Table 3.
Comparing data between those who had submitted a proposal and non-submitters
| Submitters | Non-submitters | z-value | p value* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % respondents who agreed/strongly agreed | ||||
| Research is expected for track | 17.5% | 24% | -1.586 | 0.113 |
| Research expected but too much other work | 47.5% | 52% | -0.742 | 0.458 |
| Non-education research focus | 5% | 12% | -3.095 | 0.002 |
| Non-COMSEP research opportunities available | 17.5% | 22% | -0.252 | 0.801 |
| More skill building needed | 92.5% | 90% | 0.000 | 1.00 |
| Personalized consultation | 92.5% | 86% | -1.755 | 0.079 |
| Need for study design experts | 95% | 94% | -0.734 | 0.463 |
| Increased funding | 80% | 62% | -1.220 | 0.222 |
| Improve current offerings | 60% | 72% | -0.947 | 0.344 |
* Groups were compared using Wilcoxon Signed Rank Tests; data are presented as % for ease of interpretation