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Table 3 Estimated variance components for each variable included in the model, stratified by question format (PBQs, SQs, or PBQs and SQs) (n = 40)

From: Reliability and acceptability of six station multiple mini-interviews: past-behavioural versus situational questions in postgraduate medical admission

 

Variance components

PBQs and SQs

PBQs

SQs

Factor: Candidate’s ability

0.361

0.312

0.476

Factor: Rubrics

0.004

0.000

0.000

Factor:

 Station PBQs

0.241

0.255

 

 Station SQs

0.243

 

0.080

Residual variance

0.266

0.299

0.532

  1. PBQ past behavioural question, SQ situational question
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