Table 5.
Comparison of Latent Variables Found by Factor Analysis of the Post-Semester-4 Course Survey Among Different Student Groups
| Stage 2 Latent Variable | Courses | N | Mean | Std. Deviation | F | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning support | PAMS | 88 | 18.59 | 4.30 | 0.65 | 0.63 |
| PMED | 115 | 18.50 | 4.28 | |||
| PDENT | 38 | 18.34 | 3.32 | |||
| PPHR | 21 | 17.33 | 3.40 | |||
| PHIS | 8 | 17.00 | 3.66 | |||
| Total | 270 | 18.37 | 4.08 | |||
| Satisfaction with assessment and course | PAMS | 88 | 10.80 | 2.48 | 4.46 | 0.002* |
| PMED | 115 | 11.88 | 2.73 | |||
| PDENT | 38 | 11.45 | 2.05 | |||
| PPHR | 21 | 10.62 | 2.54 | |||
| PHIS | 8 | 9.00 | 1.60 | |||
| Total | 270 | 11.28 | 2.59 | |||
| Perception of Health Professions Education course | PAMS | 88 | 5.82 | 1.64 | 1.6 | 0.18 |
| PMED | 115 | 5.98 | 1.68 | |||
| PDENT | 38 | 5.84 | 1.44 | |||
| PPHR | 21 | 5.19 | 1.54 | |||
| PHIS | 8 | 5.00 | 1.93 | |||
| Total | 270 | 5.82 | 1.64 | |||
| Resources for learning basic sciences and development of new skills | PAMS | 88 | 15.38 | 2.72 | 2.26 | 0.06 |
| PMED | 115 | 15.34 | 2.90 | |||
| PDENT | 38 | 16.08 | 2.60 | |||
| PPHR | 21 | 14.24 | 2.66 | |||
| PHIS | 8 | 13.63 | 2.56 | |||
| Total | 270 | 15.32 | 2.80 |
Notes: *The p value is significant at or < 0.05 level.