The difference score analysis reveals that participants experienced an average height increase of approximately 2.09 inches from Baseline to Year 1, indicating overall growth in the sample. Cohen's d of 1.37 (95% CI: [1.34, 1.39]) suggests a large effect size, indicating that the observed increase is not only statistically significant but also substantial in magnitude.
A regression analysis examining whether handedness predicts height change (Year 1 height -- Baseline height) found no significant effect. Compared to right-handed participants (reference group), left-handed participants had a non-significant height change of b = -0.07, p = 0.29, and mixed-handed participants had a non-significant height change of b = 0.05, p = 0.32. These results indicate that handedness does not meaningfully account for variability in height change across participants.