“THE EFFECT OF STUDY HABITS ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCEOF FRESHMENEDUCATION STUDENTS IN XAVIER UNIVERSITY,CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, SCHOOL YEAR 2008-2009”A research proposalPresented to:Dr. Amphie V. DinagsaoIn Partial FulfilmentOf the Requirements for the Subject Educ 51 & 52Educational ResearchByBagongon, Christian K&Edpalina, Connie RyanApril 25, 2009

Table of Contents Chapter Page 1 The Problem
Introduction.
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Conceptual Framework.
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. 3 Schematic Diagram.
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Statement of the Problem
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. 5 Null Hypothesis
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6Significance of the Study
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. 6Scope and Limitations
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. 8Definition of Terms
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2 Review of RelatedLiterature and Studies. .. . . .
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3 ResearchMethodology. . . . .. . . . . .
17Research Design
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17Samplings and Respondents
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17Research Setting
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18Data Gathering
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. 18Instruments Use
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Bibliography. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . .
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Appendices. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . .
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Curriculum Vitae. . .. . . . . . .. . . . . .
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Chapter 1THE PROBLEMA. Introduction
The extent of student’s learning in academics may bedetermined by the grades a student earns for a period of learning has beendone. It is believed that a grade is a primary indicator of such learning. If alearner earns high grades it is concluded that they may also have learned alot while low grades indicate lesser learning. However, many experiences andstudies found out that there are also several factors that would account for thegrades. No single factor can be definitely pointed out as predicting grades. Ithas been an interplay of so many factors – gender, IQ, study habits,