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Table 3 Results of test of significance using paired t-test to compare Speciation Tests for slide reading and computer based picture pre-and post-tests

From: Immediate assessment of performance of medical laboratory scientists following a 10-day malaria microscopy training programme in Nigeria

Category of test

Mean test score (95% CI)

P-value

Slide reading Speciation pre-test

18.9 (16.0–21.7%)

0.10

Computer based picture Speciation pre-test

24.6 (21.2–28.0%)

Slide reading Speciation post-test

38.3 (34.5–42.0%)

<0.001

Computer based picture Speciation post-test

63.0 (60.0–66.1%)