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Table 7
Descriptive statistics for Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire factors produced by the alternative exploratory factor analysis (EFA) by Aboriginal group

EFA subscale First Nations
(off reserve)
Métis Inuit
Number Mean SD Number Mean SD Number Mean SD
Pro-social 3,461 2.63 0.34 2,569 2.64 0.31 1,180 2.62 0.23
Hyperactivity–inattention 3,451 1.68 0.66 2,567 1.65 0.63 1,166 1.71 0.39
Emotional symptoms 3,453 1.30 0.35 2,567 1.29 0.34 1,166 1.35 0.24
Conduct problems 3,449 1.57 0.51 2,563 1.56 0.49 1,159 1.61 0.34
Note(s): SD = Standard deviation.
Source(s): Statistics Canada, Aboriginal Children's Survey, 2006.