A research framework for assessing effects of size, distance, and plane of transposition on the copying accuracy of preschool children was presented. With the visual angle held constant, preliminary data indicated that horizontal and vertical presentations of stimulus materials made little difference. Exceptions on two accuracy criteria were noted.
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