Table 4 A-levels in W and NW students (YCS).
From: The educational background and qualifications of UK medical students from ethnic minorities
| Â | White Mean (SD) N | Non-White Mean (SD) N | Significance | Effect size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total number of points achieved at A level | 17.71 (9.17) N = 2376 | 16.42 (9.15) N = 355 | t = 2.474 p = .013 | -.141 |
| Â | White N (%) | Non-White N(%) | Â | Odds Ratio (95% CI) |
Taking one or more A-levels (excluding General Studies) | 4666/11273 = 41.4% | 738/1777 = 41.5% | χ2 = .012 (1) p = .911 | OR = 1.01 (.91–1.11) d = .005 |
Taking one or more science A-levels | 2701/11273 = 24.0% | 515/1777 = 29.0% | χ2 = 20.84 (1) p < .001 | 1.30 (1.16–1.45) d = .145 |
Taking A-level Chemistry | 744/11273 = 6.6% | 202/1776 = 11.4% | χ2 = 51.98 (1) p < .001 | 1.82 (1.54–2.14) d = .331 |