Johannes K Vilsmeier, Michael Kossmeier, Martin Voracek, Ulrich S Tran
The fraternal birth-order effect as a statistical artefact: convergent evidence from probability calculus, simulated data, and multiverse meta-analysis
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mathematics skills associated future employment wellbeing quality life however many adults children fail learn mathematics skills require improve situation need better understanding processes learning performing mathematics past two decades substantial growth psychological research focusing mathematics however make progress need pay greater attention nature multiple elements involved mathematical cognition mathematics single construct rather overall mathematics achievement comprised proficiency specific components mathematics eg number fact knowledge algebraic thinking turn recruit basic mathematical processes eg magnitude comparison pattern recognition general cognitive skills different learning experiences influence development component mathematics well links propose provide evidence framework structures components mathematics fit together framework allows us make sense proliferation empirical findings concerning influences mathematical cognition guide questions ask identifying missing research evidence models specific mechanisms