APA Project - Final Presentation Discussion (Assignment #6)
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Statistical Analysis:
Based on the survey results, the hypothesis is that there is a relationship between social media usage and learning habits among young adults. Specifically, it was hypothesized that those who spend more time on social media are less likely to spend time on learning activities and that certain social media platforms may be preferred over others for learning-related content.
The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics to determine the demographic makeup of the survey respondents, as well as their social media habits, learning habits, and preferences for social media platforms. The data was also analyzed using inferential statistics, including chi-square tests and correlation analysis, to determine the strength and direction of relationships between the variables of interest.
Table 1.
Descriptive statistics for quantitative data
|
Variable |
Range |
Mean |
SD |
Median |
Mode |
|
Age |
18-60 |
27.5 |
9.57 |
26 |
N/A |
|
Hours spend on social media |
0-10 |
3.0 |
1.95 |
2 |
2 |
|
Hours spend on learning |
0-12 |
3.25 |
2.24 |
2 |
1 |
Note. N/A denotes that the mode is not applicable for this variable.
Table 2.
Frequency table for categorical data
|
Categorical Data |
Response option |
n |
Frequency |
|
Gender |
Male |
9 |
45% |
|
|
Female |
11 |
55% |
|
Racial Identity |
Asian |
7 |
35% |
|
|
African American |
4 |
20% |
|
|
Hispanic |
4 |
20% |
|
|
White American |
5 |
25% |
|
|
Other |
0 |
0% |
|
Age Group |
18-25 |
8 |
40% |
|
|
26-35 |
7 |
35% |
|
|
36-45 |
2 |
10% |
|
|
45+ |
3 |
15% |
|
Hours spend by social media everyday |
0-2 hours |
4 |
20% |
|
|
2-4 hours |
10 |
50% |
|
|
4-6 hours |
3 |
15% |
|
|
6+ hours |
3 |
15% |
|
Everyday Favourite Social media platform |
Tiktok |
10 |
50% |
|
|
|
2 |
10% |
|
|
|
2 |
10% |
|
|
|
1 |
5% |
|
|
Other |
4 |
20% |
|
|
Not using social media |
1 |
5% |
|
Frequency of post on social media |
Everyday |
1 |
5% |
|
|
4-5 times a week |
1 |
5% |
|
|
2-3 times week |
6 |
30% |
|
|
Once in a week |
3 |
15% |
|
|
Other (not posting on social media) |
9 |
45% |
|
Types of pages liked on social media platform |
Education |
1 |
5% |
|
|
Informative |
5 |
25% |
|
|
Entertainment |
11 |
55% |
|
|
News |
0 |
0% |
|
|
Other |
3 |
15% |
Descriptive Statistics and the pattern of results:
The results of the survey revealed that the majority of the participants were female (55%) and identified as Asian (35%). The age group with the highest representation was between 18-25 years (40%), followed by the 26-35 years age group (35%). In terms of social media use, the most popular platform was TikTok (50%), with 50% of participants spending 2-4 hours on social media every day.
The most common types of pages liked on social media were related to entertainment (55%), followed by informative pages (25%), and other types of pages (15%). The majority of participants spent less than 2 hours per day on learning (40%).
The mean hours spent on social media every day was 3.05 hours with a standard deviation of 1.87. The range of hours spent on social media varied from 0 to 8 hours. The median and mode were both 2-4 hours per day.
The frequency table revealed that out of the 100 participants, 5% reported posting on social media every day, 5% posted 4-5 times a week, 30% posted 2-3 times a week, and 15% posted once a week. 45% of participants reported not posting on social media at all.
Overall, the survey results suggest that social media, particularly TikTok, is a popular source of entertainment for the majority of the participants, and that participants are more likely to spend 2-4 hours on social media every day. While most participants reported spending less than 2 hours on learning every day, it is unclear if they were also using social media for educational purposes. These findings may have implications for future research on social media use and learning.
The open-ended question in the survey asked participants to provide any additional feedback or comments they had about social media. The responses varied widely, but some common themes emerged.
Many participants expressed concerns about the impact of social media on mental health, particularly related to feelings of anxiety, depression, and social comparison. Others mentioned concerns about privacy and data security, as well as the potential for addiction and time-wasting.
Several participants also mentioned positive aspects of social media, such as the ability to connect with friends and family, access to news and information, and opportunities for self-expression and creativity.
Overall, the open-ended responses suggest that social media use is a complex and multifaceted issue with both positive and negative implications for users. While some concerns exist, there is also recognition of the benefits of social media.
Summary of the results:
Based on the results of the survey, the majority of the participants were female (55%) and belonged to the age group of 18-25 (40%). Most participants reported spending 2-4 hours (50%) on social media every day, and TikTok was found to be the most favorite social media platform (50%).
In terms of the open-ended questions, a significant number of participants reported using social media for entertainment (55%) and to connect with friends and family (30%). The most common challenge reported was the negative impact of social media on mental health (45%).
Overall, the results of the survey suggest that social media, particularly TikTok, plays a significant role in the lives of the participants. The results appear to support the hypothesis that social media is a popular means of entertainment and a way to connect with others. However, the negative impact of social media on mental health reported by a large number of participants suggests that caution must be exercised while using social media. It is important to note that inferential statistics would be needed to determine the significance of the results and the support or contradiction of the hypothesis.
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