| Variable | Cases (%)/Mean ± standard deviation |
| Age | 20.37 ± 1.09 |
| Gender |
|
| Male | 38 (50.67) |
| Female | 37 (49.33) |
| Mathematics scores at enrollment |
|
| <90 | 7 (9.3) |
| 90 - 120 | 57 (76.0) |
| 120 - 150 | 11 (14.7) |
| Scientific research experience |
|
| With | 8 (10.7) |
| Without | 67 (89.3) |