Table 2 Results of test of significance of mean pre-and post-test scores using paired sample t-test
Category of test | Pre-test | Post-test | P-value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean (%) | 95% CI | Mean | (95% CI) | ||
Slide Reading Tests | |||||
Detection | 53.9 | 51.4–56.4 | 70.7 | 67.8–73.6 | <0.001 |
Speciation | 18.9 | 16.0–21.7 | 38.3 | 34.5–42.0 | <0.001 |
Specificity Test | 45.7 | 40.9–50.5 | 62.4 | 57.6–67.2 | <0.001 |
Sensitivity Test | 60.9 | 56.7–65.0 | 78.4 | 75.4–81.5 | <0.001 |
Counting Test | 4.2 | 2.6–5.7 | 27.9 | 25.3–30.5 | <0.001 |
Computer-Based Tests | |||||
Picture Detection | 69.3 | 66.2–72.4 | 89.2 | 87.3–91.1 | <0.001 |
Picture Speciation | 24.6 | 21.2–28.0 | 63.0 | 60.0–66.1 | <0.001 |
Picture Staging | 33.4 | 29.6–37.3 | 73.5 | 71.0–76.1 | <0.001 |
Written Test | |||||
Writing Test | 37.9 | 36.2–39.6 | 70.7 | 68.4–73.1 | <0.001 |