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morrobay
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Null hypothesis, Ho Those with science backgrounds can spell as well as those with non-science backgrounds, at the same formal education level. Only looking for opinions not a p-value.
He was good at science.Einstein was a horrible speller. After moving to the US, Einstein became completely bilingual but could never recall how to spell words correctly in both German and English.
Abstract
Children with unilateral hearing loss have been considered to have few, if any, communication or academic difficulties. This study was designed to evaluate the academic achievement, cognitive ability, psycholinguistic, and social skills of a group of 25 monaurally hearing-impaired compared with 25 nonhearing-impaired children. Results indicated no significant differences between the two groups on cognitive or self-concept measures. However, the unilateral group had significantly lower scores on academic tests of word recognition, spelling, and language. The unilateral group was more likely to have repeated a grade, needed special education resource help, or additional tutoring in school. Within the unilateral group, children with severe-to-profound hearing loss had significantly lower WISC-R full scale I.Q.s as compared to the group with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. The results of this study suggest that monaural deafness, especially when severe to profound, may be associated with cognitive and academic deficits, as well as secondary behavioral adjustment problems.
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dlgoff said:I'm one of the worst spellers IMO. I know what it's like not being able to hear at a young age and trying to figure out how to spell.
http://journals.lww.com/ear-hearing/Abstract/1986/02000/Children_with_Unilateral_Sensorineural_Hearing.7.aspx
Well, I found ways to remember the correct spelling of certain words. e.g.OmCheeto said:
MarneMath said:I have a hard time spelling English words because I pronounce everything with a Spanish accent. I have a hard time spelling Spanish words because I basically stopped writing in Spanish at the age of 10.
Lol... my life became vastly different with spell-check.dipole said:My life would be vastly different without spell-check.
morrobay said:Null hypothesis, Ho Those with science backgrounds can spell as well as those with non-science backgrounds, at the same formal education level. Only looking for opinions not a p-value.
Individuals with science backgrounds have been exposed to complex scientific terminology and have developed a strong understanding of the rules and patterns of language. Additionally, scientific fields require precise and accurate communication, leading to a greater emphasis on spelling and grammar.
Yes, anyone can become a good speller with practice and dedication. While a science background may provide an advantage, it is not the sole determining factor for spelling ability.
Research has shown that individuals in fields such as biology, chemistry, and physics tend to have strong spelling skills due to the technical and precise nature of these disciplines.
Having good spelling skills can enhance written communication, allowing scientists to effectively convey complex ideas and data. It can also improve credibility and professionalism in the scientific community.
While spelling skills may be an indicator of intelligence, there is no direct correlation between the two. Many factors, such as education, practice, and exposure to language, can also contribute to spelling ability in individuals with science backgrounds.