Table 6 Weighted z –scores for all participants and age groups
Attribute* | Overall mean score | 20-30* (n = 259) | 31-40* (n =306) | 41-50* (n = 310) | 51-60* (n = 263) | >60* (n =174) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ethical | 3.74 | 3.62 | 3.68 | 3.79 | 3.92 | 3.71 |
Sound Judgment | 3.54 | 3.45 | 3.53 | 3.59 | 3.57 | 3.58 |
Communication | 3.53 | 3.64 | 3.66 | 3.58 | 3.37 | 3.32 |
Critical and Creative Thinking | 3.45 | 3.32 | 3.53 | 3.50 | 3.48 | 3.41 |
Personal Management Skills | 3.02 | 3.00 | 3.01 | 3.07 | 3.02 | 2.99 |
Empathy | 3.01 | 3.00 | 3.05 | 2.97 | 2.95 | 2.91 |
Collaboration | 2.74 | 2.97 | 2.83 | 2.78 | 2.82 | 2.89 |
Self-Initiated Learning | 2.71 | 2.71 | 2.73 | 2.73 | 2.73 | 2.81 |
Leadership/Mentoring | 2.48 | 2.49 | 2.42 | 2.44 | 2.54 | 2.58 |
Altruism | 2.47 | 2.46 | 2.29 | 2.27 | 2.40 | 2.36 |
Knowledge of the Veterinary Profession | 2.32 | 2.33 | 2.27 | 2.29 | 2.23 | 2.46 |