Table 3 The physical-technical entry competencies´ dependency on type of institution of higher education, course of studies, gender, participation in preparatory courses
From: Physical-technical prior competencies of engineering students
Variable | Level | Cohens d |
|---|---|---|
Type of institution of higher education (N = 2306) | University of applied sciences (9,5%) University (90,5%) | 0.169** |
Course of studies (N = 2181) | Construction engineering (8,5%) Mechanical engineering (91,5%) | 0.541*** |
Gender (N = 298) | Male (87,5%) | female (12,5%) | −0.378* |
Preparatory course in mathematics (N = 293) | No (49%) | yes (51%) | −0.161 |
Preparatory course in physics (N = 293) | No (89%) | yes (11%) | 0.410* |
Other preparatory course (N = 293) | No (95%) | yes (5%) | 0.113 |