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CPEA STAART PLS_4

90 Shared Subjects

PLS 4 as defined by the CPEA STAART Project
Clinical Assessments
Speech-Language
10/01/2010
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12/16/2022
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Definition
Submission Template
Query Element Name Data Type Size Required Description Value Range Notes Aliases
subjectkey GUID Required The NDAR Global Unique Identifier (GUID) for research subject NDAR*
interview_date Date Required Date on which the interview/genetic test/sampling/imaging/biospecimen was completed. MM/DD/YYYY pls_date_std, q39_date
Query cycle Integer Recommended Timepoint information -1 = Screener; 0 = Baseline; 97 = Taper; 98 = Withdrawal; 99 = Interim contact; Otherwise: weeks since baseline
patid String 20 Recommended A Participant ID
network String 20 Recommended Network CPEA or STAART Network
Query site String 101 Recommended Site Study Site
Query study String 100 Recommended Study; The code for each individual study
Query pls_ac11_ae Integer Recommended PLS: Auditory Comprehension 6-11 Months - Anticipates an event or signal 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass
Query pls_ac11_fl Integer Recommended PLS: Auditory Comprehension 6-11 Months Follows line of regard 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass
Query pls_ac11_hand Integer Recommended Understands what you want when you extend your hands & say 'come with me' 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_14
Query pls_ac11_look Integer Recommended Looks at objects or people the caregiver calls attention to 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_13
Query pls_ac11_no Integer Recommended Responds to 'no-no' 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_15
Query pls_ac11_othno Integer Recommended Understands a specific word or phrase (other than 'no') 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_16
Query pls_ac11_uw Integer Recommended PLS: Auditory Comprehension 6-11 Months - Understands a specific word or phrase 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass
Query pls_ac17_cues Integer Recommended Follows routine, familiar directions with cues 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_18
Query pls_ac17_fam Integer Recommended Identifies familiar objects from a group of objects 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_20
Query pls_ac17_ma Integer Recommended PLS: Auditory Comprehension 12-17 Months- Maintains attention for two minutes 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass
Query pls_ac17_mobj Integer Recommended Uses more than one object in play 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_17
Query pls_ac17_obj Integer Recommended Demonstrates appropriate use of objects in play 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_19
Query pls_ac2_enjoy Integer Recommended Enjoys caregiver's attention 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_2
Query pls_ac2_gla Integer Recommended Glances momentarily at a person who talks to him or her 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_1
Query pls_ac2_looks Integer Recommended Looks intently at a speaker 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_4
Query pls_ac2_react Integer Recommended Reacts to sounds other than voices in the environment 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_3
Query pls_ac23_parts Integer Recommended Identifies body parts on self, caregiver, or teddy bear 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_23
Query pls_ac23_photo Integer Recommended Identifies photographs of familiar objects 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_21
Query pls_ac23_verbs Integer Recommended Understands verbs in context 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_24
Query pls_ac23_word Integer Recommended Understands inhibitory words 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_22
Query pls_ac29_act Integer Recommended Recognizes action in pictures 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_27
Query pls_ac29_cloth Integer Recommended Identifies clothing items on self or caregiver 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_25
Query pls_ac29_sev Integer Recommended Understands several pronouns 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_28
Query pls_ac29_spat Integer Recommended Understands spatial concepts 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_44
Query pls_ac35_2step Integer Recommended Follows two-step, related commands without cues 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_32
Query pls_ac35_descr Integer Recommended Understands simple descriptive concepts 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_31
Query pls_ac35_obj Integer Recommended Understands use of objects 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_29
Query pls_ac35_part Integer Recommended Understands part/whole relationships 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_30
Query pls_ac41_conce Integer Recommended Understands quantity concepts 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_33
Query pls_ac41_neg Integer Recommended Understands negatives in sentences 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_35
Query pls_ac41_pron Integer Recommended Understands pronouns 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_34
Query pls_ac47_categ Integer Recommended Identifies categories of objects in pictures 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_38
Query pls_ac47_color Integer Recommended Identifies colors 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_36
Query pls_ac47_infer Integer Recommended Makes inferences 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_37
Query pls_ac47_more Integer Recommended Understands 'more' and 'most' 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_40
Query pls_ac47_pana Integer Recommended Understanding picture analogies 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_39
Query pls_ac5_head Integer Recommended Turns head to locate the source of sound 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_5
Query pls_ac5_mouth Integer Recommended Mouths objects 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_8
Query pls_ac5_searc Integer Recommended Actively searches to find a person who is talking 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_6
Query pls_ac5_sound Integer Recommended Discriminates one sound from another 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_7
Query pls_ac53_exp Integer Recommended Understands expanded sentences 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_41
Query pls_ac53_shape Integer Recommended Understands qualitative concepts (shapes) 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_43
Query pls_ac53_spat Integer Recommended Understands spatial concepts 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_26
Query pls_ac53_tall Integer Recommended Understands qualitative concepts (tall, long, short) 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_42
Query pls_ac59_er Integer Recommended Understands -er ending as 'one who' 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_45
Query pls_ac59_exp Integer Recommended Understands expanded sentences 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_47
Query pls_ac59_noun Integer Recommended Understands noun + two modifying adjectives 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_48
Query pls_ac59_qual Integer Recommended Understands qualitative concepts 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_49
Query pls_ac59_time Integer Recommended Understands time concepts (night, day) 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_46
Query pls_ac65_bel Integer Recommended Identifies an object that doesn't belong 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_50
Query pls_ac65_body Integer Recommended Indicates body parts on self 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_52
Query pls_ac65_pass Integer Recommended Understands passive voice sentences 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_53
Query pls_ac65_quan Integer Recommended Understands quantity concepts 'three' and 'five' 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_51
Query pls_ac71_pic Integer Recommended Orders pictures from largest to smallest 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_54
Query pls_ac71_quan Integer Recommended Understands quantity concepts (half, whole) 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_55
Query pls_ac71_time Integer Recommended Understands time/sequence concepts (first, last) 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_56
Query pls_ac77_init Integer Recommended Identifies initial sounds 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_57
Query pls_ac77_quan Integer Recommended Understands quantitative concepts (each) 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_58
Query pls_ac77_rhy Integer Recommended Understands rhyming sounds 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_59
Query pls_ac8_activ Integer Recommended Actively searches for source of sound when the source is not visible 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_12
Query pls_ac8_antic Integer Recommended Anticipates what will happen next 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_11
Query pls_ac8_inter Integer Recommended Interrupts activity when you call his or her name 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_10
Query pls_ac8_shake Integer Recommended Shakes and bangs objects in play 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_9
Query pls_ac83_add Integer Recommended Adds and subtracts numbers to five 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_60
Query pls_ac83_gram Integer Recommended Makes grammaticality judgments 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_62
Query pls_ac83_time Integer Recommended Understands time concepts (seasons) 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ac_61
Query pls_date Integer Recommended PLS Date
Query pls_ec11_cn Integer Recommended PLS: Expressive Communication 6-11 Months - Communicates nonverbally, using gestures or pushing and pulling behaviors 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass
Query pls_ec11_att Integer Recommended Seeks attention from others 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_11
Query pls_ec11_p4c Integer Recommended PLS: Expressive Communication 6-11 Months - Produces at least four different consonant-like sounds 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass
Query pls_ec11_ges Integer Recommended Communicates nonverbally, using gestures or pushing and pulling behaviors 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_13
Query pls_ec17_hv Integer Recommended PLS: Expressive Communication 12-17 Months - Has a vocabulary of at least one word 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass
Query pls_ec11_sim Integer Recommended Plays simple games 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_12
Query pls_ec17_cons Integer Recommended Produces a variety of consonant sounds 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_20
Query pls_ec17_game Integer Recommended Initiates a turn-taking game or social routine 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_18
Query pls_ms_dnt Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Morphology-Syntax - Did not talk spontaneously
Query pls_ec17_play Integer Recommended Participates in a play routine with another person for 1 to 2 minutes 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_15
Query pls_ec17_syl Integer Recommended Babbles two syllables together ('mama', 'bada') 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_16
Query pls_ec17_toy Integer Recommended Extends toy or points to object to show others 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_19
Query pls_ec17_voc Integer Recommended Able to vocalize without accompanying arm and leg movements 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_14
Query pls_ec17_word Integer Recommended Has vocabulary of at least one word 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_17
Query pls_ec23_510w Integer Recommended Uses five to ten words 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_22
Query pls_ec23_com Integer Recommended Produces different types of consonant-vowel combinations 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_24
Query pls_ec23_imit Integer Recommended Imitates words 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_21
Query pls_ec23_req Integer Recommended Uses vocalizations and gestures to request toys or food 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_23
Query pls_ec23_syl Integer Recommended Babbles short syllable strings with inflection similar to adult speech 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_25
Query pls_ec29_com Integer Recommended Uses different word combinations 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_30
Query pls_ec29_pho Integer Recommended Names objects in photographs 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_26
Query pls_ec29_pra Integer Recommended Uses words for a variety of pragmatic functions 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_29
Query pls_ec29_que Integer Recommended Asks questions 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_28
Query pls_ec29_wor Integer Recommended Uses words more often than gestures to communicate 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_27
Query pls_ec35_34wor Integer Recommended Combines three or four words in spontaneous speech 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_32
Query pls_ec35_ing Integer Recommended Uses verb + '-ing' 0; 1 0 = No; 1 = Yes q39_ec_34
Query pls_ec35_plu Integer Recommended Uses plurals 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_31
Query pls_ec35_utt Integer Recommended Uses a variety of nouns, verbs, modifiers, and pronouns in spontaneous utterances 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_35
Query pls_ec35_what Integer Recommended Answers 'what' and 'where' questions 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_33
Query pls_ec41_45wor Integer Recommended Produces basic four- to five-word sentences 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_36
Query pls_ec41_nam Integer Recommended Names a variety of pictured objects 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_37
Query pls_ec41_pos Integer Recommended Uses possessives 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_40
Query pls_ec41_quan Integer Recommended Uses quantity concepts 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_39
Query pls_ec41_use Integer Recommended Tells how an object is used 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_38
Query pls_ec47_ana Integer Recommended Completes analogies 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_43
Query pls_ec47_hyp Integer Recommended Answers questions about hypothetical events 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_44
Query pls_ec47_log Integer Recommended Answers questions logically 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_41
Query pls_ec47_sta Integer Recommended Uses words that describe physical state 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_42
Query pls_ec5_cri Integer Recommended Varies pitch, length, or volume of cries 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_4
Query pls_ec5_ple Integer Recommended Vocalizes pleasure and displeasure sounds 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_5
Query pls_ec5_soft Integer Recommended Vocalizes soft, throaty sounds 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_2
Query pls_ec5_spe Integer Recommended Responds to speaker by smiling 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_3
Query pls_ec5_suc Integer Recommended Has a suck/swallow reflex 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_1
Query pls_ec5_voc Integer Recommended Vocalizes when talked to, moving arms and legs during vocalizations 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_6
Query pls_ec53_ana Integer Recommended Completes analogies 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_46
Query pls_ec53_obj Integer Recommended Names objects when the object is described 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_47
Query pls_ec53_whe Integer Recommended Responds to 'where' questions 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_45
Query pls_ec59_adj Integer Recommended Uses adjectives to describe objects 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_52
Query pls_ec59_cat Integer Recommended Names categories 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_49
Query pls_ec59_er Integer Recommended Uses '-er' endings to indicate 'one who' 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_53
Query pls_ec59_past Integer Recommended Uses past tense forms 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_54
Query pls_ec59_qual Integer Recommended Uses qualitative concepts 'short' and 'long' 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_51
Query pls_ec59_rep Integer Recommended Repeats sentences 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_50
Query pls_ec59_why Integer Recommended Responds to 'why' questions by giving a reason 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_48
Query pls_ec65_item Integer Recommended Names the items that fit into categories 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_57
Query pls_ec65_sim Integer Recommended Describes similarities 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_56
Query pls_ec65_sti Integer Recommended Formulates meaningful, grammatically correct questions in response to picture stimuli 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_55
Query pls_ec71_abs Integer Recommended Repairs semantic absurdities 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_60
Query pls_ec71_cou Integer Recommended Counts items and gives correct number 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_59
Query pls_ec71_sim Integer Recommended Completes similes 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_58
Query pls_ec77_gra Integer Recommended Repairs grammatical errors 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_62
Query pls_ec77_rhy Integer Recommended Rhymes words 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_63
Query pls_ec77_seg Integer Recommended Segments words 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_64
Query pls_ec77_wor Integer Recommended Defines words 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_61
Query pls_ec8_cons Integer Recommended Vocalizes two different consonant sounds 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_9
Query pls_ec8_prot Integer Recommended Protests by gesturing or vocalizing 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_7
Query pls_ec8_syl Integer Recommended Combines sounds to form a syllable 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_10
Query pls_ec8_vow Integer Recommended Vocalizes two different vowel sounds 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_8
Query pls_ec83_int Integer Recommended Tells a story with introduction, sequence, and conclusion 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_66
Query pls_ec83_plu Integer Recommended Uses irregular plurals 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_67
Query pls_ec83_quan Integer Recommended Expresses quantity 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_68
Query pls_ec83_sto Integer Recommended Tells a story in sequence, using grammatically correct sentences 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass q39_ec_65
Query pls_ms_art Integer Recommended Articles - a, the 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass
Query pls_ms_cop Integer Recommended Copula (is/are) 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass
Query pls_ms_past Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Morphology-Syntax - Past tense (-ed)
Query pls_ms_fut Integer Recommended Future tense (will, gonna) 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass
Query pls_ms_irr Integer Recommended Irregular past tense (ran, won) 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass
Query pls_ms_irrp Integer Recommended Irregular plurals (feet, men) 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass
Query pls_ms_neg Integer Recommended Negatives - no, not, don't 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass
Query pls_ms_obj Integer Recommended Objective pronouns (him, her, them) 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass
Query pls_ms_pres Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Morphology-Syntax - Present tense
Query pls_ms_poss Integer Recommended Possessive (his, her, hers, its, their, theirs) 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass
Query pls_ms_s3w Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Morphology-Syntax - Spoke in two- to three-word utterances
Query pls_ms_psmrk Integer Recommended Possessive markers - 's 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass
Query pls_ms_reg Integer Recommended Regular plurals (-s, -es) 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass
Query pls_ms_s5w Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Morphology-Syntax - Spoke in four- to five-word sentences
Query pls_ms_sp1w Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Morphology-Syntax - Spoke in one word utterances
Query pls_ms_swu Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Morphology-Syntax - Spoke in successive single word utterances
Query pls_ms_subj Integer Recommended Subjective pronouns (he, she, it, we, they) 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass
Query pls_ms_ucs Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Morphology-Syntax - Used complex sentences
Query pls_ms_uexs Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Morphology-Syntax - Used expanded sentences
Query pls_sl_aqn Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Social Language - Asked a question
Query pls_ms_why Integer Recommended Wh- questions (who, what, where, when, why) 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass
Query pls_ms_yn Integer Recommended Yes-no (is/are, can/could, do/does, will/would) 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass
Query pls_sc_acae Integer Recommended Age Equivalent in Months q39_age1
Query pls_sc_accon Integer Recommended SS Confidence Interval q39_con1
Query pls_sc_aclta Integer Recommended Last Task Administered
Query pls_sc_acpcon Integer Recommended PRs for SS Confidence Interval Values q39_per1
Query pls_sc_acpr Integer Recommended Percentile Rank q39_val1
Query pls_sc_acraw Integer Recommended Raw Scores q39_sc1
Query pls_sc_acss Integer Recommended Standard Scores q39_std1
Query pls_sc_aczro Integer Recommended Number of 0 scores
Query pls_sc_ecae Integer Recommended Age Equivalent in Months q39_age2
Query pls_sc_eccon Integer Recommended SS Confidence Interval
Query pls_sc_eclta Integer Recommended Last Task Administered
Query pls_sc_ecpcon Integer Recommended PRs for SS Confidence Interval Values
Query pls_sc_ecpr Integer Recommended Percentile Rank q39_per2
Query pls_sc_ecraw Integer Recommended Raw Scores
Query pls_sc_ecss Integer Recommended Standard Scores q39_con2
Query pls_sc_eczro Integer Recommended Number of 0 scores
Query pls_sc_tlae Integer Recommended Age Equivalent in Months q39_age3
Query pls_sc_tlcon Integer Recommended SS Confidence Interval q39_con3
Query pls_sc_tlpcon Integer Recommended PRs for SS Confidence Interval Values q39_val3
Query pls_sc_tlpr Integer Recommended Percentile Rank q39_per3
Query pls_sc_tlrs Integer Recommended AC Raw Score + EC Raw Score
Query pls_sc_tlss Integer Recommended Standard Score
Query pls_sc_tlsst Integer Recommended Standard Score Total
Query pls_sl_ans Integer Recommended Answered when you talked to him or her 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass
Query pls_sl_atten Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Social Language - Tried to get your attention
Query pls_sl_da Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Social Language - Directed your attention to something
Query pls_sl_indir Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Social Language - Used indirect requests or hints
Query pls_sl_greet Integer Recommended Greeted someone or said goodbye 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass
Query pls_sl_mcn Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Social Language - Maintained a conversation
Query pls_sl_pro Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Social Language - Protested or complained
Query pls_sl_name Integer Recommended Named an object 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass
Query pls_sl_play Integer Recommended Played with you 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass
Query pls_sl_prw Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Social Language - "Practiced" or repeated words
Query pls_sl_rexp Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Social Language - Talked about recent experiences
Query pls_sl_role Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Social Language - Role-played stereotypic themes
Query pls_sl_rp Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Social Language - Repeated or reworded messages you didnt understand
Query pls_sl_sttop Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Social Language - Stayed on topic
Query pls_sl_talk Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Social Language - Talked about what he or she was doing
Query pls_sl_teo Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Social Language - Told you about an event or object
Query pls_sl_try Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Social Language - Tried to get you to do something
Query pls_sl_usip Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Social Language - Used language to interact with another person
Query pls_sl_usln Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Social Language - Used language to control others behavior
Query pls_sm_aseq Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Semantics - Appropriately sequenced
Query pls_sm_dis Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Semantics - Disorganized
Query pls_sm_nop Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Semantics - Named objects-pictures
Query pls_sm_org Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Semantics - Organized
Query pls_sm_offt Integer Recommended Connected speech: off topic 0; 1 0 = Fail; 1 = Pass
Query pls_sm_otop Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Semantics - On topic
Query pls_sm_outsq Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Semantics - Out of sequence
Query pls_sm_uaw Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Semantics - Used action words
Query pls_sm_uwdo Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Semantics - Used words to describe objects or people
Query pls_sm_uwp Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Semantics - Used words denoting possession
Query pls_sm_uwpl Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Semantics - Used words denoting place
Query pls_sm_uwq Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Semantics - Used words denoting quality
Query pls_sm_uwrc Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Semantics - Used words denoting recurrence
Query pls_sm_uwrn Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Semantics - Used words to give reasons
Query pls_sm_uwtm Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Semantics - Used words denoting time
Query pls_spch_int Integer Recommended PLS: Supplemental Measure Speech Intelligibility
pls_version String 35 Recommended PLS Version
Data Structure

This page displays the data structure defined for the measure identified in the title and structure short name. The table below displays a list of data elements in this structure (also called variables) and the following information:

  • Element Name: This is the standard element name
  • Data Type: Which type of data this element is, e.g. String, Float, File location.
  • Size: If applicable, the character limit of this element
  • Required: This column displays whether the element is Required for valid submissions, Recommended for valid submissions, Conditional on other elements, or Optional
  • Description: A basic description
  • Value Range: Which values can appear validly in this element (case sensitive for strings)
  • Notes: Expanded description or notes on coding of values
  • Aliases: A list of currently supported Aliases (alternate element names)
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