Table 3

Linear regression of development on birthweight and gestational age of 158 children: y=a+bx

Outcome variable (y)Explanatory variable (x)Estimated      Standard Error of bP value for bAdjusted 100 × r2
ab
Full IQ Birthweight82.28.64.30.0481.9
Birthweight ratio74.821.17.20.0404.7
Gestational age94.0−0.00.60.9610.0
Verbal IQ Birthweight85.66.84.40.1250.9
Birthweight ratio81.914.27.40.0581.7
Gestational age88.80.20.70.7820.0
Performance IQ Birthweight80.89.64.50.0352.2
Birthweight ratio69.627.17.40.0007.3
Gestational age102.5−0.30.70.6390.0
TOMI score Birthweight5.8−1.51.10.1920.5
Birthweight ratio6.2−2.51.90.1820.5
Gestational age8.3−0.10.20.3810.1
Reading rate Birthweight114.6−4.07.10.5720.4
Birthweight ratio94.517.311.90.1480.7
Gestational age146.6−1.21.00.2350.3
Sex (female=1)103.314.63.60.0008.8
Accuracy Birthweight98.33.95.20.4510.0
Birthweight ratio97.17.18.70.4150.0
Gestational age90.20.40.80.5660.0
Sex (Female=1)100.46.32.70.0222.7
Comprehension Birthweight91.25.15.20.3260.0
Birthweight ratio84.515.28.70.0811.3
Gestational age100.6−0.10.80.9000.0
Sex (Female=1)97.40.72.80.8020.0