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Table 9 Summary of overall reading scores

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

Proficiency levels

No. of participants

Text 1

Text 2

Text 3

M

SD

M

SD

M

SD

Elementary

30

3.77

0.61

2.17

0.89

1.92

0.88

Intermediate

30

3.91

0.48

3.46

0.78

2.59

0.74

Advanced

30

4.04

0.37

3.72

0.50

2.89

0.59