Table 8 Evaluation of the associations between technical ability, cognitive ability, and innovative thinking.

From: Cultivation of innovative thinking and career development in design education

Variable

Path coefficient

Standard error

T-value

P-value

Technical training → Technical skills

0.45

0.08

5.625

<0.001

Interdisciplinary collaboration → Technical skills

0.37

0.09

4.111

<0.001

Technical training → Cognitive ability

0.52

0.07

7.428

<0.001

Interdisciplinary collaboration → Cognitive ability

0.41

0.08

5.125

<0.001

Technical skills → Innovative thinking

0.49

0.06

8.167

<0.001

Cognitive ability → Innovative thinking

0.43

0.07

6.143

<0.001

  1. Note 1: Path coefficients reflect hypothesized directional relationships based on theoretical frameworks; causation requires further validation through longitudinal or experimental designs.
  2. Note 2: The model has controlled the technology usage experience and acceptance, and the path coefficient is still significant (p < 0.001).
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