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Table 2 Individual research skill ratings – medians and interquartile range (M (IQR))

From: Research capacity and culture in podiatry: early observations within Queensland Health

 

2011 Survey

2012 Survey

 

Individual (self) research skill statement

n

M (IQR)

n

M (IQR)

pValue

1

finding relevant literature

34

7 (4 – 8)

32

7 (5.25 – 8)

0.366

2

critically reviewing the literature

33

6 (4 – 8)

32

7 (5 – 8)

0.170

3

using a computer referencing system (e.g., Endnote)

33

6 (2 – 7)

32

5 (2.25 – 7)

0.761

4

writing a research protocol

33

3 (2 – 6)

31

5 (3 – 7)

0.108

5

securing research funding

32

2 (1 – 3.75)

31

4 (2 – 5)

0.024

6

submitting an ethics application

33

2 (1 – 3.5)

31

4 (2 – 6)

0.034

7

designing questionnaires

32

3 (2 – 5.75)

31

4 (3 – 7)

0.099

8

collecting data (e.g., surveys, interviews)

33

4 (2 – 6.5)

31

5 (3 – 6)

0.128

9

using computer data management systems

32

3 (2 – 6)

31

5 (3 – 7)

0.271

10

analysing qualitative research data

33

3 (2 – 5)

31

4 (3 – 6)

0.698

11

analysing quantitative research data

32

3.5 (2 – 5)

31

5 (3 – 6)

0.377

12

writing a research report

33

3 (2 – 5.5)

31

5 (3 – 7)

0.074

13

writing for publication in peer-reviewed journals

33

2 (2 – 5)

31

4 (2 – 6)

0.153

14

providing advice to less experienced researchers

33

2 (1–4)

31

4 (2 – 6)

0.043

  1. Note: Missing data and unsure responses have been removed from above sample.