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Table 1 Rotated factor matrix with loadings

From: Assessing clinical reasoning in undergraduate medical students during history taking with an empirically derived scale for clinical reasoning indicators

Indicators of clinical reasoning ability

Factor

1

2

3

Taking the lead in the conversation

.904

.046

.135

Putting questions in a logical order

.751

.375

.190

Specifying symptoms

.470

.364

.435

Asking specific questions that point to pathophysiological thinking

.204

.808

.056

Collected data and effectiveness

.071

.740

.447

Recognizing and responding to relevant information

.530

.597

-.101

Summarizing

.037

.024

.902

Checking with the patient

.217

.168

.810