Data analysis
Strength and direction of lateralized behaviour at the individual level
A Binomial test was performed for each individual and for each specific motor pattern considering a 0.5 chance level. Individuals with:
- significant + Z-scores (Z ≥ 1.96) → Right-lateralized.
- significant - Z-scores (Z ≤ -1.96) → Left-lateralized.
- non significant Z-scores (-1.96 < Z < 1.96) → No limb/side bias.
Strength and direction of lateralized behaviour at the population level
Binomial tests were performed for each of the studied motor patterns to compare:
- Nº of right-lateralized individuals vs nº of left-lateralized individuals.
- Nº of non-lateralized individuals vs nº of lateralized individuals.
Effects of sex, age and posture on the strength and direction of lateralized behaviour
Mann-Whitney U tests and Kruskall-Wallis tests were performed to compare:
- Z-scores between group categories (effects on the direction).
- Absolute value of Z-scores between group categories (effects on the strength).
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06/04/15