Table 3.

Results of the multiple linear regression on factors related to low scores regarding COVID-19 knowledge.

Variables	Coefficient	Standard Error	t	p	95% CI *
Programs
Careers in applied sciences vs. careers in social sciences	−1.39	0.12	−11.64	<0.001	−1.63	−1.16
Educational level
10th or higher semester vs. 7–9th semester	−0.48	0.20	−2.42	0.015	−0.88	−0.09
10th or higher semester vs. 4–6th semester	−0.79	0.18	−4.28	<0.001	−1.15	−0.42
10th or higher semester vs. 1st–3rd semester	−1.75	0.17	−10.06	<0.001	−2.09	−1.41
Location of institution
Quito vs. Ibarra	−1.62	0.11	−13.51	<0.001	−1.85	−1.38
Quito vs. Latacunga	−2.19	0.28	−7.94	<0.001	−2.73	−1.65

* Confidence intervals for regression coefficients.