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. 2013 Feb 22;13:28. doi: 10.1186/1472-6920-13-28

Table 2.

Multiple regression analysis for independent factors that influence procedural knowledge performance (KFP and PST)

 
Procedural knowledge (KFP + PST)
Strategic knowledge (KFP)
Conditional knowledge (PST)
  P β P P
Domain specific conceptual knowledge
 
 
 
 
Result of conceptual knowledge test
0.150
0.238
0.146
0.267
Learner characteristics
 
 
 
 
Kolb’s Learning Style Inventory
0.667
 
0.617
0.772
Motivation to learn nephrology
0.226
−0.176
0.999
0.092
Intended career as hospital-based doctor
0.133
 
0.243
0.168
Clinical experience
 
 
 
 
Duration of clinical clerkships
0.022* (r2=0.053)
0.315
0.0002*** (r2=0.096)
0.466
Cognitive performance
 
 
 
 
Result of university entrance diploma
0.714
0.068
0.174
0.725
Percentage of correct answers in NME-I
0.025* (r2=0.136)
0.376
0.010* (r2=0.055)
0.122
Adjusted r2 0.2621 0.3395 0.1497

* p < 0.05; ** p < 0.01; *** p < 0.001.