The Digit Span test is a widely used working memory measure. However, when using standardized scoring procedures, previous studies have demonstrated inconsistent relationships between Digit Span subtests and working memory measures frequently used in cognitive psychology experiments. Partial scoring involves awarding credit for all digits recalled in the correct serial location, whereas traditional scoring involves only awarding credit for a trial if all digits are recalled in the correct serial location. The current study compared the traditional all-or-nothing scoring method and the partial scoring method on Digit Span with other working memory measures and with measures of general fluid intelligence. The results showed that when differences were found, partial scoring was associated with stronger relationships with Digit Span Backwards but weaker relationships with Digit Span Forward and Sequencing compared with traditional scoring. These results support previous findings identifying differences between the Digit Span subtests and the utility of examining traditional scoring procedures.

数字跨度测试是一种广泛使用的工作记忆测量方法。然而，在使用标准化评分程序时，先前的研究表明，数字跨度子测试与认知心理学实验中经常使用的工作记忆测量之间存在不一致的关系。部分评分涉及对在正确序列位置中召回的所有数字授予信用，而传统评分仅涉及如果在正确的序列位置中召回所有数字，则对试验授予信用。目前的研究将传统的全有或全无评分方法和数字跨度的部分评分方法与其他工作记忆测量和一般流体智力测量进行了比较。结果表明，当发现差异时，与传统评分相比，部分评分与Digit Span Backwards的关系更强，但与Digit Span Forward和Sequencing的关系较弱。这些结果支持之前的发现，确定了数字跨度子测试和检查传统评分程序的效用之间的差异。