Utilization of statistical software applications and its influence on students’ attitude and performance in Statistics

Abstract

The study aimed to determine the effect of utilization of statistical software, and it's influence on students' attitude and performance in statistics. In this study, an experimental method was used to investigate the research problem. The participants consisted of 30 selected college students who taking up statistics subject with data analysis. The instruments used in the study were SATS 36, standardized questionnaire by Candace Schau. Findings revealed that majority of the respondents are female and most of them used mobile phone as gadgets used. The study implies that there is a significant affect in using statistical software application to the attitude of the students towards Statistics, as well as to their performance in statistics. Therefore, it is recommended to learn and use statistical software application to those students taking statistics subject with data analysis that help students to improve their performance in statistics and.to encourage and motivate the learners to have a positive attitude toward statistics.