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Table 4 The results of Kruskal − Wallis test for participants’ STEM motivation scores according to family income level

From: Investigation of STEM fields motivation among female students in science education colleges

Groups

Perceived value of STEM fields

Expectations for success in STEM careers

Total-VESAS

Median (Min. − Max.)

Median (Min. − Max.)

Median (Min. − Max.)

2500 ₺ and below (A)

30 (21 − 35)

26 (13 − 35)

55 (40 − 70)

2501–4500 ₺ (B)

28 (16 − 35)

26 (16 − 35)

54 (37 − 70)

4501–6000 ₺ (C)

29 (19 − 35)

27 (14 − 34)

56 (35 − 69)

Test statistics

X2 = 4,724

X2 = 14,69

X2 = 10,20

p

0.94

0.001

0.006

Significant difference

 

C > B

C > B