Table 3 Mean scores, standard deviations and Cronbach's Alpha reliability coefficients for the factorially derived scales
From: Student approaches for learning in medicine: What does it tell us about the informal curriculum?
Scales | Number of Cases | Number of Items (score range) | Mean (SD) | Cronbach's Α |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Perception of the formal and informal curriculum of medical program | 481 | 4 (4-24) | 17.71 (3.77) | 0.75 |
2. Perception of the formal curriculum | 493 | 2 (2-12) | 6.23 (2.24) | 0.77 |
3. Reasons for using the informal curriculum | 500 | 2 (2-12) | 9.96 (1.76) | 0.81 |
4. Value of using peer-led tutorial groups | 372 | 4 (4-24) | 19.29 (3.04) | 0.96 |
5. Value of using self-organised study groups | 386 | 4 (4-24) | 18.26 (3.16) | 0.96 |
6. Value of using student notes from past students | 460 | 4 (4-24) | 18.75 (3.62) | 0.92 |
7. Value of accessing past exam papers | 494 | 2 (2-12) | 8.17 (2.12) | 0.72 |
8. Value of talking to students from previous cohorts | 464 | 4 (4-24) | 16.94 (3.08) | 0.89 |