Table 2.

Differences in self-directed learning ability before and after using the virtual simulation system

Factor	Group	Mean	SD	P value
Expectations of Teacher’s Role	Pre	3.91	0.63	< 0.0001
	Post	4.41	0.63
Independence	Pre	3.03	0.93	< 0.0001
	Post	4.34	0.63
Confidence in Learning Ability	Pre	3.02	0.90	< 0.0001
	Post	4.35	0.60
Ability to Evaluate Learning Process	Pre	2.89	0.98	< 0.0001
	Post	4.33	0.69
Use of Learning Strategies	Pre	3.37	0.81	< 0.0001
	Post	4.36	0.61