Table 8 The t-test on VR platform with regard to its effect upon procedural accuracy, completion time and error rates.

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Metric

VR Group Mean (µ₁)

Traditional Group Mean (µ₂)

t-value

p-value

Conclusion

Procedural Accuracy

85%

60%

4.56

< 0.01

Reject H₀: Significant improvement in procedural accuracy with VR training.

Completion Time (min)

12.5

20.0

−3.89

< 0.01

Reject H₀: VR training significantly reduces completion time.

Error Rate

0.15

0.30

−5.12

< 0.01

Reject H₀: VR training significantly reduces error rates.

Confidence Gain

4.8 (on a 5-point scale)

3.2 (on a 5-point scale)

6.34

< 0.01

Reject H₀: VR training significantly increases trainee confidence.