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Table 2 Descriptive and comparison summary of the capability scores

From: Enhancing generic capabilities and metacognitive awareness of first-year nursing students using active learning strategy

 

Pre-test

Mean (SD)

Post-test

Mean (SD)

p-value

Capabilities

  Critical thinking

3.82 (0.39)

3.96 (0.47)

< 0.001

  Creative thinking

3.74 (0.53)

3.86 (0.56)

0.03

  Self-managed learning

3.86 (0.52)

3.86 (0.60)

0.95

  Adaptability

3.92 (0.44)

4.00 (0.55)

0.11

  Problem solving

3.76 (0.47)

3.96 (0.54)

< 0.001

  Communication skills

3.77 (0.47)

3.90 (0.62)

0.04

  Interpersonal skills & group work

3.78 (0.50)

3.82 (0.60)

0.50

  Computer literacy

3.71 (0.56)

3.73 (0.75)

0.84

  1. Note: A paired t-test was performed, with p < 0.05 considered statistically significant