Beurze et al. (2013)

Holland

Statistics Anxiety: A Barrier for Education in Research Methodology for Medical Students?

520 undergraduate students

Statistics Anxiety Rating Scale (STARS)

・ Examination and class anxiety

・ Fear to get help

・ Anxiety

・ Statistical value

・ Self-efficacy

・ Fear of statistical teacher

Pearson correlation

There was a negative correlation between statistical concerns and course achievements, but the impact was minor and limited to questions about statistics and epidemiology.

Macher et al. (2013)

Austria

Statistics Anxiety, State Anxiety during an Examination, and Academic Achievement

284 undergraduate students

Statistics Anxiety Rating Scale (STARS) and statistical test

・ Examination and class anxiety

・ Fear to get help

・ Anxiety

Structural Equation Modelling (SEM).

Through the anxiety of the situation experienced before and during the examination, statistical concerns have a negative effect on achievement. However, statistical concerns also have a direct positive influence on achievement.