Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Early Child Cognitive Development

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Use The study: “Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Early Child Cognitive Development: Initial Findings in a Longitudinal Observational Study of Child Health”  to help with the following questions…

 

  1. Explain and define statistical analytical procedures. (3)
  2.   This Study used ANCOVA to analyze the data.  Look up and explain what ANCOVA is (1)  and give an example of how it was used (1) .
  3.    This study looked at the stress levels of the mothers using the Perceived Stress Scale.  Look up this scale online and read the questions.  What did the study conclude about stress and the lower scores in the children? (2)  What do you think about the conclusion?  Do you agree/disagree or have other thoughts about the conclusion?  (2)
  4. What are the major conclusions of this study relating to the development of children during the pandemic? (4)
  5. COVID restrictions have created dramatic fallout in the lives of the populations experiencing them.  Thinking like an occupational therapist, the lockdowns have disrupted the occupational experiences of infants and toddlers. How can you use this information as an OTR?  (3)