Group performance for immediate and delayed recall
and recognition of objects (OMT) was also similar
for alternate forms of the test, but the relative performance
of each child as revealed by low test-retest reliabilities
was inconsistent. The regression analysis revealed
improved test-retest correlation for both immediate and
delayed memory when items that were poor predictors
of each version were excluded from the total. Testing
with a different sample of children will be required to
cross-validate this result, but further work on alternate
form development would enhance the applicability of
this test for sitatuions when repeated testing is required.