Table 8 Mean (± S.E.) student ratings of confidence in using the scientific method pre- and post-course by grant phase (total possible scores range from 0 to 50)
Project Phase | Pre-Course Average Confidence Rating | Post-Course Average Confidence Rating | Change in Average Confidence Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
Pre-Grant Terms (N = 46) | 40.80 (S.E. = 0.75) | 42.91 (S.E. = 0.70) | + 2.11*** [t (45) = 3.797) |
Grant Implementation Terms (N = 104) | 41.08 (S.E. = 0.48) | 44.73 (S.E. = 0.41) | + 3.65*** [t (103) = 7.984] |
Difference: Pre-Grant vs Grant Implementation Periods | + 0. F (1,148) = 0.096] | + 1.82* [F (1,148) = 5.600] | + 1.54*^ [F (1,148) = 3.910] |