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Abstract
Qualitative scoring systems for evaluating strategy and organization on the Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure (CF) Test were compared. Eighty-five healthy older adults copied and then reproduced the CF from memory. Copy trials were scored according to 10 qualitative scoring systems. Scores obtained from each system were evaluated for shape of distribution, relation to memory scores, relation to executive ability (convergent validity), relation to general cognitive ability (discriminant validity), and interrater reliability. Two scoring systems — those proposed by Bennett-Levy (1984) and Bylsina, Bobholz, Schretlen, and Correa (1995) — fared particularly well according to these criteria. Both systems had a wide range of possible scores, assessed multiple aspects of qualitative performance, and applied higher weights to performance on the structural framework of the CF.
