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Table 5 Comparison of results of questionnaire B between group A und group B at t3 (end of winter term, third interview)

From: Comparison of PRISM and numeric scale for self-assessment of learning progress during a clinical course in undergraduate dental students

 

Group A(PRISM, n = 18)

Group B(numeric scale, n = 18)

P-value

The interview was helpful for me to self-reflect my competencies regarding the following issues (0 = not helpful – 10 = very helpful)

 Theoretical knowledge (mv ± sd)

7.50 ± 1.15

6.13 ± 1.86

0.02*

 Practical skills (mv ± sd)

7.44 ± 1.31

6.13 ± 2.16

0.04*

 Interests (mv ± sd)

7.38 ± 1.86

7.06 ± 1.57

0.50*

 Further need of education (mv ± sd)

7.87 ± 1.02

6.88 ± 1.93

0.11*

 Reaching the course objectives (mv ± sd)

7.56 ± 1.26

6.63 ± 2.31

0.34*

Will you draw personal consequences from the interview? (%)

87.5

75.0

0.65**

How much do you agree with the following statements (0 = not at all – 10 = completely)?

 The interview was appropriate for self-reflection (mv ± sd)

8.06 ± 0.68

7.00 ± 1.59

0.04*

 The used instrument is appropriate for self-reflection (mv ± sd)

8.37 ± 0.89

6.44 ± 2.10

0.01*

How high do you rate (0 = very low – 10 = very high)?

… the benefit of the combination of interview and instrument (mv ± sd)

8.69 ± 0.70

7.25 ± 1.57

0.01*

  1. Mv mean value, sd standard deviation
  2. *Mann–Whitney-U test
  3. **Fisher test, significant results (significance level P < 0.05) are highlighted in bold