G Gigerenzer, D G Goldstein
Reasoning the fast and frugal way: models of bounded rationality
Psychological review
perceptual ability test pat valid determinant spatial perceptions however validated psychomotor skill test dentistry currently exist study aimed determine whether results two wax carving exercises e1 e2 pat quantitative reasoning qr academic average aa tests predict students performance dental anatomy practical examinations firstyear dental students n 69 participated study results pat qr aa obtained admissions office participants completed wax carving exercises first e1 last weeks e2 dental anatomy course carving instruments instruction rubrics provided participants instructed carve cube semicircle shape wax block using wax subtraction technique two calibrated blinded faculty graded exercise ideal satisfactory unsatisfactory four categories finish sharpness symmetry accuracy dental anatomy course participants completed wax carving practical examinations maxillary central incisor mandibular first molar examinations graded calibrated faculty ideal satisfactory unsatisfactory linear mixed effects model assessed influences independent variables practical examinations estimates independent variables practical examinations pat 0027 aa 0088 qr 0014 e1 0235 e2 0175 wax carving exercises stronger predictors performance practical examinations pat aa qr simple exercise may help identify students early preclinical education requiring additional assistance