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Table 7 Reading test (text 2) according to language proficiency (General English) and background knowledge: comparison of means

From: Exploring the role of language knowledge and background knowledge in reading comprehension of specific-purpose tests in higher education

Language proficiency by General English

Background knowledge

n

Mean

Significance

Elementary level

Yes

17

47%

F = 1.325; n.s.

No

13

22%

Intermediate level

Yes

18

44%

F = 9.958 p < 0.01

No

12

39%

Advanced level

Yes

21

64%

F = 12.365 p < 0.01

No

9

41%