Table 3 Correlation between the domains of research competencies and duration of professional experience

Critical thinking and knowledge

 R^a

0.320

 p-value

0.056

Management of steps in the research process

 R^a

0.310

 p-value

0.067

Data collection and analysis

 R^a

0.310

 p-value

0.073

Communication of research findings

 R^a

0.340

 p-value

0.043

Ethical and professional competence

 R^a

0.260

 p-value

0.134

Research assessment

 R^a

0.410

 p-value

0.013

Relational aspects

 R^a

0.350

 p-value

0.037

Continuing Education

 R^a

0.160

 p-value

0.373