Table 2 Comparison of critical thinking ability of Intervention group and Control group (N = 100)

Truth-seeking

36.47 ± 6.01

36.65 ± 5.51

0.152

0.880

Open-mindedness

40.56 ± 5.60

43.59 ± 4.90

2.886

0.005*

Analyticity

42.83 ± 5.17

45.42 ± 5.72

2.366

0.020*

Systematicity

38.79 ± 4.70

41.88 ± 6.11

1.302

0.006*

Critical thinking self-confidence

41.35 ± 5.92

43.83 ± 5.89

2.819

0.039*

Inquisitiveness

44.72 ± 6.16

46.69 ± 6.80

1.507

0.135

Cognitive maturity

40.06 ± 7.90

42.86 ± 6.39

1.956

0.053

total

284.81 ± 27.98

300.94 ± 31.67

2.690

0.008*