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Table 1 Description of samples

From: Dimensionality and predictive validity of the HAM-Nat, a test of natural sciences for medical school admission

 

Total sample (334)

Sample A (167)

Sample B (167)

Abiturnote1 (Mean)

1.76

1.72

1.80

Female (%)

64.1

64.7

63.5

Correct answers in HAM-Nat-52, total sample (%)

49.0

48.8

49.3

Correct answers in HAM-Nat-52, females (%)

48.1

47.9

48.3

Correct answers in HAM-Nat-52, males (%)

50.7

50.5

51.3

Success after 2 years, total sample (%)

70.1

71.9

68.3

Success after 2 years, females (%)

72.4

72.2

72.6

Success after 2 years, males (%)

65.8

71.2

60.0

  1. 1The Abiturnote is the German equivalent to high school GPA, the meaning of scale values is reverted: 1.0 is the best and 4.0 the lowest possible score.