PHILIPPINE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

QUEZON CITY

EVALUATION OF EFFECTIVE STUDY HABITS

OF PSBA STUDENTS:
AN EXCELLENT MODEL

IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH COURSE REQUIRED BY
MS. FELICIDAD O. ORDOA

BY
RICHELLE K. TAN
MARVIE G. GALLEROS
MARY ARABELLE VALIAO

SY 2016-2017
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Abstract

Title : Evaluation of Effective Study Habits of PSBA Students; An Excellent

Model

Researcher : Richelle K. Tan

Marvie G. Galleros
Mary Arabelle Valiao

Adviser : Dr. Felicidad O. Ordoa

School : Philippine School of Business Administration, Quezon City

Degree : Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

School Year : 2016 2017

Introduction: Study habits can be good ones, or bad ones. Good study habits include being
organized, keeping good notes, reading your textbook, listening in class, and working every day.
Bad study habits include skipping class, not doing your work, watching TV or playing video
games instead of studying, and losing your work. And dealing with new and sometimes
unfamiliar lessons, numerous projects and deadlines, adjusting in a new environment and taking
on a different and new culture contribute to low marks in some of their subjects. If not remedied,
the students would lose their motivation to work on their weaknesses such as being too
dependent on other people and their teachers for information
Statement of the Problem: This study will be conducted to evaluate the effective study habits of
students: an excellent model.1What profile of the respondents in terms of:age,sex,course.2What
characteristics define the students in terms of:Study habit; Attitudes towards studies;Home
resources3What do the students prefer on their studying habits Visual; Auditory4 What factors
affect the Environment of the students: Lightning; Air Quality; Furniture and Equipment, 5What
are the study habits of the respondents in terms of the following:Study techniques; Self-
Discipline; Concentration; Effort6,Do the students have proper time management
under:Academic Aspect; Extra-curricular Activities
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Significance of the Study: This study is going to be significant to the following: students,
administrators professors, school, parents.
Research Methodology: This study used descriptive method of research as it aimed to determine
the effective study habits of psba students.
Statistical Treatment of Data: The gathered data were analyzed using frequency, percentages,
means, ranking, and multiple regression analysis.
Conclusions : Based on the findings arrived at, the following conclusions are hereby
given:2The characteristics of the PSBA students while having their study sessions , are most of
them remain focus in their study progress using an online program, notebook and other resources
.3With regards to the learning style visual learning method is more often used by the students
than the auditory learning method.4They all want and have good indirect lighting, a not too cold
not too warm air temperature and clean, organize and relevant equipment for their study
session.5In terms of how the respondents set their goal during the study session, most of them
prefer to base upon some certain amount of works to be done that to base upon some amount of
time. Most of them planned their study session ahead of time and they stick to their schedule and
lessen the distractions during the study session. 5In terms of the impact of the extracurricular
activities to their academic performance, there is no bad relationship between their academic
performance and extracurricular activities. They balance it well and keep being active
participants to it.
Recommendations: 1Students regardless of age, sex and course must make the most of each
study session and shall have the goal to achieve in terms of their studies.2Students must start
with the most difficult subject in which it will greatly improve the effectiveness of study
sessions, and academic performance.3Students must have a planner that can help keep
everything organized and write down assignments, appointments, and to-do lists.4Students must
be in a place where there is a good lightning on their front of their study place. We recommend
students to be placed where they are comfortable and there is a good temperature.5We
recommend students to have working in groups that can help when struggling to understand a
concept. Students mush have its goal and direction in studying. They shall need to know exactly
what the need to accomplish during each study session. 6Students must make a Weekly
Schedule. Once a week block out time on a more detailed level for important commitments and
deadlines that need to meet. And must make a Daily To-Do List. At the end of each day organize
and schedule the next day. Include routines, errands, and study time.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The researcher wants to express their heartfelt thanksgiving

to God Almighty, Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who is the source of

everything.

To Dr. Felicidad O. Ordoa, adviser of our course, whose

motivation, guidance and upliftment helped a lot in the realization of

this dissertation.

To our parents, who are always been there to help us

emotionally and financially.

The researcher acknowledges their classmates: Hannah

Feliciano, Chaith Macao, Evitha Urbi; for facilitating in the

distribution and retrieval of survey questionnaires.

Acknowledgment is accorded also to their close family and

friends: for their prayers and support in the distribution and retrieval

of the survey instruments.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Title Page .. i
Abstract . ii
Acknowledgement .. iii
Table of Contents .. iv
List of Figures ..... v
List of Tables .. vi

CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction .................... 1
Conceptual Framework .................... 3
Research Paradigm .................... 6
Statement of the Problem .................... 7
Hypothesis of the Study .................... 9
Significance of the Study .................... 10
Scope and Limitations of the Study .................... 13
Definition of Terms .................... 15
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CHAPTER 2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Foreign Literature ..................... 19

Local Literature ..................... 24

Foreign Studies ..................... 27

Local Studies ..................... 31

Synthesis of the Reviewed

Related Literature and Studies ..................... 33

CHAPTER 3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND PROCEDURE

Research Design ..................... 38

Locale of the Study ..................... 39

Population and Sampling Techniques ..................... 39

Respondents of the Study ..................... 45

Research Survey Instrument ..................... 45

Validation of the Research Instrument ..................... 46

Procedure in Gathering Data ..................... 48

Statistical Treatment of Data ..................... 49

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CHAPTER 4 PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND

INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Specific Problem No. 1 ................................. 51

Specific Problem No. 2 ................................ 54

Specific Problem No. 3 ............................... 57

Specific Problem No. 4 .............................. 58

Specific Problem No. 5 ............................. 60

Specific Problem No. 6 ............................. 62

CHAPTER 5 SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary of the Study ................................ 65

Summary of Findings ................................ 66

Conclusions ................................ 69

Recommendations ................................. 72
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BIBLIOGRAPHY .................................. 74

APPENDICES .................................. 77

APPENDIX A (Letter to
PSBA Students) . 78

APPENDIX B (Survey Form1 for

PSBA Students) ............ 79

CURRICULUM VITAE ........ 81

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LIST OF FIGURES
NO. PAGE

Figure 1 Conceptual Framework ............ 5

Figure 2 Research Paradigm ............ 6

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LIST OF TABLES

NO. PAGE

Table 1 Population Size of Students .............. 42

Table 2 Age range of Students ............................. 44

Table 3 Gender of Students ............................ 44

Table 4 Student Profile in terms of Age ............................ 51

Table 5 Student Profile in terms of Sex ............................ 52

Table 6 Student Profile in terms of Course ............................ 53

Table 7 Students Characteristics ............................ 55

Table 8 Students Learning Styles ............................ 57

Table 9 Students Environment ............................ 59

Table 10 Study Habits of PSBA ............................ 61

Table 11 Factors Affect the Students Time Management........................... 63