Comparison of the mean OSCE and MCQ scores between the traditional and PBL courses
| Mean traditional | Mean PBL | Mean difference | t value | p value | 95% CI for difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CI, confidence interval. | ||||||
| Scabies | 15 (50%) | 14 (47%) | −1.9 | 1.20 | 0.3 | −5.2 to 1.5 |
| Psoriasis | 18 (60%) | 16 (53%) | −2.6 | 1.34 | 0.2 | −6.8 to 1.6 |
| Atopic eczema | 12 (40%) | 18 (60%) | 5.4 | 4.12 | 0.001 | 2.6 to 8.3 |
| Total OSCE | 46 (51%) | 47 (52%) | 1.0 | 0.28 | 0.8 | −6.8 to 8.8 |
| MCQ marks | 7 (25%) | 9 (36%) | 2.0 | 1.35 | 0.2 | −1.2 to 5.2 |