Gender differences in spatial visualization among engineering students
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چکیده
Spatial visualization of engineering students is of greatest importance in terms of their professional achievement, thus evaluation of this skill is essential. Mental Cutting Test (MCT) is one of the most widely used evaluation method for spatial abilities. In this study we present an analysis of MCT results of first-year engineering students, with special emphasis on gender differences. Similarly to other international projects, significant difference is observed between male and female students, which is statistically analyzed in this paper.
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