Table 5 The results of Kruskal − Wallis test for participants’ STEM motivation scores according to their mothers’ educational levels
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.) | |
Primary school (A) | 28 (21 − 35) | 27 (13 − 35) | 55 (40 − 70) |
Middle School (B) | 29 (16 − 35) | 27 (19 − 35) | 56 (41 − 70) |
High school (C) | 27 (19 − 35) | 25 (14 − 33) | 53 (35 − 65) |
University (D) | 29 (21 − 34) | 27 (14 − 32) | 55 (37 − 66) |
Test statistics | χ2 = 13.07 | χ2 = 3.95 | χ2 = 5.07 |
p | 0.004 | 0.266 | 0.166 |
Significant difference | B > C |