Behavioral evaluation for epidemiology studies (BEES) battery: evaluation of reliability factor structure

摘要

Behavioral Evaluation for Epidemiology Studies (BEES) test-battery uses state-of art touch-screen technology and novel methodologies to enhance neurobehavioral assessment. The goal was to create measures demonstrating differential stability from the first trial with individual test reliabilities above 0.70. Six highly reliable (r>0.87)- factors were identified that broadly covered functions known to be sensitive to neurotoxicants. Psychometric results altogether support the use of BEES in repeated-measures studies where first trial stability is required. BEES is strongly recommended for use in repeated-measures epidemiologic studies where first trail stability is desired