PBL yields higher course examination scores than LBL in introductory Chinese undergraduate medical courses¶
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q3 i2 Across pooled controlled studies, the PBL experimental group produced significantly higher examination scores than the LBL control group (SMD = 0.82, 95% CI 0.63–1.01). → Zhang Yanqi 2015
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Zhang Yanqi 2015¶
Zhang Yanqi, Zhou Liang, Liu Xiaoyu, Liu Ling, Wu Yazhou, Zhao Zengwei, Yi Dali, Yi Dong. (2015). The Effectiveness of the Problem-Based Learning Teaching Model for Use in Introductory Chinese Undergraduate Medical Courses: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. PLoS ONE. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0120884
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Meta-analysis of 23 studies reporting examination scores, using a random effects model after high heterogeneity (I2 = 86%, P<0.001). The result shows "significantly higher examination scores than the LBL control group" with SMD = 0.82, a medium-to-large standardized effect.
"The analytical results reveal that the experimental group produced significantly higher examination scores than the LBL control group [SMD: 0.82, 95% CI: (0.63, 1.01)]"
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