Comments on: Computer games can improve reading and maths

By: Dr Jonathan Reed - Child Neuropsychology » Blog Archive » Computer games and Neuropsychology- realizing the potential

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:00:00 +0000

[...] Computer games can improve reading and maths [...]

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casual games downloads — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:06:40 +0000

Now more and more studies are being conducted revealing the positive aspects of computer games. That’s a good news.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:53:40 +0000

Thanks for comment Lars. The research was done independently by someone else and I had no say on the design or sample numbers. I think there is a limitation with the small sample size but I was surprised to see such a difference with such a small sample. I think there was a statistical difference on the maths scores between the computer group and controls. Ideally I would like to see a study with approx 50 participants and 50 controls. It would be good to see if the same sort of effect was replicated.

By: Lars Hyland

Lars Hyland — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:22:35 +0000

Great to see positive research here. Can I ask about the statistical significance of 20 pupils? What is the strength of inference that be made with larger group sizes?
In general what in your view is the optimal sample size for this sort of study?