Corsi Block Test and Visuospatial Working Memory Dataset (4-8 years old)
Description
This dataset supports the research entitled "Developing and Standardizing a Digital Measurement Tool of Visuospatial Working Memory for Children." The primary aim of the study was to develop and evaluate the Orbital Visuospatial Working Memory Test (OVWMT), a digital tool designed to assess visuospatial working memory among children aged 4 to 8. The data were collected from 46 children (25 boys, 21 girls) attending public schools in Türkiye. The dataset includes: demographic variables (age, gender, preschool attendance, medical history), Corsi Block Test (CBT) results (last block reached, total correct answers), and OVWMT scores (level reached, number of correct, incorrect, and incomplete responses, response durations). Participants were administered both the Corsi Block Test (face-to-face) and the OVWMT (on a computer) in a school setting, following a standardized protocol approved by the MEF University Ethics Committee (Approval No: E-47749665-050.01.04-1944). The working hypothesis was that OVWMT would show a positive correlation with the established Corsi Block Test and would reflect age-related improvements in visuospatial memory. The results supported these assumptions: A moderate positive correlation was found between CBT and OVWMT scores (r = .40, p = .006), Age significantly predicted OVWMT performance (p = .013), Internal consistency of OVWMT was acceptable given the preliminary nature of the tool. The dataset allows for replication of these findings and enables further exploration of the development of visuospatial working memory in early childhood. Researchers may use the data to examine psychometric properties, age-related cognitive differences, and test development strategies. The dataset is fully anonymized and shared in accordance with institutional ethical standards and data protection protocols.
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Participants & Consent The study included 46 children aged 4 to 8 years, recruited from public schools in Türkiye. Parental consent and demographic information were collected using an online form prior to participation. Ethical Approval The study was approved by the MEF University Ethics Committee (Approval No: E-47749665-050.01.04-1944), and all procedures complied with institutional ethical guidelines. Instruments Used Orbital Visuospatial Working Memory Test (OVWMT): A custom-developed digital test written in C# using Visual Studio Code, presented on a 900x900 pixel screen. Corsi Block Test (CBT): Administered face-to-face in traditional format. Software and Tools Visual Studio Code: Used to code and display the OVWMT. SPSS (IBM): Used for data entry and statistical analysis. Procedure Participants first completed the OVWMT on a laptop in a quiet classroom setting. Instructions and a trial round were given before starting. After a 3-minute break, participants completed the CBT with a trained researcher. OVWMT recorded multiple metrics: level reached, response times, correct/incorrect/missed responses, and performance on parallel forms. CBT performance included total correct block sequences and maximum span length. Data Analysis Pearson correlation, ANOVA, and regression analyses were conducted using SPSS to evaluate relationships between age, test performance, and convergent validity. Reproduction The OVWMT code, test structure, and scoring procedure can be shared upon request or recreated following the test description provided in the manuscript. The full protocol, including testing environment, timing, and feedback mechanisms, is detailed in the associated paper.
Institutions
- Ibn Haldun Universitesi