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Table 4 Median scores of the control and training groups. Score = time + penalty points; lower scores represent better performance, Mann–Whitney test

From: Laparoscopic skills simulator: construct validity and establishment of performance standards for residency training

 Task

Final test training group score (range)

Experts score (range)

P

Pipe cleaner

48 (33–105)

62 (49–100)

0.13

Rubber band

49 (22–72)

62(35–195)

0.43

Beads

227(168–420)

271 (111-318)

0.9

Cutting circle

148 (89–244)

189 (76–240)

0.8

Knot tying

194 (105–298)

118 (50–177)

0.09

Sum score

720 (497–971)

705 (351–878)

0.9