Author(s): Aslam N Khan

Abstract:
The purpose of the study was to compare the finger dexterity between various groups of science student. Thirty (30) students were selected ten (10) from each combination of subject’s group i.e. PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) group, CBZ (Chemistry, Botany, Zoology) group and CEP (Computer Science, Electronics, Physics) group. Science students were selected from Rajarshee Shahu Science College, Chandur Railway, Amravati. Students were sleeted by purposive sampling method. The O’Connor Tweezer Dexterity Test requires the use of tweezer in placing a single pin in each 1/16 ˝ diameter hole. The students were asked to sit comfortably at a table about 30 inches in height. The board was placed in front of the science student about one foot from the edge of the table. The student has to pick up one pin at a time with the tweezer and fill the holes, placing one in each as fast as he can. The holes must be filled from left to right for a right handed individual and each row is to be completed before the next is started. The time taken to fill the 100 holes was recorded as the score. Statistical analysis was done on the basis of ANOVA comparison of finger dexterity between different groups of science students. A one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was utilized in order to determine the difference if any, if difference was found significance the LSD Post-hoc test was applied to assess the paired mean difference among the group. Result shows that there is no significant difference found between their finger dexterity because calculated value F is 1.531 which is lesser than tab F0.05(2,27) = 3.354. Since the F ratio is found to be in significant, the Least Significant Difference (LSD) Post hoc test was not applied. While seeing the mean performance of finger dexterity of science students: CEP group shows better than CBZ group followed by PCM group. The reason for the difference may be attributed that the CEP group student are always gone through their various classes on computer which gradually based on fine and deep movements as compared to other groups.

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