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Table 2 Predictors of primary and secondary outcomes in a multivariate regression model adjusting for sex, age, performance level, and initial self-ratings.

From: Summative assessments are more powerful drivers of student learning than resource intensive teaching formats

Predictors

Adjusted odds ratios (95% confidence interval)

  

Primary outcome: ≥3 out of 5 correct diagnoses

Secondary outcome: >2 h/week of extra ECG learning time

Secondary outcome: use of additional learning material

Examination consequences

Formative

1.00 (reference)

1.00 (reference)

1.00 (reference)

 

Summative

5.14 (3.26 to 8.09)

4.02 (2.65 to 6.12)

2.86 (1.92 to 4.24)

Teaching format

Self-directed learning only

1.00 (reference)

1.00 (reference)

1.00 (reference)

 

Lectures

1.50 (0.87 to 2.56)

2.14 (1.33 to 3.45)

1.94 (1.22 to 3.01)

 

Small-group peer teaching

1.62 (0.95 to 2.76)

4.42 (2.64 to 7.38)

1.81 (1.15 to 2.87)

  1. Significant results are displayed in bold letters. ECG = electrocardiogram.