention/Executive Functions) in 833 children aged 7–15 years. Results Consistent with the BANC's conceptualization, the three-correlated-factor model demonstrated the most adequate fit to the data. The measurement invariance of the three-correlated-factor model across two age-groups (7–9 years and 10–15 years) was supported (configural, metric, and partial scalar invariance). Conclusion Overall, the BANC shows adequate psychometric properties and provides useful information regarding the children's neuropsychological functioning.
ISSN:0887-6177
1873-5843
DOI:10.1093/arclin/acx052