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Table 2 Descriptive statistics of factors influencing elective selection including interest, lack of knowledge, course content, learning format, timing, and choice restriction

From: Using core competencies to build an evaluative framework: outcome assessment of the University of Guelph Master of Public Health program

Factors influencing elective choice

Percentage of respondents who selected the factor

General interest

82.9% (29)

Knowledge and training in the course subject was lacking

60.0% (21)

Course content

68.6% (24)

Preference for distance education

11.4% (4)

Convenience/Time of delivery

31.4% (11)

Only option available

20.0% (7)

Other

11.4% (4)