the experimental method of research to test the effects of caffeine on memory, one must first establish a hypothesis. For this experiment, the hypothesis would simply state; that if a person consumes 2 cups of a caffeinated beverage over the course of 3 hours then their recall of information, learned earlier that day, will be faster and more accurate on a short answer test. The independent variable in this experiment would be the caffeine as it is the factor that is being manipulated and examined
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Chapter II Review of Related Literatures and Studies This chapter reviews recent facts taken from various reading materials that support our study on the academic performances of students in relation to their study habits. Related Literature In Dorothy E. Jhonson’s Behavioral System Model, she stated that a behavioral system encompasses the patterned, repetitive, and purposeful ways of behaving. These ways of behaving form an organized and integrated functional unit that determines and limits
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Study Habits CHAPTER I Introduction Background of the Study We have all heard the saying study long and study wrong. While there may be some truth to the saying truly an absence of studying is an absolute wrong choice. Studying not only prepares a student to excel in a class but reinforces the lessons already taught. Studying reawakens the lectures and reading materials. Studying is merely reviewing and committing to memory new information. Now that we have established the purpose and importance
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CHAPTER I Introduction Background of the Study We have all heard the saying study long and study wrong. While there may be some truth to the saying truly an absence of studying is an absolute wrong choice. Studying not only prepares a student to excel in a class but reinforces the lessons already taught. Studying reawakens the lectures and reading materials. Studying is merely reviewing and committing to memory new information. Now that we have established the purpose and importance of studying
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how to make food selections in the cafeteria, the importance of balanced nutrients, and healthy eating habits
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INVESTIGATION OF CAFFEINE CONTENT LEVEL OF TOP 5 COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE COFFEE PRODUCTS USED BY MSU CHS STUDENTS AND ITS EFFECT ON COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE An Undergraduate Thesis Presented to: Prof. Ashley Ali- Bangcola, RN, MAN In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements In HS 199 1ST semester AY 2011-2012 Presented by: Norhanifah R. Mala-atao June 2011 Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE Background of the Study “A cup of coffee will do.” One might say this early
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Motivation Caffeine is the world’s most commonly used psychoactive substance in the world. People have enjoyed and consumed caffeine as early as the 14th century. More than 60 plant species throughout the world have been identified as containing the chemical compound of caffeine. The wide spread natural occurrence of caffeine in many plant species has played a major role in the popularity of caffeine containing products (Baron and Roberts, 1996) such as chocolate and especially tea and coffee
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that this is not correct and that the environment can cause people to behavior in a certain way. This concept is called situationalism and this is the type of social phenomena that social psychologists attempt to study and explain (p 7). The strategies that social psychologists use to study things such as situationalism are descriptive research, correlational research, and experimental research. Below is a description of each research method and an example of each. Descriptive research does not
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THE EFFECT OF STUDY HABITS ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF FRESHMEN EDUCATION STUDENTS IN XAVIER UNIVERSITY, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, SCHOOL YEAR 2008-2009” Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM A. Introduction The extent of student’s learning in academics may be determined by the grades a student earns for a period of learning has been done. It is believed that a grade is a primary indicator of such learning. If a learner earns high grades it is concluded that they may also have learned
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Foundation Inc. Research Title “EFFECTS OF STUDY HABITS ON THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF HIGHSCHOOL STUDENTS” A research proposal Presented to: Ms. Eliza Enriquez Researchers: Jay Mar M. Basco Kenton Van Fortu Adrian Cablao Chapter I A. Introduction Changes in behavior naturally occur in high school students. Nowadays, students spend their vacant time for doing their habits instead of advancing their studies. Some of this habits make them forgot to do their school responsibilities
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