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Table 3 Comparison of scores (knowledge, communication, overall scores) and feedback (focus and valence) by performance and group

From: A randomised trial of the influence of racial stereotype bias on examiners’ scores, feedback and recollections in undergraduate clinical exams

Performance

Group A (viewed stereotype-consistent performances)

Group B (viewed stereotype-inconsistent performances)

Performance 1: K+/C–

Asian student

White student

Scores

 Knowledge

5.6 (5.3–5.9)

5.6 (5.4–5.9)

 Communication

2.4 (2.2–2.6)

2.5 (2.3–2.7)

 Overall

3.2 (3.0–3.5)

3.1 (2.8–3.4)

Feedback

 Focus

2.7 (2.5–3.0)

2.7 (2.4–2.9)

 Valence

–2.6 (–2.9 to –2.4)

–2.6 (–2.9 to –2.4)

Performance 2: K–/C+

White student

Asian student

Scores

 Knowledge

3.0 (2.8–3.3)

3.0 (2.8–3.2)

 Communication

5.6 (5.5–5.8)

5.7 (5.6–5.9)

 Overall

3.4 (3.1–3.6)

3.3 (3.1–3.5)

Feedback

 Focus

–0.3 (–0.5 to 0.0)

–0.4 (–0.7 to 0.0)

 Valence

–1.7 (–2.0 to –1.4)

–1.8 (–2.1 to –1.5)

Performance 3: mixed

Asian student

White student

Scores

 Knowledge

3.1 (2.9–3.3)

3.1 (2.9–3.3)

 Communication

3.5 (3.3–3.7)

3.6 (3.4–3.8)

 Overall

2.9 (2.7–3.0)

2.8 (2.6–3.0)

Feedback

 Focus

1.6 (1.3–1.9)

1.5 (1.2–1.9)

 Valence

–2.8 (–3.1 to –2.6)

–3.0 (–3.3 to –2.7)

  1. All comparisons are non-significant