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Author(s)
  • Jamie Brown Junior, Nursing
  • Kacey Morris Junior, Human Development and Family Studies (Case Management for Individuals and Families)
  • Melissa Namy Senior, Psychology
Abstract
When looking across majors there are several similarities in study habit tendencies. We decided to focus on this topic in our Research Methods class experiment because individuals come from a variety of backgrounds and find common interest in a specific major. We will analyze the similarities between the study habits of the differing majors. To collect data, we created an anonymous online survey to measure grade point average (GPA), study habits, use of colored pens, note taking abilities, and handedness. We hypothesize that 1) individuals in the social and health sciences are more likely to use colored pens, 2) individuals in humanities and health sciences will have the best study habits based on GPA, 3) individuals in humanities and health sciences will have a tendency to use flashcards and highlight their notes, and 4) individuals in the health sciences will have a tendency to be left handed and are more likely to wish they were better note takers. Our study has been approved by the Kent State IRB and data collection is ongoing.
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Conference Proceeding
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Rachael Blasiman
Modified Abstract

In an online survey we analyzed similarities between study habits of varying majors. We measured GPA, study habits, use of colored pens, handedness, and note taking abilities. We hypothesize that 1) individuals in the social and health sciences are more likely to use colored pens, 2) individuals in humanities and health sciences will have the best study habits based on GPA, 3) individuals in humanities and health sciences will have a tendency to use flashcards and highlight their notes, and 4) individuals in the health sciences will have a tendency to be left handed and are more likely to wish they were better note takers. Our study has been approved by the Kent State IRB and data collection is ongoing.

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