Survey sections | Mean Score (SD) a | Mean Score Difference (B-T) | Partial regreesion Coefficient (95%CI)b | P valuec | |
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Traditional Teaching | Block Teaching | ||||
Section A: Value(0.71b) | 3.31 (0.50) | 3.50 (0.56) | 0.19 | 0.14 (0.07,0.20) | < 0.01 |
A1. I am interested in biostatistics | 3.48 (0.72) | 3.68 (0.76) | 0.20 | ||
A2. I have no obstacle in learning biostatistics | 2.79 (0.82) | 2.88 (0.84) | 0.09 | ||
A3. I gained useful statistical knowledge and skills by taking this course | 3.71 (0.64) | 3.91 (0.65) | 0.25 | ||
A4. I know how to use statistical knowledge in my professional career | 3.28 (0.70) | 3.48 (0.75) | 0.20 | ||
Section B: Comment(0.74 b) | 2.97 (0.55) | 3.66 (0.58) | 0.69 | 0.67 (0.59,0.74) | < 0.01 |
B1. This course introduced adequate knowledge to satisfy my practical career goals | 2.66 (0.85) | 3.46 (0.82) | 0.80 | ||
B2. The course framework is scientific and reasonable | 3.28 (0.83) | 3.50 (0.85) | 0.22 | ||
B3. The theory and practice are well combined in the teaching modality | 2.65 (0.94) | 3.87 (0.71) | 1.22 | ||
B4. The course content is appropriate | 3.29 (0.71) | 3.80 (0.72) | 0.51 | ||
Section C: Expectation(0.70 b) | 4.01 (0.47) | 4.29 (0.46) | 0.28 | 0.25 (0.18,0.31) | < 0.01 |
C1. Need more software practice lessons | 3.97 (0.62) | 4.07 (0.73) | 0.10 | ||
C2. Need more practical workshop for research design and analysis in real study | 4.09 (0.60) | 4.39 (0.58) | 0.30 | ||
C3. Provide comprehensive guide handbook for biostatistics like other medical subjects | 4.01 (0.77) | 4.46 (0.59) | 0.45 | ||
C4. Give public lecture introducing the latest and hot issues relating to biostatistics | 4.02 (0.63) | 4.25 (0.65) | 0.23 | ||
Section D: Reform(0.45 b) | 3.84 (0.49) | ||||
D1. I would like to take other intermediate modules in addition to my selected module | 4.02 (0.63) | ||||
D2. I approve of the block teaching approach in biostatistics | 3.90 (0.70) | ||||
D3. The course contents in each block is scientific and appropriate | 3.64 (0.77) |