Reasons for failure of medical thesis projects according to supervisors versus candidates.
| Candidates (N=98) | Supervisors (N=107) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methods | 29 (29.8) | 9 (8.4) | 0.001 |
| Topic | 24 (24.5) | 6 (5.6) | <0.001 |
| Timelines | 23 (23.4) | 40 (37.3) | 0.024 |
| Personal | 14 (14.9) | 41 (38.3) | 0.001 |
| Finance | 7 (7.5) | 11 (10.2) | 0.281 |
Values are numbers (percentages).