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Table 4 Results of logistic regression (within a Generalised Estimating Equations (GEE) framework) predicting the odds of passing each year at first attempt (compared to another academic outcome) according to standardised UKCAT scores compared to logistic regression (GEE) of standardised UKCAT scores, adjusted for school advanced qualifications. Both models control for time (i.e. year of sitting)

From: Predictive validity of the UKCAT for medical school undergraduate performance: a national prospective cohort study

UKCAT scale

Univariable OR

(95 % CI)

P value

Adjusted OR

(95 % CI)

P value

Verbal reasoning

1.23 (1.16–1.30)

< 0.0001

1.19 (1.11–1.28)

< 0.0001

Quantitative reasoning

1.12 (1.06–1.20)

0.0002

1.03 (0.95–1.10)

0.50

Decision analysis

1.18 (1.11–1.25)

< 0.0001

1.10 (1.03–1.17)

0.006

Abstract reasoning

1.19 (1.12–1.25)

< 0.0001

1.12 (1.05–1.19)

0.0009

UKCAT total

1.31 (1.23–1.40)

< 0.0001

1.20 (1.11–1.30)

< 0.0001