2463 Career skills for scientists VT20

Respondents: 42
Answer Count: 36
Answer Frequency: 85.71%

1. The content of the course was clearly presented in the syllabus.

The content of the course was clearly presented in the syllabus.	Number of responses
To a very small extent	0 (0.0%)
To a small extent	0 (0.0%)
To some extent	2 (5.6%)
To a large extent	16 (44.4%)
To a very large extent	18 (50.0%)
Total	36 (100.0%)

	Mean	Standard Deviation	Coefficient of Variation	Min	Lower Quartile	Median	Upper Quartile	Max
The content of the course was clearly presented in the syllabus.	4.4	0.6	13.7 %	3.0	4.0	4.5	5.0	5.0

2. I was highly motivated to learn the content of the course.

I was highly motivated to learn the content of the course.	Number of responses
To a very small extent	0 (0.0%)
To a small extent	0 (0.0%)
To some extent	3 (8.3%)
To a large extent	8 (22.2%)
To a very large extent	25 (69.4%)
Total	36 (100.0%)

	Mean	Standard Deviation	Coefficient of Variation	Min	Lower Quartile	Median	Upper Quartile	Max
I was highly motivated to learn the content of the course.	4.6	0.6	14.0 %	3.0	4.0	5.0	5.0	5.0

3. The intended learning outcomes of the course were clearly explained.

The intended learning outcomes of the course were clearly explained.	Number of responses
To a very small extent	0 (0.0%)
To a small extent	0 (0.0%)
To some extent	2 (5.6%)
To a large extent	11 (30.6%)
To a very large extent	23 (63.9%)
Total	36 (100.0%)

	Mean	Standard Deviation	Coefficient of Variation	Min	Lower Quartile	Median	Upper Quartile	Max
The intended learning outcomes of the course were clearly explained.	4.6	0.6	13.2 %	3.0	4.0	5.0	5.0	5.0

4. The course design facilitated achievement of the intended learning outcomes.

The course design facilitated achievement of the intended learning outcomes.	Number of responses
To a very small extent	0 (0.0%)
To a small extent	0 (0.0%)
To some extent	1 (2.8%)
To a large extent	14 (38.9%)
To a very large extent	21 (58.3%)
Total	36 (100.0%)

	Mean	Standard Deviation	Coefficient of Variation	Min	Lower Quartile	Median	Upper Quartile	Max
The course design facilitated achievement of the intended learning outcomes.	4.6	0.6	12.2 %	3.0	4.0	5.0	5.0	5.0

5. The teaching and learning activities facilitated achievement of the intended learning outcomes.

The teaching and learning activities facilitated achievement of the intended learning outcomes.	Number of responses
To a very small extent	0 (0.0%)
To a small extent	0 (0.0%)
To some extent	1 (2.8%)
To a large extent	15 (41.7%)
To a very large extent	20 (55.6%)
Total	36 (100.0%)

	Mean	Standard Deviation	Coefficient of Variation	Min	Lower Quartile	Median	Upper Quartile	Max
The teaching and learning activities facilitated achievement of the intended learning outcomes.	4.5	0.6	12.4 %	3.0	4.0	5.0	5.0	5.0

6. I have received relevant feedback during the course.

I have received relevant feedback during the course.	Number of responses
To a very small extent	0 (0.0%)
To a small extent	0 (0.0%)
To some extent	4 (11.1%)
To a large extent	15 (41.7%)
To a very large extent	17 (47.2%)
Total	36 (100.0%)

	Mean	Standard Deviation	Coefficient of Variation	Min	Lower Quartile	Median	Upper Quartile	Max
I have received relevant feedback during the course.	4.4	0.7	15.7 %	3.0	4.0	4.0	5.0	5.0

7. I have actively engaged in the course.

I have actively engaged in the course.	Number of responses
To a very small extent	1 (2.8%)
To a small extent	0 (0.0%)
To some extent	5 (13.9%)
To a large extent	11 (30.6%)
To a very large extent	19 (52.8%)
Total	36 (100.0%)

	Mean	Standard Deviation	Coefficient of Variation	Min	Lower Quartile	Median	Upper Quartile	Max
I have actively engaged in the course.	4.3	0.9	21.4 %	1.0	4.0	5.0	5.0	5.0

8. I had sufficient prior knowledge to fully participate in the course.

I had sufficient prior knowledge to fully participate in the course.	Number of responses
To a very small extent	0 (0.0%)
To a small extent	3 (8.3%)
To some extent	4 (11.1%)
To a large extent	12 (33.3%)
To a very large extent	17 (47.2%)
Total	36 (100.0%)

	Mean	Standard Deviation	Coefficient of Variation	Min	Lower Quartile	Median	Upper Quartile	Max
I had sufficient prior knowledge to fully participate in the course.	4.2	1.0	22.7 %	2.0	4.0	4.0	5.0	5.0

9. During the course, the teachers have been open to students’ ideas and opinions about the course.

During the course, the teachers have been open to students’ ideas and opinions about the course.	Number of responses
To a very small extent	0 (0.0%)
To a small extent	0 (0.0%)
To some extent	2 (5.6%)
To a large extent	11 (30.6%)
To a very large extent	23 (63.9%)
Total	36 (100.0%)

	Mean	Standard Deviation	Coefficient of Variation	Min	Lower Quartile	Median	Upper Quartile	Max
During the course, the teachers have been open to students’ ideas and opinions about the course.	4.6	0.6	13.2 %	3.0	4.0	5.0	5.0	5.0

10. During the course, I have developed valuable expertise/skills.

During the course, I have developed valuable expertise/skills.	Number of responses
To a very small extent	0 (0.0%)
To a small extent	0 (0.0%)
To some extent	6 (16.7%)
To a large extent	14 (38.9%)
To a very large extent	16 (44.4%)
Total	36 (100.0%)

	Mean	Standard Deviation	Coefficient of Variation	Min	Lower Quartile	Median	Upper Quartile	Max
During the course, I have developed valuable expertise/skills.	4.3	0.7	17.3 %	3.0	4.0	4.0	5.0	5.0

11. During the course, I have developed my ability to critically analyse and evaluate research findings. (If the question is not relevant to this course, select the response option ”Not applicable”)

During the course, I have developed my ability to critically analyse and evaluate research findings. (If the question is not relevant to this course, select the response option ”Not applicable”)	Number of responses
To a very small extent	0 (0.0%)
To a small extent	0 (0.0%)
To some extent	1 (2.9%)
To a large extent	2 (5.7%)
To a very large extent	1 (2.9%)
Not applicable	31 (88.6%)
Total	35 (100.0%)

	Mean	Standard Deviation	Coefficient of Variation	Min	Lower Quartile	Median	Upper Quartile	Max
During the course, I have developed my ability to critically analyse and evaluate research findings. (If the question is not relevant to this course, select the response option ”Not applicable”)	4.0	0.8	20.4 %	3.0	3.5	4.0	4.5	5.0

12. The examination adequately assessed the achievement of the intended learning outcomes.

The examination adequately assessed the achievement of the intended learning outcomes.	Number of responses
To a very small extent	0 (0.0%)
To a small extent	1 (2.8%)
To some extent	10 (27.8%)
To a large extent	8 (22.2%)
To a very large extent	17 (47.2%)
Total	36 (100.0%)

	Mean	Standard Deviation	Coefficient of Variation	Min	Lower Quartile	Median	Upper Quartile	Max
The examination adequately assessed the achievement of the intended learning outcomes.	4.1	0.9	22.5 %	2.0	3.0	4.0	5.0	5.0

13. I have achieved the intended learning outcomes of the course.

I have achieved the intended learning outcomes of the course.	Number of responses
To a very small extent	0 (0.0%)
To a small extent	0 (0.0%)
To some extent	4 (11.1%)
To a large extent	12 (33.3%)
To a very large extent	20 (55.6%)
Total	36 (100.0%)

	Mean	Standard Deviation	Coefficient of Variation	Min	Lower Quartile	Median	Upper Quartile	Max
I have achieved the intended learning outcomes of the course.	4.4	0.7	15.6 %	3.0	4.0	5.0	5.0	5.0

14. From my perspective the workload was reasonable in relation to the number of credits.

From my perspective the workload was reasonable in relation to the number of credits.	Number of responses
To a very small extent	1 (2.8%)
To a small extent	1 (2.8%)
To some extent	9 (25.0%)
To a large extent	10 (27.8%)
To a very large extent	15 (41.7%)
Total	36 (100.0%)

	Mean	Standard Deviation	Coefficient of Variation	Min	Lower Quartile	Median	Upper Quartile	Max
From my perspective the workload was reasonable in relation to the number of credits.	4.0	1.0	25.5 %	1.0	3.0	4.0	5.0	5.0

15. This course has fulfilled my expectations of a high quality course.

This course has fulfilled my expectations of a high quality course.	Number of responses
To a very small extent	0 (0.0%)
To a small extent	0 (0.0%)
To some extent	4 (11.1%)
To a large extent	10 (27.8%)
To a very large extent	22 (61.1%)
Total	36 (100.0%)

	Mean	Standard Deviation	Coefficient of Variation	Min	Lower Quartile	Median	Upper Quartile	Max
This course has fulfilled my expectations of a high quality course.	4.5	0.7	15.5 %	3.0	4.0	5.0	5.0	5.0

18. Would you recommend this course to others enrolled in doctoral education? (Answer only if you are a doctoral student, otherwise select the response option ”Not applicable”)

Would you recommend this course to others enrolled in doctoral education? (Answer only if you are a doctoral student, otherwise select the response option ”Not applicable”)	Number of responses
Yes	36 (100.0%)
No	0 (0.0%)
Not applicable	0 (0.0%)
Total	36 (100.0%)

	Mean	Standard Deviation	Coefficient of Variation	Min	Lower Quartile	Median	Upper Quartile	Max
Would you recommend this course to others enrolled in doctoral education? (Answer only if you are a doctoral student, otherwise select the response option ”Not applicable”)	1.0	0.0	0.0 %	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0