Analysis of the Average Study Time of Akwa Ibom State University Students and the Factors affecting it

Abstract

The study investigated the average study time of students of Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State and the factors affecting it. The University student’s population of 9882 students from the eight faculties were first divided into eight strata. The number of sample was determined using Cochran’s formula and each of the faculties was allocated sample using proportional allocation. A simple random sample was then used in administering questionnaire to each department of the faculty and the information obtained was analyzed using Minitab and Excel software. Results showed that the mean hour of study per week by Akwa Ibom State University students stood at between 15.3 and 15.45 hours with a standard error of 0.34 at 95% confidence interval. Finally, a test of hypothesis carried out proved that epileptic power supply to the institution and lack of hostel accommodation in campus adversely affected the study time of the students.