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Table 4 Descriptive statistics and correlations of tests on covariates

From: Developing a computer-based assessment of complex problem solving in Chemistry

Variables

N Items

M

SD

Min

Max

α

Correlations

       

1.

2.

3.

1. Domain-specific prior knowledge

22

6.53

3.18

0

18

0.73

1.00

  

2. Fluid intelligence (Gf)

36

12.03

5.53

0

30

0.84

0.30**

1.00

 

3. General interest (AIST)

20

43.60

16.37

0

74

0.94

0.02 ns

−0.15***

1.00

  1. Correlations were based on the sum scores. NItems, number of items; Min, Max, achieved minimum/maximum; ns, statistically insignificant (p > 0.05); α, Cronbach's alpha; Gf, general factor; AIST, Allgemeine Interessens-Struktur-Test. **p < 0.001; ***p < 0.01.