Table 2.
The comparison of the results of critical thinking ability assessment between the two groups of nursing students [point, ([x— ± s]). Reprinted with permission under the open access from Tan et al. [37].
| Observation Indices | 3D Printing Group n = 64 | Traditional Group n = 66 | T Value | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total score | (299.98 ± 1.20) | (282.61 ± 0.67) | 12.586 | <0.01 |
| Truth-seeking | (42.00 ± 0.58) | (40.67 ± 0.29) | 2.046 | 0.02 |
| Open-mindedness | (43.73 ± 0.52) | (40.83 ± 0.26) | 4.913 | <0.01 |
| Analytical ability | (42.59 ± 0.42) | (39.95 ± 0.23) | 5.449 | <0.01 |
| Systemic ability | (44.56 ± 0.27) | (40.30 ± 0.23) | 11.926 | <0.01 |
| Confidence in thinking | (44.38 ± 0.24) | (41.16 ± 0.28) | 8.878 | <0.01 |
| Curiosity | (42.21 ± 0.36) | (40.73 ± 0.42) | 2.690 | <0.01 |
| Cognitive maturity | (40.52 ± 0.45) | (38.97 ± 0.35) | 2.716 | <0.01 |