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Study Time Vs Performance Project

The project investigates the relationship between study time and exam performance at Royalty Academy using statistics and linear regression. It concludes that increased study hours correlate with better exam scores, evidenced by a regression line of y = 3.7x + 40 and a strong correlation coefficient of r ~ 0.97. Recommendations include gradually increasing study hours and exploring study quality in future research.

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Study Time Vs Performance Project

The project investigates the relationship between study time and exam performance at Royalty Academy using statistics and linear regression. It concludes that increased study hours correlate with better exam scores, evidenced by a regression line of y = 3.7x + 40 and a strong correlation coefficient of r ~ 0.97. Recommendations include gradually increasing study hours and exploring study quality in future research.

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Mathematics Project: Study Time vs Exam Performance

1. Problem Identification

1.1 Description of the Problem:

At Royalty Academy, student academic performance varies widely. It is assumed that increased study time

results in better exam performance, but this assumption hasn't been analyzed mathematically.

1.2 Statement of Intent:

This project uses statistics and linear regression to examine the relationship between hours studied and

exam scores.

1.3 Design:

- Collect student data (study hours vs exam marks)

- Use correlation and regression to model the relationship

- Interpret results using a regression line and correlation coefficient

2. Investigation of Related Ideas

2.1 Evidence:

- Correlation measures how two variables are related.

- Regression provides a predictive linear equation.

- Used commonly in educational studies.

2.2 Analysis:

| Idea | Merits | Demerits |

|--------------------------------|----------------------------------|----------------------------------|

| Scatter plots | Visual and effective | Can be misleading if non-linear |

| Correlation coefficient | Quantifies relationship | Doesn't imply causation |

| Grouped data comparison | Easy to interpret | Loss of individual detail |


Mathematics Project: Study Time vs Exam Performance

3. Generation of Ideas

3.1 Solutions:

1. Use raw student data with regression - accurate but time-consuming.

2. Use grouped data - easy but less detailed.

3. Use software - quick but less transparent.

Chosen: Use raw data with regression manually and through Excel for accuracy.

4. Development and Refinement

4.1 Chosen Method: Regression on raw data.

4.2 Justification:

- Gives real insights.

- Teaches regression and interpretation.

4.3 Development:

- Collect data from 10 students

- Calculate Pearson's r and regression line

- Plot graph and analyze

Example regression line: y = 3.7x + 40

Meaning: Each hour of study improves marks by ~3.7.

5. Presentation of Final Solution

Example Dataset:

| Hours | Score |
Mathematics Project: Study Time vs Exam Performance

|-------|-------|

|2 | 45 |

|4 | 55 |

|5 | 60 |

|6 | 63 |

|7 | 66 |

|8 | 70 |

|9 | 72 |

| 10 | 78 |

| 11 | 82 |

| 12 | 85 |

Regression line: y = 3.7x + 40

Correlation coefficient: r ~ 0.97 (strong positive correlation)

6. Evaluation and Recommendations

6.1 Relevance:

Strong correlation found - confirms relationship.

6.2 Challenges:

- Accurate data collection

- Small sample size

6.3 Recommendations:

- Increase study hours gradually

- Explore study quality in future research

- Use this model across subjects and terms

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