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Table 2 Homogeneity Test of General Characteristics and Pretest Competency Score (n = 91)

From: Effectiveness of a self-directed learning program using blended coaching among nursing students in clinical practice: a quasi-experimental research design

Variable

 

Control Group (n = 44)

Experimental Group (n = 47)

X2 or t

P value

n (%) or M+/−SD

n (%) or M+/−SD

Agea

 

21.48 ± 1.65

21.45 ± 1.63

−0.09

0.930

Academic achievement (previous semester)b

High

4 (9.1)

6 (12.8)

0.60

0.797

Middle

33 (75.0)

32 (68.1)

  

Low

7 (15.9)

9 (19.1)

  

Satisfaction in nursingb

Very satisfied

4 (9.0)

6 (12.8)

2.81

0.423

Satisfied

16 (36.4)

20 (42.6)

  

Average

15 (34.1)

14 (29.8)

  

Dissatisfied

4 (9.0)

7 (14.9)

  

Self-directed learning competencya

 

161.14 ± 14.99

163.09 ± 17.77

0.56

0.575

Perceived clinical competencya

 

156.43 ± 17.72

162.70 ± 23.98

1.41

0.162

  1. a independent t-test, b Fisher’s exact test