Table 3. Internal consistency (Cronbach's Alpha) of revised two-factor approach Instrument for all items, 10-items of DA and 10-items of SA across the four groups (foundation block, CNS block, medicine and surgery) and all subjects.
| Type of curriculum | Cronbach's alpha (95% CI) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 20-items | 10 items-(DA) | 10 items-(SA) | |
| Foundation block subjects | 0.673(0.61,0.73) | 0.706(0.64,0.76) | 0.738(0.68,0.78) |
| CNS block subjects | 0.713(0.66,0.76) | 0.703(0.64,0.76) | 0.763(0.71,0.80) |
| Medicine course subjects | 0.704(0.63,0.77) | 0.767(0.71,0.82) | 0.730(0.66,0.79) |
| Surgery course subjects | 0.711(0.64,0.77) | 0.775(0.72,0.82) | 0.755(0.69,0.81) |
| All subjects | 0.699(0.67,0.73) | 0.737(0.71,0.76) | 0.746(0.72,0.77) |