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THE EFFECTS OF USING E-BOOKS AMONG THE
COMPUTER ENGINEERING STUDENTS OF ADAMSON UNIVERSITY WITH THEIR
LABORATORY REPORTS
By
CHARLYN E. TALPLACIDO
JOYCE KAREN VALDEZ
MARIE CHELLETE HERNANDEZ
MARK ANTHONY SANTOS
RONALDO C. VISTO
B.S.Cp.E.
A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements
for the subject Technical English
in the Department of Languages and Literature
in the College of Liberal Arts and Education
at the Adamson University
Ermita, Manila
Mr. George Jeffrey Cuevas
October 18, 2010
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CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
Electronic book, also known as eBook, is an electronic version of traditional print book
that can be read using a personal computer or by an eBook reader. eBooks, started first as a
desktop prototypes for a purpose of notebook computer called Dynabook in 1970s. The main
purpose of eBook is use as a portable personal computer, including reading books. There are
some advantages of eBooks compare to traditional paper books. Through eBooks, students
can search through the text for a specific word or phrase, e-books can carry on mobile
devices and it can add digital bookmarks.
Nowadays, students are influenced by the technology, which helps any works be easier.
For the students, eBook is a very useful reference tools in terms of convenience rather than
making research within the hundreds or thousands of books containing the research topic.
eBooks are commonly used particularly by the Computer Engineering students of
Adamson University for their laboratory reports. This influenced the researchers, to make a
study regarding eBooks having a purpose to know its effects as reference of most Computer
Engineering students of Adamson University in creating and analyzing laboratory reports.
This study will provide views on the preciseness and the accuracy of the output they
produced and the frequency of their usage of eBooks. The study also aims to answer the kind
of eBooks they usually use, the factors that could help the Computer Engineering students
when using eBooks, the various media that the Computer Engineering students used in
browsing on an eBook, how often do they use eBooks and the major effects of eBooks on
their laboratory reports in relation with the accuracy of their output.
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Statement of the Problem
The purpose of this study is to present the effects of using eBooks by Computer
Engineering Students of Adamson University as references in doing their laboratory reports.
It will cover all the concepts pertaining on the preciseness and the accuracy of the output
they produced and the frequency of their usage of eBooks hence, making the statement of the
problem to be The Effects of Using eBooks among the Computer Engineering Students of
Adamson University with their Laboratory Reports.
The study aims to answer the following questions:
1. What kinds of eBooks do they usually use?2. What are the factors that could help the Computer Engineering students when using
eBooks?
3. How often do Computer Engineering students use eBooks?4. What are the various media do Computer Engineering students used in browsing on
an eBook?
5. What are the major effects of eBooks on their laboratory reports with regards to theaccuracy of their output?
Review of Related Literature
The need for eBook as an effective reference tool seems to grow at most universities
regarding on different modes of its use and specific study. eBooks play vital role in giving
efficient information especially for laboratory reports through its integration in the
experiment.
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Tolentino, Lopez, and Sevilla (2006) concluded in a study that eBooks are very much
efficient in making technical and laboratory reports because of their updated information that
gives pure sense regarding on a topic. In addition, its web counterpart provides eBooks more
useful links that can be used as supplemental references in Laboratory reports thats why they
are also advisable to be used in research project, proposed system and project designs among
engineering students.
Condor Technology Associates (2002) conducted a survey and viewed that almost 57%
of the students population are dependent on eBooks for their laboratory analyses. Interactive
and advance features enables user to define wide range of capabilities for data gathering
procedures more likely for research purposes. Europe and much of the countries of USA are
known as wide users of eBooks for a fact that most of their universities have e-libraries that
contain an archive of digital resource materials specifically eBooks.
The instructional design of an eBook as defined by Bourbs (2002) are very academic in
nature while reaching education through some technology. eBook is more appealing than
conventional books in terms of physical attributes and interface. Instructional design of an
eBook is fit for thesis and laboratory reports as reference for a fact that eBook has
hyperlinking interface that enables wide citation of information reference making it more
productive and useful. Noted effects of efficiency of eBooks could be seen in laboratory
reports in a manner of maintaining the strength of information by supplying updated data and
sources which are also essential for laboratory experiments too.
There are different types of eBooks that students usually used to obtain accurate
information for their specific field of study.
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Through the examination reports done by Rogers (2004) , these types of eBooks that
students and found that the most frequently used media are the Self-Extracting publications
which has small size data that best work with HTML, DHTML and XML technologies. These
types requires web-browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera etc. Another type is the
stand-alone HTML eBook that has a built-in browser and familiar navigation controls. The
third type is the DHTML- Active X eBook that provides better quality browsing experience
and advance user interface that enables user to view eBook file with or without external
browser.
Steen (2003) found out in a comparative study at Bellevue University in Nebraska that
associating or integrating eBooks on laboratory reports can affect the content of its main
analysis. These effects includes consistent flow of concept-based results, precise informations
and updated source-based results and mere effect is the intact result-based analyses brought
by some of its update links from international sources such as laboratory experiments from
various countries depending on the locality of the eBook publisher. Some of its negative
effects involve discursive results due to lack of statistical data and undefined analysis due to
inconsistencies of concepts.
Through the study of Laiho (2005) revealed one thing that makes eBook more functional
is its electronic format that enable acquisition of large file capacity execution in eBook
readers. The updates are very beneficial for users various works such as for home-use, office
use and for laboratory experiments for integration medium.
Miller (2004) explained that eBooks are very accessible in libraries and over the internet.
She emphasized that eBooks have even more things to offer to its user based on its
functionality such as multimedia additions, hyper-linking and advance link search which are
important in Laboratory Reports to which consistency of information is always considered.
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CHAPTER II
POPULATION AND SUBJECTS
This study was conducted in Adamson University having its distinct respondents coming
from the Computer Engineering students ranging from Third Year to Fourth Year taking
different subjects that integration of laboratory experiment is needed such as Information
Technology Fundamentals, Computer Application, Circuits, Embed Systems, etc. The said
population was randomly selected regardless of their age, sex but relying much in their
academic year level and more so they are treated as representatives of the entire department
for the survey. The whole population count used in the survey is 120, a combination of both
academic year representatives. The accessibility and the behaviour of the population was also
considered regarding in the manner of their usage of eBooks. Adamson University offers
much of its technological advancements in academics through the integration of its Wireless
Fidelity (Wi-Fi) Campus Structure that sustains the integrity of the updated information of
the students eBooks while inside the academe. The main focus of the study is to show the
effects of using eBooks among the Computer Engineering students with their laboratory
reports thus, making the subject to be more specific.
Instruments
The survey was administered by the researchers by means of a questionnaire containing ten
subjective questions pertaining to the whole subject of the study. The questionnaire was
based on the different factors that could simplify the concepts for much accurate data
acquisition. The said instrument was tested for pre-survey trial among the second-year
Computer Engineering students of Adamson University viewing the fact after the trial that
only few of the respondents are using eBooks for lab reports because there are only two
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subjects namely Physics and Computer Hardware Fundamentals to which eBooks are not
merely required as reference for laboratory reports.
The questionnaire was then revised based on its actual variables, the effects and the
population of students who are using eBooks. The effects were categorized based on its
possible dominance on the output produced by the respondents such as the Preciseness of the
Laboratory Results, Consistency of Data, Accuracy and Strength of Statistical Data and the
Completeness of the report. The actual questionnaire can be viewed in this way:
Name(optional):
Course/Yr.:
1.Do you use eBooks?____If yes, please proceed to question number 2.
____If no, do not proceed any further.
2.How often do you use eBooks?____2-3 times a week
____everyday
____once a month
3.In what subject area do you often use eBooks?____Physics
____Information Technology Fundamentals
____Computer Application Lab
____Circuits Lab
____Embedd Systems Lab
-Others, please specify:_____________________
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4.Do you get sufficient information from eBooks?____Yes ____No
5.What type of eBooks do you often use?_____HTML
_____DHTML
_____Java Script (CSS)
6.What type of media do you often use?____PDA ____IPad ____eBook reader
7.Are the information from eBooks more precise and accurate for Lab-reports?____Yes ____No
8.Which do you consult more?____eBooks ____conventional books
9.What are the effects of eBooks in your laboratory reports? (Please specify two)____Precise information and updated data
____Confusive data-based results
____Intact results based on international experiments
____Consistent flow of concept-based results
____Discursive results due to lack of statistical data
____Undefined laboratory analysis due to inconsistency of data
-Others, please specify:________________
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10.What are the factors that you consider in browsing on an eBook?____Edition of eBook
____Publisher
____Publishers Note
____Cycle of Revision
____Editors notes
____-Others, please specify:________________
Design and Procedures
The whole structure of the study follows the framework of a descriptive survey research
that aims to obtain information regarding on a subjective topic particularly on the Effects of
eBooks among the Computer Engineering students of Adamson University with their
laboratory reports.
The study used a questionnaire as a medium of data acquisition among its respondents.
The researchers considered different variables concerning the study in creating questions
such as the frequency of usage of eBooks, media used in browsing, the subjects to which the
respondents integrate the use of eBooks, and the most essential variable are the effects
brought by eBooks on their laboratory reports.
Questions are then subjected to pre-trial survey among certain respondents which were
the second year computer engineering students in order to test the validity of the results that
can be obtained through the questions. Sample series of analysis was conducted after the pre-
trial survey revealing a fact that the chosen respondents are not suited to be the representative
for the study because of the following reasons: (1) second year computer engineering
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students were not already engaged into subjects that most of the laboratory integration is
needed; (2) use of eBooks are not highly required in the production of the laboratory reports
as well as bases for their laboratory analyses.
The researcher revised some of the designs of the questionnaire in order for it to become
well suited for the next academic year level representatives which are the Third Year and
Fourth Year computer engineering students. As the revision was done, the questionnaires
were all subjected to another trial survey within 20 respondents from both of the said year
level representatives and the results were analyzed and found to be valid for the whole study.
The final procedures were administered by the researcher by randomly selecting Third
Year and Fourth Year computer engineering students as the actual respondents counting in to
120 students that would be asked to take the survey.
The results were thoroughly analyzed through the different statistical tools such as
presenting the Frequency of Distribution and the use of Gaussian Distribution Tendency
Principle to compute for the mean and the median of the figures to determine the validity of
the results.
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CHAPTER III
RESULTS
This chapter contains various data analyses and discussion of results based on the
statistical tools that the researchers used in computing the percentage distribution of
frequencies as well as the measures of central tendency. Such measures were further
explained in this chapter for interpretation and thorough elaborations. This chapter aims to
clearly establish the concepts that are portrayed by the survey results and statistical figures.
Data and Statistics
The Gaussian Distribution Tendency Principle
Mean of partial central tendency can be computed though the statistical notations of the
results obtained in a subjective-type data acquisition considering the factors involved in the
measures of individual frequencies.
Mean Central Tendency represents the average resultant factor of the frequency obtained
in the results assuming that there is a constant two percent (2%) marginal error involved
throughout the process. The population of the whole n (actual population) relative to the
frequency is indirectly proportional thus, getting the total mean of the frequency in numerical
scale can be used as a medium of interchangeable factorM for every data of figure obtained.
The conditional factor called D-interval is a representation of the population who were
under gradual statistical form-interval but D-interval would not merely rely on the value ofM
because it is just a factor for indirect ratio of quantities but D-interval refers to the
approximate value.
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))((
1))((
De
MEm
+=
E
lhM ddd
4)2/)(( +=
Equation:
Where:
m = mean D = interval notation
E = correlational constant (e=1.14) M = numerical mean
e = marginal error
Median of the Results
The researcher also used the above principle of getting the central tendency in obtaining
the median. Median represents the middle distribution of frequencies in every data but getting
the median in that way is not applicable in this study because the options were subjective type
thats why, some factors were taken priority in the computation of the median.
Equation:
Where:
=dh highest data limit
=dl lowest data limit
=E constant = 1.14
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Types of Measurement Scales
One of the measurement scales used in this study is the Discrete- Type Measurement
Scale which shows the precise value of frequency per category of the element given. It is
supplemented by the data through the use of Percentage scales and Rated Ratio measurement
which helps portray the very significant amount of the percentage value per frequency
obtained.
Moreover, the Gaussian Distribution Tendency Principle will further show how the
measurement scales are taken priority in getting the mean and the median in every essential
factor of this study. Another type of measurement scale such as the Ordinal Measurement
Scale is also applied in the survey analysis.
Descriptive Statistics
This study used some statistical tools to portray data in getting the mean and median.
Mean and median are the most commonly used method of getting the central tendency of the
data obtained from a survey. Each measure corresponds to the representative element in the
survey thus, simplifying the results in order to establish what they would may suggest.
Mean and Median of the results
The researcher computed the mean and median of essential data obtained in the survey
such as the ratio of the eBook users to non eBook users, the frequency of the media used,
the essential factors and etc.
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)!5)(02.0(
1)60)(14.1( +=m
)120)(02.0(
1)60)(14.1( +=m
9.28=m
E
lhM ddd
4)2/)(( +=
14.1
4)2/)2496(( +=dM
1.35=dM
Mean and Median Tendency of eBook Users
YES 96 80%
NO 24 20%
n=120 n=100%
numerical mean = 60
96
24
The mean for eBook users is 28.9 and median is equivalent to 35.1
Mean and Median Tendency of usage
2-3 times a week 21 21.80%
Everyday 27 28.20%
Once a month 48 50%
n=96 T=100%
=dh
=dl
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)!4)(02.0(
1)32)(14.1( +=m
)24)(02.0(
1)32)(14.1( +=m
1.78=m
E
lhM ddd
4)2/)(( +=
14.1
4)2/)2148(( +=dM
4.15=dM
)5*4!*2)(02.0(
1)24)(14.1( +=m
E
lhM ddd
4)2/)(( +=
)40)(02.0(
1)24)(14.1( +=m
5.35=m
14.1
4)2/)436(( +=dM
5.17=dM
numerical mean = 32
The mean for the frequency of usage is 78.1 and median is equivalent to 15.4
Mean and Median Tendency of subjects where eBooks were frequently used
Physics 0 0%
IT Fundamentals Lab 24 25%
Circuits Lab 36 37.50%
Computer Application Lab 4 4.20%
Embed Systems Lab 0 0
Others 32 33.30%
n=96 T=100%numerical mean = 24
The mean for the frequency of subjects where eBooks were frequently used is 35.5 and
median is equivalent to 17.5
48=dh
21=dl
36=dh
4=dl
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)6*4!*2)(02.0(
1)32)(14.1( +=m
E
lhM ddd
4)2/)(( +=
)48)(02.0(
1)32)(14.1( +=m
1.39=m14.1
4)2/)851(( +=dM
4.22=dM
)5*4!*2)(02.0(
1)32)(14.1( +=m E
lhM ddd
4)2/)(( +=
)40)(02.0(
1)32)(14.1( +=m
9.46=m14.1
4)2/)1856(( +=dM
2.20=dM
Mean and Median Tendency on types of eBooks
HTML 37 38.50%
DHTML 8 8.30%
Java Script (CSS) 51 53.20%
n=96 T=100%
numerical mean = 32
The mean for the types of eBooks is 39.1 and median is equivalent to 22.4
Mean and Median Tendency of media used for browsing on a eBook
PDA 22 22.90%
IPad 18 18.80%
eBook Reader 56 58.30%
n=96 T=100%
numerical mean = 32
The mean for the media used is 46.9 and median is equivalent to 20.2.
51=dh
8=dl
56=dh
18=dl
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)6*4!*2)(02.0(
1)24)(14.1( +=m
E
lhM ddd
4)2/)(( +=
)48)(02.0(
1)24)(14.1( +=m
5.29=m
14.1
4)2/)742(( +=dM
9.18=dM
Mean and Median Tendency on the effects of eBooks in laboratory reports
Precise Info and Updated Data 42 43.70%
Confusive Data-Based Results 7 7.30%
Intact results 21 21.9
Consistent flow of concept-based
results
26 27.10%
Discursive results due to lack of
statistical data
0 0%
Undefined laboratory analysis due
to inconsistency of data
0 0%
Others 0 0%
n=96 T=100%numerical mean = 24
The mean for the effects is 29.5 and median is equivalent to 18.9
Mean and Median Tendency on the factors considered by students in using eBooks
Edition of eBook 47 49%
Publisher 9 9.30%
Publishers Note 0 0%
Cycle of Revision 18 18.80%
Editors notes 22 22.90%
Others 0 0%
n=96 T=100%
42=dh
7=dl
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)5*4!*2)(02.0(
1)24)(14.1( +=m
E
lhM ddd
4)2/)(( +=
)40)(02.0(
1)24)(14.1( +=m
5.35=m
14.1
4)2/)947(( +=dM
2.20=dM
numerical mean = 24
The mean for the factors considered by students is 35.5 and median is equivalent to 20.2
47=dh
9=
dl
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CHAPTER IV
DISCUSSION
This chapter presents data used in this study and analyses of the results obtained through
the facilitation of survey. Results obtained in this study were analyzed and presented by order
of tables for more precise view of all the figures dominant in the study and for further
interpretation. Frequency of Distribution was integrated through the use of table comprised of
different element of the questionnaires and the respondents frequency itself in every option
given.
Interpretation of Results
The use of eBooks among Third Year and Fourth Year computer engineering students of
Adamson University with their laboratory reports is very dominant. 96 students out of 120
students confirmed that they are using eBooks as reference in making lab reports in different
subjects. The frequency results showed that half of the respondents were using eBooks once a
month depending on the mode of subject. This concludes that the use of eBooks among the
major number of respondents are not as frequent as compared to the two other frequency
division.
FREQUENCY OF DISTRIBUTION
Do you use eBooks? FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
YES 96 80%
NO 24 20%
n=120 n=100%
The number of respondents who said Yes is 96 or 80% while 20% of them said No or
equivalent to 24 respondents.
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How often do you use eBooks? FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
2-3 times a week 21 21.80%
Everyday 27 28.20%
Once a month 48 50%
n=96 T=100%
The number of respondents who are using eBooks 2-3 times a week is 21 or 21.8%, 27 or
28.2% of them use ebooks everyday and 48 or 50% of the respondents are using it once a
month.
In what subject area do you
often use eBooks?
FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Physics 0 0%
IT Fundamentals Lab 24 25%
Circuits Lab 36 37.50%
Computer Application Lab 4 4.20%
Embed Systems Lab 0 0
Others 32 33.30%
n=96 T=100%
25% the respondents or 24 of them use eBooks on IT Fundamentals, 36 of them use it in
Circuits Lab, 4 of them or 4.2 % said that it is efficient in Computer Application Lab and
33.3% or 32 respondents cited other subjects to which they efficiently use the eBooks.
Do you get sufficient
information from eBooks?
FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
YES 77 80.20%
NO 19 19.80%
n=96 T=100%
The number of respondents who said Yes is 77 or 80.2% while 19.8% or equivalent to 19
said that they are not getting sufficient information on eBooks.
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What type of eBooks do you
often use?
FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
HTML 37 38.50%
DHTML 8 8.30%
Java Script (CSS) 51 53.20%
n=96 T=100%
The number of respondents who are using HTML type eBooks is 37 or 38.5%, 8 or 8.3%
of them use DHTML eBook and 51 or 53.2% of the respondents are using Java Script
EBook.
What type of media do you
often use?
FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
PDA 22 22.90%
IPad 18 18.80%
eBook Reader 56 58.30%
n=96 T=100%
The number of respondents who are using PDA on browsing eBook is 22 or 22.9%, 18 or
18.8% of them use IPad and 56 or 58.3% of the respondents are using eBook reader.
Are the information from
eBooks more precise and
accurate for Lab-reports?
FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
YES 64 66.70%
NO 32 33.30%
n=96 T=100%
The number of respondents who said yes is 64 or 66.7% while 33.3% of them said no or
equivalent to 32 respondents.
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Which do you consult more? FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
eBooks 61 63.50%
Conventional Books 35 36.50%
n=96 T=100%
The number of respondents who are consulting frequently on eBooks is 61 or 63.5%
while the other 36.5% are more relying on conventional books or equivalent to 35
respondents.
What are the effects of eBooks
in your laboratory reports?
FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Precise Info and Updated Data 42 43.70%
Confusive Data-Based Results 7 7.30%
Intact results 21 21.9
Consistent flow of concept-based
results
26 27.10%
Discursive results due to lack of
statistical data
0 0%
Undefined laboratory analysis due
to inconsistency of data
0 0%
Others 0 0%
n=96 T=100%
The number of respondents who said that precision is achieved by using eBooks is 42 or
43.7%. 7.3 % or 7 of the respondents claimed that confusion might be brought by using
eBooks. Intact results can be obtained said by 21.9 % of the respondents of equivalent to 21,
and 27.1% or 26 of them said the through eBooks, consistency in lab reports can be achieved.
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What are the factors that you
consider in browsing on an
eBook?
FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Edition of eBook 47 49%
Publisher 9 9.30%
Publishers Note 0 0%
Cycle of Revision 18 18.80%
Editors notes 22 22.90%
Others 0 0%
n=96 T=100%
The number of respondents who consider Edition of eBooks is 47 or 49%. Other 9.3% or
9 of the respondents consider publisher, 18.8% or 18 said that cycle of revision is essential
factor, and 22.9% or 22 of the respondents claimed that Editors Note is one of the important
factors to be considered in browsing on an eBook.
Interpretation of Mean and Median Obtained
Table 1. Frequency of Distribution on usage of eBooks
2-3 times a week 21 21.80%
Everyday 27 28.20%
Once a month 48 50%
n=96 T=100%
The computed mean for the frequency of usage of eBooks among the respondents was
derived from the above table which is equivalent to 78.1. The mean value represents the
overall tendency of the respondents in their use of eBooks meaning, much of the respondents
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refer to use eBooks once a month. The median derived from the result is equivalent to 15.4
which represents the future tendency of the respondents in using eBooks frequently.
As per data obtained in the frequency of distribution among the subjects where eBooks
were frequently used showed that most of the respondents were using eBooks on Circuits
Laboratory and very close result was obtained showing that respondents are using eBooks in
other major subjects such as Electronics and Logical Circuits Lab, Data Structure Algorithm,
Microprocessor Lab and etc. noted by 33.0% frequency.
Table 1.1 Frequency of Distribution on Subjects integrated by eBooks
Physics 0 0%
IT Fundamentals Lab 24 25%
Circuits Lab 36 37.50%
Computer Application Lab 4 4.20%
Embed Systems Lab 0 0
Others 32 33.30%
n=96 T=100%
The mean for the frequency of subjects where eBooks were frequently used is 35.5 that
represents the major tendency of the subject in the integration of eBooks and to the
production of laboratory reports. In addition, the mean suggests that eBooks can extend its
potential within its use in Circuits Lab as reference tool. The median derived from the result
is equivalent to 17.5 which represents the tendency of the two close data obtained.
In terms of the types of eBook used by the respondents, statistics showed that the most
commonly used type is the Java Script noting a percentage frequency of 53.2%. It is due to
the accessibility of the said type of eBooks over the internet.
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Table 1.2 Frequency of Distribution on Types of eBooks
HTML 37 38.50%
DHTML 8 8.30%
Java Script (CSS) 51 53.20%
n=96 T=100%
The computed mean for the types of eBooks is 39.1 which suggests that Java Script
attained its highest frequency in the survey compared to other results of the specified types of
eBooks. Median derived from the result is equivalent to 22.4 that represents the future
potential of the DHTML as a commonly used eBook.
Table 1.3 shows the Frequency of Distribution on the Effects of eBooks in Laboratory
Reports that presents the different distribution of respondents population in determining the
dominant effects of eBooks in their laboratory reports. Most of the respondents claimed that
eBooks can help in the attainment of the precision of information as well as providing
updated data in reports. Noted negative effects of eBooks was confirmed by seven of the
respondents who said that confusive data-based results can be obtained in using eBooks as
primary basis of the laboratory report. Other effects noted were intact results throughout the
report and consistent flow of concept-based results.
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Table 1.3 Frequency of Distribution on the Effects of eBooks in Laboratory Reports
Precise Info and Updated Data 42 43.70%
Confusive Data-Based Results 7 7.30%
Intact results 21 21.9
Consistent flow of concept-based
results
26 27.10%
Discursive results due to lack of
statistical data
0 0%
Undefined laboratory analysis due
to inconsistency of data
0 0%
Others 0 0%
n=96 T=100%
The mean for the effects is 29.5 that represents the major capability of eBooks as
reference in laboratory reports meaning, eBooks can provide reliable, prcised and updated
data among the laboratory reports of the respondents. In Gaussian Laws of Frequency
Distribution, median is treated as the tendency of the respondents to alter their choice in a
certain period of time. Meaning, a median of 18.9 would tell that almost few numbers of
respondents would tend to alter their option for eBooks as a reference tool.
Generalization
The results obtained in the survey clearly stated the fact that eBooks play a vital role
among the computer engineering students of Adamson University with their laboratory
reports. 80% of the respondents population have always been using eBooks for their
different subjects particularly on those that need laboratory integration.
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Respondents claimed that use of eBooks would always been a routine in making their
laboratory reports for they could yield better results through the use of those digital
references.
One of the dominant effects of eBooks among their lab reports is the precision of updated
data and results. This is due to the cycle of revision that an eBook was configured from the
very start. Cycle of revision helps user to be more updated by the latest release of editions of
an eBook making the content more reliable. Moreover, eBooks offer several interactive
features that serves as a great avenue of learning towards its users. Computer engineering
students pointed out one of the reason why eBooks are very essential is because of its
comprehensive analysis compared to print books that only tackles certain topics by means of
summarized discussion of information.
Another effect of eBooks on their laboratory reports is the attainment of the consistency
of concept-based results which is a very important factor in writing a laboratory analysis
because some of the data might need some extra sensitive treatment for the sake of accuracy.
Concept-based results must be pure and well stated because it is the actual representation of
the experimental values obtained in a specific lab experiment. Through the use of eBooks,
students can refer to some of the international experiments similar to what they are
conducting that will serve as a guide in obtaining accurate data and results.
Next to the consistency of results is the intact presentation of results. In making a
laboratory report, one must consider conciseness of the data being presented. No one might
want to read a laboratory analysis that is very vague of disorganized due to some factors that
includes undetermined clarity between the relations of variables and specific values of
experimented set-ups. eBooks can correct those conflicts in a lab report by giving various
examples and templates of results that users can follow in making their laboratory reports.
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Discussion of Implications
Rather than using something thats in the hands, respondents might just decide on using
what they can use and access with their fingertips. This is an implication of what
industrialization has to offer. History, now on its 21st
century, and the world has entered
dynamic modernization.
Analyzing the results obtained in the survey, the latter gives meaning to what the modern
world wants to achieve. There are a lot of benefits from this, and computer engineering
students of Adamson University are one of those beneficiaries.
Students are one of the consumers of this technology. The researching of additional
information for lab reports and such takes in a lot of effort, therefore portability, accessibility
and credibility are things that are mostly needed. Discovering and exploring a wider variety
of resources such as books, topmost of which they rely on, magazines, television, and the
internet, pushes resource providers to make innovative developments on the needs of
students. Now, information printed out on these is now available on a very handy basis
Heavy books can now be brought anywhere without hassle. Technology makes this
possible that books now become electronic books or eBooks. These eBooks have established
very good credibility status as it contains the very same information from the books it has
itself and even offer large variety of features that could help its user.
Pushing through eBooks opens the possibility that publishers might get rid of the printed
editions. It might happen that there wouldnt be any conventional books left. Even if there are
books left, these might just be outdated, and students most probably would get information
through other resources, going back to eBooks, as it would then be the solution to that and
furthermore, students would merely rely on eBooks as basis for their lab reports.
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Putting in a position in choosing between conventional books and eBooks, the latter
would be accepted by most. Books are not being looked down upon, but the availability is not
the same as the eBooks. Preferably, it would be a good decision if the two mediums are
present.
Students are mostly measured by their work with paper and pens and the help of books.
Seeking to prepare students effectively, then they must be taught skills at reading traditional
books and eBooks, as both complement one another, making for stronger and more
competitive students.
It wont be a bothersome when there comes a time students completely rely on eBooks
for their lab reports, for these are more accessible, easy to handle, contains the same
information you want from a traditional book and makes updates of what content it already
has, thus making it a very credible and a trusted resource.
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CHAPTER V
CONCLUSION
The use of eBooks is very common today particularly on different universities.
Conventional books might be a thing in the past for years to come. eBooks as used in lab
reports proved its efficiency in giving factual information which are very essential for lab
analyses and data examination. The continuous usage of eBooks may lead to the development
of digital integration of laboratory subjects that would creatively extend the potential of every
student in conducting experimentations.
The effects of eBooks among the laboratory reports of the computer engineering students
of Adamson University may vary according to the frequency of their use of eBooks as
reference tools. The study showed that most of the effects brought by eBooks were positive
although there are only few who claimed some of its negative effects such as confusive data-
based results due variety of experiments presented on an eBook. In addition, considering
some factors that would affect the efficiency of eBooks, respondents still proved that these
digital references are more accurate that those of the conventional books wherein cycle of
revision is much longer in interval. This feature of eBook prevents the lapses of information
within its content thus making the whole reference to be valid and authentic.
After the results were analyzed, a certain fact reveals the truth behind these eBooks
particularly on the part of the computer engineering students which concludes that eBooks
are one of the essential factors that helps students to discover new ways of obtaining
knowledge through its various multimedia interactive features that certainly makes its user
more informative and more intellect.
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Recommendation
Conducting a descriptive survey research study requires sensitive treatment of data in
order to obtain accurate results that can be subjected to further analyzation. Selection of
proper respondents that are suitable for the survey must be considered. The designs of the
instruments to be used, particularly the questionnaire, must be examined thoroughly before
implementing any survey. It should be fit with the proper variables that are concerned in the
study so that the results that will be obtained should directly answer the research question.
In line with this, the researchers recommend the following in order for the others to have
a much comprehensive results regarding on the same study:
1. Population ranging from 150 up to 300 can be a good basis for survey respondentsin order to have a more comprehensive review of the variation of results.
2. Statistical tools other than the ones we have used can produce better analyticalresults.
3. Pre-trial test of the survey must be conducted at least twice before implementingthe survey proper.
4. These are only recommendations that can be implemented for further complianceof the same study. Any of the following can be applied on a specific survey
research.
These are the recommendations of the authors of this study that can be used for further
replication of the same comprehensive study.
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