Factors Affecting Performance in Social Science Statistics

Dear Respondents:
The undersigned is presently conducting a study stated above. This is a part of the academic
requirements of the subject Methods in Educational Research. The study is conducted to identify
factors affecting graduate students performance in social science statistics. You are chosen as one of
the respondents because, per registrars record, youve already taken the subject. Rest assured that
response are kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of this study.
Researchers
Part I. Perceived Factors affecting Performance in Social Science Statistics. Below are some preidentified factors affecting performance in Social Science Statistics. State your degree of agreement
and disagreement of each items using the following scale:
1 - Strongly Disagree

2 - Disagree

3 - Agree

Indicators
1. I dont have a strong background in statistical sciences.
2. My brain seems to decline the idea of analysing numbers.
3. Im having a hard time studying the subject due to the
demands of my job.
4. Additional works from the immediate supervisor conflicts
my time to study statistics
5. I read more references to topics I do not understand.
6. I am afraid to the teacher handling the subject.
7. My plateau of learning is short.
8. I am not familiar with the statistical terms.
9. I dont like the teachers way of discussing the subject.
10. I am a slow learner.
11. I like the output-driven strategy used by the teacher.
12. My understanding depends on my subject teacher
13. Cognitive overload; thus, unable to apply concepts
14. I have poor computer manipulation skill
15. I have difficulty in interpreting data
16. The nature of the subject is difficult.
17. I hate numbers and I dont like the subject per see
18. I hate Sunday schedule.
19. I have enough references which is related to the topic.
20. I get easily discouraged whenever I failed to solve
statistical problem.
21. I am not comfortable reading about statistics and using it in
my own work.
22. The long gap in my education makes it hard for me to
study/recall the subject.
23. I find the classroom environment conducive to learning.
24. I need enough time to comprehend things.
25. I like to work under pressure.
26. I always came late.
27. Lack of computer gadget needed by the subject.
28. I love Statistics subject.
29. I find hard to use SPSS when solving statistical problem.

4 - Strongly Agree
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I cant easily follow the discussion of my teacher.

I dont fully understand the statistical tool used.
I find difficulty in catching up the pacing of the lessons.
The teacher discussed the topic in a most simplifying way