Table 2.
Post-Intervention CCTDI Scores
| Control group | Experimental group | Z | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | |||
| CCTDI (Total) | 245.11 ± 30.56 | 284.08 ± 15.55 | -5.81 | < 0.01 |
| Truth-seeking | 35.53 ± 7.18 | 39.83 ± 3.67 | -2.50 | 0.012 |
| Open-mindedness | 37.92 ± 6.02 | 42.47 ± 2.72 | -3.86 | < 0.01 |
| Systematicity | 39.50 ± 7.13 | 41.86 ± 5.19 | -1.41 | 0.158 |
| Self-confidence | 30.03 ± 4.61 | 38.14 ± 4.26 | -6.12 | < 0.01 |
| Inquisitiveness | 32.06 ± 5.34 | 38.03 ± 4.23 | -4.70 | < 0.01 |
| Maturity | 39.33 ± 7.75 | 44.31 ± 3.58 | -2.77 | 0.006 |
| Analyticity | 31.75 ± 5.40 | 38.44 ± 3.99 | -4.96 | < 0.01 |
Abbreviations: CCTDI California Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory, Z Mann–Whitney U test values