THE EFFECT OF STUDY HABITS ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SOPHOMORE EDUCATION STUDENTS IN ABUYOG COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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A Research Paper submitted In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the course MATH 23: Probability and Statistics To Engr. Jesus G. Sagragao, Jr. Faculty, Department of Arts and Sciences Abuyog Community College Abuyog, Leyte

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LERION, LOVELIE E. REYES, ABEGAIL D. SUMALINOG, SHIENA LUZ A. March, 2012

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researchers would like to stretch their utmost thanks to the individuals who in one or another made a great collaboration on the success of this study. We our heart-felt gratitude to Engr. Jesus G. Sagragao Jr., our instructor in Math 23: Probability and Statistics, who initiated this challenge of coming up with an output that is most useful in the field of education. Thank you for inculcating unto us the knowledge and information we needed in facing day-to-day obstacles. Your guidance was truly benefited by everyone. To our parents who were there in times of stress and doubt- giving us the help they could give in easing the burden weve undergone in constructing this study. The love and care you shared will never be paid by any worth. Above all, we give our very thanks to the God Almighty who enlightened us all throughout the way in making this manuscript. For without Him we can do nothing and for all things are possible with His guidance.

L.L.E R.A.D S.S.A

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page Abstract Table of Contents List of Tables CHAPTER I: THE RESEARCH PROBLEM Nature and Significance of the Study Objectives Scope and Limitation Place and Date of Study Definition of Terms CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES The Effect of Study Habits on the Academic Performance of the Student CHAPTER III: METHODOLOGY Research Design Respondents of the Study Research Instrument Gathering Procedure Statistical Treatment CHAPTER IV: DISCUSSION, DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS CHAPTER V: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, and RECOMMENDATION REFERENCES APPENDIX Letter to the Respondents Questionnaire Raw Data Coefficient i v iii iv

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LIST OF TABLES

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TITLE OT THE TABLE Distribution on the Students Average Grade Distribution on period of preparation for the exams Distribution on period of day students study most

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Distribution on hours spent in studying for the exams 15 Distribution on students way of studying Distribution on place/location where students prefer to study Distribution on the Students preferred study break 16 17

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Distribution on the Students condition leading up to 19 exam time

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THE EFFECT OF STUDY HABITS ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SOPHOMORE EDUCATION STUDENTS IN ABUYOG COMMUNITY COLLEGE

ABSTRACT

This study aims to determine the effects of study habits on the academic performance of the sophomore students in Abuyog Community College. Specifically, this manuscript focused on the profile of the college students with regards to their GPA and their study habits. The study utilized the descriptive survey method in the analysis and interpretation of the data gathered from the 40 respondents of Abuyog Community College using the self-developed questionnaire. The outcome of the study was there is significant relationship between how far in advance the students study for the exams and their general average but no significant relationship on the time of day, length of hours spent, way of studying, place/location where to study, preferred study break and condition felt leading up to examination time.