Table 2.

Critical thinking dispositions (CCTDI total- and subscale scores) for newly graduated nurses in Norway (n= 614)

CCTDI scores	Mean	Median	sd	Min.–max.	Cronbach’s alpha
Total score*	300·3	301·0	24·78	228–380	0·83
Subscales
Truth-seeking†	39·4	39·0	5·85	18–59	0·60
Open-mindedness†	40·9	41·0	5·45	26–58	0·46
Analyticity†	42·9	43·0	4·84	26–55	0·48
Systematicity†	45·5	45·5	6·18	13–59	0·64
CT self-confidence†	41·2	42·0	6·53	19–57	0·72
Inquisitiveness†	48·0	49·0	5·67	28–60	0·60
Maturity†	42·4	43·0	6·02	20–59	0·52

Mean values, median values, standard deviation (sd), minimum and maximum values (min.–max.), and Cronbach’s alpha values are shown.

^*Critical thinking total mean scores indicating: strong disposition >350, positive inclination 280–350, ambivalent 210–279, strong opposition <210.

^†Critical thinking subscale mean scores indicating strong disposition >50, positive inclination 40–50, ambivalent 30–39, strong opposition <30.