Table 2.
Results of the 2-tailed ttest used to compare differences between the means for each survey question
| t | Pa | |
| How would you rate your capability to restrain rodents in your research? | −4.186 | 0.000 |
| What kind of experience would handling a rat be for you? | −4.713 | 0.000 |
| What kind of experience would handling a mouse be for you? | −3.200 | 0.003 |
| Please rate your level of confidence with laboratory rats. | −5.523 | 0.000 |
| Please rate your level of confidence with laboratory mice. | −5.815 | 0.000 |
| What is the likelihood that you would consult with the staff of the Department of Comparative Medicine for help with laboratory animal techniques? | −2.788 | 0.009 |
| What is the likelihood that you would consult with the staff of the Department of Comparative Medicine for questions about laboratory animal physiology? | −2.435 | 0.021 |
| What is the likelihood that you would consult with the staff of the Department of Comparative Medicine for questions about illness among your research animals? | −3.464 | 0.002 |
| To what extent do you agree with this statement: “The best source of information about laboratory animal care is the staff of the Department of Comparative Medicine?” | −1.489 | 0.146 |
| How would you rate your knowledge about laboratory rodents? | −4.875 | 0.000 |
a
Pre- and posttraining results were compared only for respondents who completed both surveys (n = 35). Significant P values (that is, less than 0.05) are bolded.