Table 2.

Comparisons Debate Competence Scores in Low and High Achievement Groups

Instrument and test	Low		High		t	p-value
	Mean	SD	Mean	SD
Debate competence	3.26	0.43	3.39	0.38	-1.12	0.267
Logical argumentation	3.36	0.53	3.36	0.61	0.00	0.996
Open-minded listening	3.90	0.38	3.90	0.38	-0.02	0.986
Proficiency in inquiry	3.44	0.44	3.65	0.39	-1.76	0.084
Active participation	2.81	0.77	2.91	0.75	-0.50	0.616
Prompt response	2.67	0.64	2.74	0.65	-0.37	0.709
Ability to investigate and analyze	3.13	0.59	3.33	0.43	-1.35	0.182
Observance of debate rules	3.40	0.59	3.62	0.51	-1.42	0.163
Acceptability	3.40	0.61	3.63	0.51	-1.46	0.151

SD: Standard deviation.