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Table 4 Comparison of mean scores of the information searching skills and use of different search features

From: Improving nurses’ readiness for evidence-based practice in critical care units: results of an information literacy training program

Variable Groups Pre test Post test Mean difference Statistic t* and p
M ± SD M ± SD
Information searching skills Intervention 2.06 ± 0.76 3.85 ± 0.67 1.79 t = −8.38
p < 0.001
  Control 2.19 ± 0.83 1.93 ± 0.70 −0.26 t = −1.24
p = 0.25
  Statistic t** and p t = −0.59
p = 0.55
t = 10.92
p < 0.001
  
  1. *Paired t-test
  2. **Independent t-test