Table 3 Comparison of CTDI-CV total score prior to and following one academic year
From: Chinese medical students’ disposition for critical thinking: a mixed methods exploration
Dimensions | Prior to (Mean ± SD) | Following (Mean ± SD) | Pair t-Test | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Subscales Scores | ||||
Truth seeking | 41.44 ± 3.24 | 39.26 ± 3.63 | t = 11.86 | p < 0.001 |
Open-mindedness | 49.26 ± 4.44 | 44.94 ± 9.03 | t = 11.91 | p < 0.001 |
Analyticity | 49.26 ± 4.20 | 44.47 ± 1.67 | t = 15.14 | p < 0.001 |
Systematicity | 42.61 ± 3.45 | 43.09 ± 3.35 | t = −1.28 | p = 0.203 |
Self-confidence | 46.02 ± 6.19 | 45.92 ± 8.47 | t = 0.61 | p = 0.546 |
Inquisitiveness | 46.29 ± 2.41 | 45.76 ± 3.48 | t = 7.35 | p < 0.001 |
Cognitive maturity | 44.10 ± 3.49 | 40.69 ± 7.26 | t = 9.97 | p < 0.001 |
Total Score | 318.99 ± 14.91 | 304.13 ± 33.63 | t = 10.20 | p < 0.001 |