On Modeling Students’ Study Habits in Statistics under Distance Education

Abstract

This article aimed to pave an argument that explains the study habits in learning statistics and its influencing factors among students at Visayas State University during the new normal. Cross-sectional and primary data were gathered from an available sample of students using a developed semi-structured questionnaire through a Google Form survey. The data were summarized using standard statistical measures and the ordinary least square (OLS) regression model was employed to depict the different causal factors of study habits in statistics. Results revealed that the students' study habit in statistics during distance education is "good" despite the challenges they are facing in online learning. The OLS models revealed that the significant factors of the student's study habits during the pandemic include "sex", "leisure activities", "social relationship", "physical health" and "availability of laptop".  The study suggests that statistics teachers must encourage their students to develop time management to enhance their study habits.