title: Regression analysis of dexterity tests and dental students' practical examination results.
abstract: The desirability of some means of assessing potential dental students' dexterity is discussed and three new practical tests are described. Regression analysis was performed on the results and the subsequent correlations are presented. Further regression analysis was performed on examiners' scores in dental technology showing the inconsistencies. Results were not conclusive and it seems that the tests could possibly be used in an advisory role but little more.
authors: Department of Dentistry, University of Queensland.
authors: M H
authors: MH
authors: Spratley
mesh_terms: D001077:Aptitude Tests / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D004497:Education, Dental; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005544:Forecasting; D006225:Hand / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D009048:Motor Skills / Q000502:physiology*; D011597:Psychomotor Performance; D012044:Regression Analysis; D013335:Students, Dental; D013997:Time Factors