Mean (M) factor scores and 95% confidence intervals (CI) based on ratings of statements about trust in financial analysts’ skill and integrity (reverse coded)
| Variable | Non-professionals n = 80 | Finance students n = 28 | Professionals n = 33 | Significance tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factor score | M [95%CI] | M [95%CI] | M [95%CI] | F(2,139) |
| Trust in skill | 0.09 [−0.12; 0.29] | −0.09 [−0.52; 0.33] | −0.13 [−0.51; 0.26] | 0.69, p = 0.505 |
| Trust in integrity | 0.17a [0.05; −0.39; ] | −0.38b [−0.01; 0.77] | −0.08a [−0.24; 0.42] | 3.48, p = 0.034 |
| Variable | Non-professionals | Finance students | Professionals | Significance tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factor score | M [95%CI] | M [95%CI] | M [95%CI] | |
| Trust in skill | 0.09 [−0.12; 0.29] | −0.09 [−0.52; 0.33] | −0.13 [−0.51; 0.26] | 0.69, |
| Trust in integrity | 0.17a [0.05; −0.39; ] | −0.38b [−0.01; 0.77] | −0.08a [−0.24; 0.42] | 3.48, |
Note(s): Means in each row not sharing subscripts differ significantly in Bonferroni-corrected t-tests at p < 0.05
Source(s): Authors' own creation/work
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