Table 6 The results of Kruskal − Wallis test for participants’ STEM motivation scores according to their fathers’ 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 (22 − 35) | 26 (13 − 35) | 54 (40 − 70) |
Middle School (B) | 28 (21 − 35) | 26 (21 − 35) | 53 (44 − 70) |
High school (C) | 29 (16 − 35) | 27 (16 − 34) | 56 (35 − 67) |
University (D) | 29 (21 − 35) | 28 (14 − 34) | 56 (37 − 69) |
Test statistics | χ2 = 3.45 | χ2 = 10.85 | χ2 = 7.92 |
p | 0.327 | 0.013 | 0.048 |
Significant difference | B < C | A < C, B < C |