Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data

Chapter IV
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
This chapter covers the presentation, analysis and interpretation of the
quantitative data gathered in the investigation. The discussions of the findings are
patterned in a manner that coincides with the organization of the problems posed in
the study.
1. Respondents’ Profile
In this portion, the profile of the respondents in terms of sex, age, year level,
general weighted average and socio-economic status are presented. These are found
on the succeeding tables.
1.1 Sex
Sex refers to the physical trait and social position that members of the society
hold. It is also their nature or characteristics of being male or female. The table
below reveals the profile of the respondents when they are grouped according to
their sex.
Table 1
Distribution of the Respondents’ Profile in Terms of Sex
Sex Frequency Percentage

Male 41 22
Female 148 78
Total 189 100
1.2 Age
Age refers to the length of time a person has lived or a thing has existed and
the time of life when one is legally, socially, physically, and mentally qualified for
a particular purpose. Table 2 presents the profile of the respondents when they are
grouped according to their age.
Table 2
Distribution of the Respondents’ Profile in Terms of Age
Age in Years Frequency Percentage

21 and above 25 14
19 – 20 82 43
17 – 18 82 43
Total 189 100
1.3 Year Level
Civil status refers to the length of time a person has lived or a thing has
existed and the time of life when one is legally, socially, physically, and mentally
qualified for a particular purpose. Table 3 presents the profile of the respondents
when they are grouped according to their civil status.

Table 3
Distribution of the Respondents’ Profile in Terms of Year Level
Year Level Frequency Percentage

Fourth Year 79 42
Third Year 51 27
Second Year 59 31
Total 189 100
1.4 General Weighted Average
Sex is the physical trait and social position that members of the society hold.
It is also their nature or characteristics of being male or female. Table 4 presents the
profile of the respondents when they are grouped according to
Table 4
Distribution of the Respondents’ Profile in Terms of
General Weighted Average
General Weighted Average Frequency Percentage

1.00 – 1.49 7 4
1.50 – 1.99 106 56
2.00 – 2.49 70 37
2.50 – 3.00 6 3
Total 189 100
1.5 Socio-Economic Status
Socio-Economic Status is an economic and sociological combined total
measure of a person’s work experience and of an individual’s or family’s economic
and social position in relation to others, based on income, education and occupation.
Table 5 presents the profile of the respondents when they are grouped
according to socio-economic status.
Table 5
Distribution of the Respondents’ Profile in Terms of
Socio-Economic Status
Socio-Economic Status Frequency Percentage

High Income (Php 37,001.00 and above) 16 8
Middle Income (Php 10,000.00-37,000.00 ) 93 49
Low Income (Php 9,999.00 and below ) 80 43
Total 189 100
2. Respondents’ Academic Stress
This part of the study determined the respondents’ academic stress. Table 6
presents the data gathered from the respondents.

Table 6
Respondents’ Academic Stress
Standard Verbal
Item Statements Mean
Deviation Interpretation
As an education student, I am …
2.98 0.78 Agree
1. anxious over courses handled by strict instructors.
2. bothered with the numerous requirements asked by
my instructors despite the limited time and money 3.09 0.66 Agree
that I have.
3. nervous when the instructor call my name during
2.92 0.88 Agree
recitation.
4. worried about the results after examination. 3.22 0.77 Agree
5. afraid to disappoint my parents whenever I get low
3.25 0.78 Agree
test scores.
6. upset when having financial difficulties because it
2.83 0.81 Agree
will hinder me to perform well in school.
7. concerned that my family problems adversely
2.77 0.85 Agree
affect my academic performance.
8. having a hard time to balance my academic and
2.61 0.80 Agree
social activities.
9. academically pressured when there is too much
2.80 0.82 Agree
competition in my class.
10. not confident when my academic scores are low. 2.98 0.78 Agree
11. anxious about the high standards set by the teacher. 3.11 0.70 Agree
12. worried that obtaining high grade is important in
3.33 0.74 Agree
securing for a good in the future.
13. anxious over the responsibilities assigned to me as
2.76 0.81 Agree
a classroom officer.
14. not good enough when I fail to live up to my own
2.98 0.84 Agree
expectations.
15. tensed over the goals that I set for myself in my
2.79 0.86 Agree
studies.
Composite Mean 2.96 Stressed
3. Relationship between the Respondents’ Profile and their Academic Stress
Table 8 presents the relationship between the respondents’ profile and their
assessed level of academic stress.
Table 8
Relationship between the Respondents’ Profile and their Assessed Level of
Academic Stress
Computed Decision
Variables p Value Interpretation
2 (Ho)
Sex and Academic Stress 28.988 0.000 Reject Significant
Age and Academic Stress 42.153 0.000 Reject Significant
Year Level and Academic Stress 5.395 0.494 Accept Not Significant
General Weighted Average and Academic 91.953 0.000 Reject Significant

Stress
Socio-economic Status and Academic 36.737 0.000 Reject Significant

Stress

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Chapter IV

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

This chapter covers the presentation, analysis and interpretation of the

on the succeeding tables.

Distribution of the Respondents’ Profile in Terms of Sex

Sex Frequency Percentage

grouped according to their age.

Distribution of the Respondents’ Profile in Terms of Age

Age in Years Frequency Percentage

1.3 Year Level

when they are grouped according to their civil status.

Distribution of the Respondents’ Profile in Terms of Year Level

Year Level Frequency Percentage

1.4 General Weighted Average

profile of the respondents when they are grouped according to

Distribution of the Respondents’ Profile in Terms of

General Weighted Average

General Weighted Average Frequency Percentage

Socio-Economic Status is an economic and sociological combined total

measure of a person’s work experience and of an individual’s or family’s economic

according to socio-economic status.

Distribution of the Respondents’ Profile in Terms of

Socio-Economic Status Frequency Percentage

2. Respondents’ Academic Stress

presents the data gathered from the respondents.

Respondents’ Academic Stress

assessed level of academic stress.

Relationship between the Respondents’ Profile and their Assessed Level of

Age and Academic Stress 42.153 0.000 Reject Significant

General Weighted Average and Academic 91.953 0.000 Reject Significant

Socio-economic Status and Academic 36.737 0.000 Reject Significant

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