investigating the effect of students socio-economic/family background on students academic performance in tertiary institutions using decision tree algorithms A. B. Adeyemo (Ph.D)1 and S. O. Kuyoro (M.Sc.)2 Department of Computer Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria Abstract The causes of the difference in the academic performance of students in tertiary institutions has for a long time been the focus of study among higher education managers, parents, government and researchers. The cause
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Chapter 1 Background of the Study A man who troubles himself or belongings; or look for his own pleasure is more likely vices (Spooner, 2006). Students are the most common drinkers, smokers and drug takers than the laypeople which may be influenced bypeer pressure, cheap bars and the living freely away from home. (NHS Choices, 2014) Atkin,Hocking& Block (2006) said that youth who sees more television and magazine ads of beer, wine, and liquor usually drink more and expected that they will begin
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EFFECTS OF COMPUTER GAMES TO THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE GRADE VI PUPILS IN ___________ELEMENTARY SCHOOL S. Y. 2010 - 2011 A Research Proposal Presented to the Faculty of the College Department ________________________________ Quezon In partial fulfillment of the Requirements for Research 2 ________________________ October 2010 Chapter I INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Computers are ubiquitous. As
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Career Preference Among BHRM Students March 2013 Career Preference Among BHRM Students Chapter 1 Introduction to the study This chapter is composed of five parts: (1) Background and Theoretical Framework, (2) Statement of the Problem and the Hypothesis, (3) Significance of the Study, (4) Definition of Terms, and (5) Delimitation of the Study Part One, Background and Theoretical Framework of the Study, presents the reasons for choosing of the problem and the theoretical
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Qualification | Unit number and title | Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business | Unit 3: Organisations and Behaviour | Student Name | Assessor Name | | Ms. Sonam Mehta | Date issued | Completion date | Submitted on | 7th February 2014 | 17th April 2014 | | | Assignment title | Comparative study of Organisational Behaviour of two chosen organisations | LearningOutcome | Assessment Criteria | In this assessment you will have the opportunity to present evidence that shows you are able
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UIC High School Students on the Effects of a Limited Range of Allowance on their Performance in School Introduction: Opening Statement Monetary allowance contributes to our every action. As students, its uses extend to much more than basic essentials for everyday living. It is observable that the amount of allowance the students need to comply with the demands of the school increases as their degree or level of education increases. With this, the researchers have reason to study on whether their
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PARENTS’ SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS AND STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. CHAPTER ONE Background to the Study It is an undebatable fact that the home is the fulcrum around which the early years of a child revolves. The central figures are the parents. While child-bearing and child-rearing cannot be divorced one from the other, the type of child-rearing practiced in a family has a tremendous impact on the entire life of the child including his or her academic life. Generally, the social climate or environment
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ASSIGNMENT TITLE : INTENTION TO USE MOBILE BANKING AMONG UCSI STUDENTS Submitted on DATE OF SUBMISSION : 21st July 2015 DUE DATE : 21st July 2015 Words count: 2618 Produced by STUDENT NAME & ID: Name | Student ID | Programme | Signature | Mohammad Syafiq Mohammad Suferi | 1001336037 | BA (Hons) Business Administration | | Fadhilah Amalina Firman
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Factors influencing the Study Habits of Second Year Education Students of Wesleyan University-Philippines An Undergraduate Thesis Presented to The Faculty of the College of Education Wesleyan University-Philippines In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Elementary Education Jennilyn Nicolas Cheska Mae F. Edrad Francheska F. Pacolor CHAPTER 1 Introduction Rationale Wesleyan University-Philippines (WU-P), College
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A THESIS - Assessment of the Levels of Study Skills of Computer Engineering Students at the Polytechnic University of the Phillippines 1. Presented to the Faculty of the Institute of Technology Polytechnic University of the Philippines Sta. Mesa, Manila In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Diploma in Computer Engineering Management Technology by ANGELICA MAE V. ALCANTARA ALLEN NICOLE P. ANGAT RALPH ANTHONY I. ANGELES ELIJAH PHILIPPE D. BARRO WELJEM A. DANIEL JAYMALIN P. JAMOLIN ELMERTO
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