Spatial ability correlated positively with neuroanatomy performance across pretest and both quizzes in a crossover 3D-module study (Allen et al.)¶
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q2 i? In a crossover study of a 3D neuroanatomical e-learning module, participants' spatial ability scores showed significant positive relationships with performance on the pretest, Quiz 1 and Quiz 2. → K Anniesmitha 2026
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K Anniesmitha 2026¶
K Anniesmitha, Rao K G Mohandas, Aithal P Ashwini, Bandekar Nikita N., Mandal Tatiyana, George Bincy M. (2026). Effectiveness of technology-enhanced learning in neuroanatomy education among health professionals - a systematic review. BMC Medical Education. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-026-09764-w
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Crossover trial comparing a 3D online learning module with gross anatomy lab resources. The study reports "significant positive relationships" between spatial ability and test performance (Table 5 notes r≈0.25); the printed correlation values in the text are garbled, so no effect size is asserted.
"There were significant positive relationships between participants' spatial ability scores and their performance on the pretest, Quiz 1, and Quiz 2 assessments"
Discussion¶
Learner Variables¶
- Spatial Ability — predictor: learners who differ on it differ in outcomes
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