Computer: Students Great Friend or Ultimate Enemy? CHAPTER IV PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA 4.1.

Presentation of Data

4.1.1. Gender Validity Gender Male 25 Female 5

Gender Validity

Gender Validity

25

20

Male

17 % 17 %

Male
83 % 83 %

15

Female
10

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Computer: Students Great Friend or Ultimate Enemy? 4.1.2. Age Validity Age 16 years old 3 17 years old 11 18 years old 10 19 years old 5 20 years old 1

Age Validity
12

Age Validity
3% 16 y/old

10

17 y/old
8

17 %

10 % 37 %

16 y/old 17 y/old 18 y/old 19 y/old 20 y/old

18 y/old 19 y/old 20 y/old 33 %

Figure 4: Age Validity

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Computer: Students Great Friend or Ultimate Enemy? 4.1.3. Course or Major Validity

Course / Major

Civil Engineering (C.E.) 21

Mechanical Engineering (M.E.) 5

Electrical Engineering (E.E.) 2

Electronics and Communications Engineering (E.C.E.) 2

Course / Major Program

25

Course / Major Program

20

CE ME

7% 7% 10 % 70 %

CE ME ECE EE

15

ECE EE

10

Figure 5: Course or Major Program

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Computer: Students Great Friend or Ultimate Enemy? 4.1.4. Year Level Validity

Year Level

2nd year 26

3rd year 2

4th year 1

5th year 1

Year Level
30

Year Level
3% 2nd year 3rd year 4th year 87 % 7% 3%

25

2nd year 3rd year 4th year 5th year

20

15

5th year
10

Figure 6: Year Level

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Computer: Students Great Friend or Ultimate Enemy? Q # 1. Do you have a personal computer in your house? QUESTION NO. 1 YES 27 NO 3

Question #1

Question #1

30 25 20 15 10 5 0

10% Yes 90 %

Yes

No No

Figure 7: Respondents with Personal Computers

Interpretation and Analysis: 90 % of the respondents have their personal computer at home. 10 % of the respondents dont have their personal computer, so they rent computer in computer shops.

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Computer: Students Great Friend or Ultimate Enemy? Q # 2. In general, how familiar with computers would you say you are? QUESTION NO. 2 Very Familiar 16 Fairly Familiar 10 Slightly Familiar 3 Not at all 1

Question #2
16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0

Question #2
3% Very Familiar Fairly Familiar Slightly Familiar Not at all 10 % Very Familiar

33 %

53 %

Fairly Familiar
Slightly Familiar Not at all

Figure 8: Familiarity with Computers

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Interpretation and Analysis: 53 % of the respondents said that they are very familiar with computers. 33 % of the respondents said that they are fairly familiar with computers. 10 % of the respondents said that they are slightly familiar with computers. 3 % of the respondents said that they are not familiar with computers.

Q #3. How often do you use the computer? QUESTION NO. 3 Seldom or Never 1 2 to 4 times a month 2 Weekly 7 Daily 20

Question #3
20
18 16

Question #3
3%

Seldom or Never
2 to 4 times a month Weekly

7% 23 % 67 %

Seldom or Never 2 to 4 times a month Weekly Daily

14
12 10

8
6 4 2 0

Daily

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Computer: Students Great Friend or Ultimate Enemy? Interpretation and Analysis: 3 % of the respondents use computer seldom or never. 7 % of the respondents use computer twice or four times a month. 23 % of the respondents use computer weekly. 67 % of the respondents use computer daily.

Q #4. On average, about how much time do you spend using a computer? Choices 30 minutes 1 hour 2 hours Others 1 hours 3 hours 4 hours 5 hours 6 hours 7 hours 8 hours 10 hours 11 hours 16 hours Depends Note: Ctrl numbers 03, 11, 16, 25 have more than one answer. 1 4 5 7 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 3 7

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Question #4
7
6 5 4 3 2 1 0

3% 30 minutes 1 hour 2 hours 1 1/2 hours 3 hours 4 hours 5 hours 6 hours 7 hours 8 hours 10 hours 11 hours 16 hours Depends 3% 7% 7% 23 %

3%

Question #4
10 % 23 % 3% 1 hour 2 hours 1 1/2 hours 3 hours 4 hours 5 hours 6 hours 7 hours 8 hours 10 hours 11 hours 16 hours Depends

13 % 17 %

Figure 10: Time Spent Using the Computer

Interpretation and Analysis: 10 % of the respondents spend 1 hour using their computer. 23 % of the respondents spend 2 hours using their computer. 3 % of the respondents spend 1 hours using their computer. 13 % of the respondents spend 3 hours using their computer. 17 % of the respondents spend 4 hours using their computer.

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23 % of the respondents spend 5 hours using their computer. 7 % of the respondents spend 6 hours using their computer. 3 % of the respondents spend 7 hours using their computer. 7 % of the respondents spend 8 hours using their computer. 3 % of the respondents spend 10, 11, and 16 hours using their computer. 3 % of the respondents said that it depends on the situation in using the computer.

Q #5. How do you use the computer? (Check as many as apply) QUESTION NO. 5 Research 22 Entertainment 26 Paper Works 19 3% Research Entertainment 63 % Paperworks Paper works Personal Interest Gaming 87 % Personal Interest Gaming Personal Interest 1 Gaming 2

Question #5
30 25 20 15 10 5 0

Question #5
Research 73 % Entertainment

10 %

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Computer: Students Great Friend or Ultimate Enemy? Interpretation and Analysis: 73 % of the respondents use computer for research. 87 % of the respondents use computer for entertainment. 63 % of the respondents use computer for paper works. 3 % of the respondents use computer for personal interest. 10 % of the respondents use computer for gaming.

Q #6. When do you have access to computers at school? (Check as many as apply) QUESTION NO. 6 Before class begins 5 During study time 6 At the end of the school day 20 Evening hours 8

Question #6
20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2

Before class begins 27 % During study tine At the end of the school day Evening hours

Question #6
17 % 20% 67 % Before class begins Durimg study time At the end of the school day Evening hours

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Interpretation and Analysis: 17 % of the respondents have access to computer at school before class begins. 20 % of the respondents have access to computer at school during study time. 67% of the respondents have access to computer at school at the end of the school day. 27 % of the respondents have access to computer at school at evening hours.

Q #7. How often do you use the computer at school? QUESTION NO. 7 Never 2 Monthly 2 Weekly 12 Daily 14

Question #7
14 12 10 8 6 4

Question #7
Never 47 % 40 % 7% 7% Never

Monthly

Monthly

Weekly

Weekky

Daily
2 0

Daily

Figure 13: Frequency of Using Computer at School University of the East College of Engineering 31

Computer: Students Great Friend or Ultimate Enemy? Interpretation and Analysis: 7 % of the respondents never use computer at school. 7 % of the respondents use computer at school monthly. 40 % of the respondents use computer at school weekly. 47 % of the respondents use computer at school daily.

Q #8. Is your computer connected to the Internet? QUESTION NO. 8 YES 26 NO 4

Question #8
13 %
30
25 20 15 10 5 0

Question #8

Yes

Yes

87 % No No

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Interpretation and Analysis: 87 % of the respondents said that their computer is connected to the Internet. 13 % of the respondents said that their computer is not connected to the Internet.

Q #9. Do you have access to a wireless network (WiFi) at sometime during the day/night? QUESTION NO. 9 Yes, I use / have used it. 16 Yes, but I dont use it. 2 No 12 I dont know 0

Question #9
16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0

Question #9
Yes, I use/ have used it Yes, I use/have used it. Yes, but I don't use it. 40 % 54 % Yes, but don't use it.

No 7% No I don't know

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Computer: Students Great Friend or Ultimate Enemy? Interpretation and Analysis: 54 % of the respondents have access to wireless network at sometime during the day / night. 7 % of the respondents have access to wireless network at sometime during the day / night but they do not use it. 40 % of the respondents have no access to wireless network.

Q #10. For what purposes do you connect to the internet / wireless network? (Check as many as apply) QUESTION NO. 10 Research 17 Online Education 15 Online Gaming 13 Personal Interest 1 Communication 1

Question #10
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Question #10
Research
Research 3% Online Education Online Education Online Gaming 43 % 57 %

16
14 12 10 8 6

Online Gaming

Personal Interest

4
2 0

50 %

Personal Interest

Communication

Communication

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Computer: Students Great Friend or Ultimate Enemy? Interpretation and Analysis: 57 % of the respondents connect to the internet / wireless network for research. 50 % of the respondents connect to the internet / wireless network for online education. 43 % of the respondents connect to the internet / wireless network for online gaming. 3 % of the respondents connect to the internet / wireless network for communication and for their personal interest.

Q #11. In general, how positive or negative an experience for you is it to work with computers? QUESTION NO. 11 Very Positive Fairly Positive Slightly Positive Slightly Negative Fairly Negative Very Negative Note: Ctrl numbers 15 and 16 have more than one answer. 8 19 1 2 1 1

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Question #11
20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6

Question #11
Very Positive 3% Fairly Positive 7% Slightly Positive Slightly Negative 63 % Fairly Negative Very Negative Fairly Negative Very Negative Fairly Positive 27 % Slightly Positive Slightly Negative 3% Very Positive

4
2 0

Figure 17: Experience of Working with Computers Interpretation and Analysis: 27 % of the respondents have very positive experience working with computers. 63 % of the respondents have fairly positive experience working with computers. 3 % of the respondents have slightly positive experience working with computers. 7 % of the respondents have slightly negative experience working with computers. 3 % of the respondents have fairly negative experience working with computers. 3 % of the respondents have very negative experience working with computers. 36

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Computer: Students Great Friend or Ultimate Enemy? Q #12. What is your current, overall attitude regarding the use of computers? QUESTION NO. 12 Very Positive Fairly Positive Slightly Positive Slightly Negative Fairly Negative Very Negative Note: Ctrl number 15 is void. 7 21 1 0 0 0

Question #12
25

Question #12
Very Positive 3% Fairly Positive Slightly Positive Slightly Negative 70 % Fairly Negative Slightly Positive Very Negative Figure 18: Attitude Regarding the Use of Computers 23 % Fairly Positive Very Positive

20

15

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Interpretation and Analysis: 23 % of the respondents said that their overall attitude regarding the use of computers is very positive. 70 % of the respondents said that their overall attitude regarding the use of computers is fairly positive. 3 % of the respondents said that their overall attitude regarding the use of computers is slightly positive.

Q #13. Overall, how positive/negative do you think the impact of computer technology has been on human societies and cultures? QUESTION NO. 13 Very Negative Somewhat Negative Somewhat Positive Very Positive 2 14 12 2

Question #13
Very Negative
14 12 10 8 6 4

Question #13
Very Negative 7% 7% Somewhat Negative 47 %

Somewhat Negative 40 % Somewhat Positive Somewhat Positive Very Positive Figure 19: Impact of Computer Technology

2
0

Very Positive

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Computer: Students Great Friend or Ultimate Enemy? Interpretation and Analysis: 7 % of the respondents think that the impact of computer technology on human societies and cultures is very negative. 47 % of the respondents think that the impact of computer technology on human societies and cultures is somewhat negative. 40 % of the respondents think that the impact of computer technology on human societies and cultures is somewhat positive. 7 % of the respondents think that the impact of computer technology on human societies and cultures is very positive.

Q #14. As you think about the future, how positive/negative do you think the impact of computer technology will be on human societies and cultures in the coming years? QUESTION NO. 14 Very Negative Somewhat Negative Somewhat Positive Very Positive Note: Ctrl number 25 is void. 4 3 16 6

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Question #14
Very Negative
16 14 12 10 8 6

Question #14
Very Negative Somewhat Negative 20 % 13 % 10 % Somewhat Negative

Somewhat Positive

53 %

Somewhat Positive

4
2 0

Very Positive

Very Positive

Figure 20: Impact of Computer Technology on Human Societies and Cultures in the Coming Years Interpretation and Analysis: 13 % of the respondents think that the impact of computer technology on human societies and cultures is very negative in the coming years. 10 % of the respondents think that the impact of computer technology on human societies and cultures is somewhat negative in the coming years. 53 % of the respondents think that the impact of computer technology on human societies and cultures is somewhat positive in the coming years. 20 % of the respondents think that the impact of computer technology on human societies and cultures is very positive in the coming years. 40

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Computer: Students Great Friend or Ultimate Enemy? Q #15. What are the possible remedies for the negative effects of computer? (Check as many as apply)

CHOICES a) Minimize the time spent in using computer. b) Have self control and be responsible. c) Do not depend on computer always. d) Lessen the number of times of using the computer for games and enjoyment. e) Spend more time in studying your lessons. f) Involve yourself in sports, games, past times, recreational activities, etc. that can make your body physically fit and can make your mind unstressed. g) Explore more things around you that you can enjoy and can entertain you without using computer. h) Know your limitations in using computer. i) Obey the advices of your parents, and teachers. j) Choose good friends who can influence you to do well and to do what right is. OTHERS k) Research some inspired things. 1 15 28 27 19 21 22

17 26 15 19

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Question #15
30

A B

Question #15
3% 63 % 50 % 93 % 90 %

A
B C D E F G H I J K

25

C D 50 % 87 % 57 % 73 % 63 % 70 %

20

E F G

15

10

H I

J
0

K Figure 21: Solutions to the Negative Effects of Computer

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Computer: Students Great Friend or Ultimate Enemy? Interpretation and Analysis: 50 % of the respondents agreed that minimizing the time spent using computer is the solution for the negative effects of computer. 93 % of the respondents agreed that having self control and being responsible is the solution for the negative effects of computer. 90 % of the respondents agreed that not depending on computer always is the solution for the negative effects of computer. 63 % of the respondents agreed that lessening the number of time of using the computer for games and enjoyment is the solution for the negative effects of computer. 70 % of the respondents agreed spending more time in studying lessons is the solution for the negative effects of computer. 73 % of the respondents agreed that involving self in sports, games, past times, recreational activities, etc. that can make the body physically fit and can make the mind unstressed is the solution for the negative effects of computer. 57 % of the respondents agreed that exploring more things around without using computer is the solution for the negative effects of computer. 87 % of the respondents agreed that knowing the limitations in using computer is the solution for the negative effects of computer. 50 % of the respondents agreed that obeying the advices of parents and teachers is the solution for the negative effects of computer. 63 % of the respondents agreed that choosing good friends is the solution for the negative effects of computer. 3 % of the respondents agreed that researching some inspired things is the solution for the negative effects of computer.

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