DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION MEDIA PREFERENCES OF STUDENTS

TABLE NO 5.1

TYPES OF MEDIA USED TO GATHER INFORMATION

MEDIA NUMBER OF RESPONSES 1 2 40 6 35 3 4 28

TYPE OF MEDIA Books Hoardings Internet Magazine Newspaper Outdoor media Radio TV

Percentage 0.84% 1.68% 33.61% 5.04% 29.41% 2.52% 3.36% 23.53%

CHART NO 5.1

TYPES OF MEDIA USED TO GATHER INFORMATION

Type Of Media
35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Type Of Media

INFERENCE: The study reveals the media preferences of undergraduates. Among the various types of media, the most preferred are Internet (33.61%), Newspaper (29.41%) and Television (23.53%).

TABLE NO 5.2

TYPES OF NEWSPAPER BRAND PREFFERED

NEWSPAPER NUMBER OF RESPONSES 1 3 24 4 12

Newspaper Brand Daily Thanthi Deccan Chronicle The Hindu Indian Express Times of India

Percentage 2.27% 6.82% 54.55% 9.09% 27.27%

CHART NO 5.2

TYPES OF NEWSPAPER BRAND PREFFERED

Newspaperbrand
60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Daily thanthi Deccan Chronicle The Hindu Indian Express Times of India Newspaperbrand

INFERENCE: This study shows the different brands of newspaper preferred by students. Most of the students prefer The Hindu (54.55%), Times of India (27.27%), Indian Express (9.09%), Deccan Chronicle (6.82%) and Daily Thanthi (2.27%).

TABLE NO 5.3

TYPES OF TELEVISION CHANNEL

TELEVISION NUMBER OF RESPONSES 16 24 109

TYPE OF CHANNEL Sports News Channel Entertainment

PERCENTAGE 10.74% 16.11% 73.15%

CHART NO 5.3

TYPES OF TELEVISION CHANNEL

Types of Channel

Sports News Cahannel Entertainment

INFERENCE- This study shows the various types of channels preferred by students. 73.15% of undergraduates prefer Entertainment Channels, 16.11% prefer News Channels and about 10.74% prefer sports channels.

TABLE NO 5.4

FAVOURITE SECTION IN NEWSPSPER

FAVOURITE SECTIONS IN NEWSPAPER

TYPE OF SECTION Business Classifieds Entertainment Front Page Headlines International News Opportunities General News Politics Recent Trends Science Sports Supplementry

NUMBER OF RESPONSES 1 2 38 2 1 1 20 18 4 1 2 37 3

PERCENTAGE
0.77% 1.54% 29.23% 1.54% 0.77% 0.77% 15.38% 13.85% 3.08% 0.77% 1.54% 28.46% 2.31%

CHART NO 5.4

FAVOURITE SECTION IN NEWSPSPER

Types of section
Business Classified Entertainment Front Page Headlines International News Oppourtunities General News Politics Recent trends Science

INFERENCE: This study shows the the favourite sections in news paper. The students generally prefer Entertainment (29.23%), Sports (28.46%), Opportunities (15.38%) and General news (13.85%) among various other sections.

TABLE NO 5.5

ONLINE PORTAL

Online Portal NUMBER OF RESPONSES 50 34 15

TYPE OF WEBSITE NEWS PORTAL. Social Networking & Mail Others

PERCENTAGE
50.51% 34.34% 15.15%

CHART NO 5.5

ONLINE PORTAL

Types of Website
60 50 40 30 Types of Website 20 10 0 News Portal Social Networking & Mail Others

INFERENCE: This study shows that the undergraduates use different types of websites. About 50.51 % of undergraduates use News Portal, 34.34% use different social networking sites and 15.15% of students use other websites.

TABLE NO-5.6

AWARENESS OF ONLINE GRE

Aware of Online GRE NATURE OF RESPONE Yes No NUMBER OF RESPONSE 29 22 PERCENTAGE 56.86% 43.14%

CHART NO 5.6

AWARENESS OF ONLINE GRE

Aware of Online
60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Nature of Response Yes No Aware of Online

INFERENCE: This study shows how many undergraduates are aware of online GRE training programme. About 56.86% of respondent are aware of online GRE while 43.14% are not aware of online GRE.

TABLE NO 5.7

NO. OF HOURS SPENT ONLINE PER WEEK

NUMBER OF HOURS SPENT ONLINE NATURE OF RESPONE 2 to 10 11 to 20 21 to 24 Do not Spend time NUMBER OF RESPONSE 16 16 5 24 PERCENTAGE 26.23% 26.23% 8.20% 39.34%

CHART NO 5.7

NO. OF HOURS SPENT ONLINE PER WEEK

Nature of response
Do not spend time

21 to 24 Nature of response 11 to 20

2 to 10

10

20

30

40

50

INFERENCE: This study shows the no. of hours spent online per week. About 26.23% of students spend 2-10 hours online, 26.3% students spend 11-20 hours, and 8.20% of students spend 21-24 hrs online.

E-LEARNING ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOUR

TABLE NO 5.8: POSSIBILITY OF MANAGING THE TIME EFFICIENTLY

O SA A N D SD 9 36 5 1 0

E 10 10 10 10 10 cal chi value

(OE)2/E 0.1 67.6 2.5 8.1 0

78.3

E - Expected frequency is equally distributed O - Observed frequency E = Total sample size/No of options E = 51/5 E = 10.2 (10)

For degrees of freedom (Df) = 5-1 = 4,and at 5% accuracy, Tab Chi value = 9.49

Since Cal Chi value > Tab chi valve, Reject null hypothesis

NATURE OF RESPONSE SA A N D SD

OBSERVERED VALUE 9 36 5 1 0

PERCENTAGE 17.65% 70.59% 9.80% 1.96% 0.00%

Based on percentage analysis, Option A holds good

CHART NO 5.8: POSSIBILITY OF MANAGING THE TIME EFFICIENTLY

EFFICIENCY
80.00% 60.00% 40.00% 20.00% 0.00% SA A N D SD

INFERENCE:

Most of the respondents [70%] agree that online training helps in managing the time properly.

TABLE NO 5.9: TEACHING METHOD

O SA A N D SD 3 18 14 11 5

E 10 10 10 10 10 cal chi value

(OE)2/E 4.9 6.4 1.6 0.1 2.5

15.5

E - Expected frequency is equally distributed O - Observed frequency E = Total sample size/No of options

E = 51/5 E = 10.2 (10)

For degrees of freedom (Df) = 4 , Tab Chi value = 9.49

Null hypo (Ho)= Behaviour is Equally distributed

Since Cal Chi value > Tab chi valve, Reject null hypothesis

NATURE OF RESPONSE SA A N D SD

OBSERVERED VALUE 9 36 5 1 0

PERCENTAGE 17.65% 70.59% 9.80% 1.96% 0.00%

Based on percentage analysis, Option A holds good

CHART NO 5.9: TEACHING METHODS

TEACHING
40.00% 35.00% 30.00% 25.00% 20.00% 15.00% 10.00% 5.00% 0.00% SA A N D SD

INFERENCE

Great number of respondents feels that online training is not an efficient method. But there are also respondents who feel that online training is an efficient one.

TABLE NO 5.10: ADVANCE TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

O SA A N D SD 10 27 9 5 0

E 10 10 10 10 10 cal chi value

(OE)2/E 0 28.9 0.1 2.5 10

41.5

E - Expected frequency is equally distributed O - Observed frequency E = Total sample size/No of options E = 51/5 E = 10.2 (10)

For degrees of freedom (Df) = 5-1 = 4,and at 5% accuracy, Tab Chi value = 9.49 Null Hypo(H0) = Behaviour is equally distributed

Since Cal Chi value > Tab chi valve, Reject null hypothesis

NATURE OF RESPONSE SA A

OBSERVERED VALUE 10 27

PERCENTAGE 19.61% 52.94%

N D SD

9 5 0

17.65% 9.80% 0.00%

Based on percentage analysis, Option A holds good

CHART NO 5.10: ADVANCE TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

TECHNICAL
60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% SA A N D SD Series1

INFERENCE

Majority of the students believe that for an online training they need advanced technical knowledge but thats wrong so the company needs to emphasise on that part and make awareness among the students that technical knowledge is not a major criteria for online training.

TABLE NO 5.11: ASSURES SCHEDULE FLEXIBILITY

O SA A N D SD 9 29 11 2 0

E 10 10 10 10 10 cal chi value

(OE)2/E 0.1 36.1 0.1 6.4 10

52.7

E - Expected frequency is equally distributed O - Observed frequency E = Total sample size/No of options E = 51/5 E = 10.2 (10)

For degrees of freedom (Df) = 5-1 = 4,and at 5% accuracy, Tab Chi value = 9.49

Null Hypo(H0) = Behaviour is equally distributed

Since Cal Chi value > Tab chi valve, Reject null hypothesis

NATURE OF RESPONSE SA A N D SD

OBSERVERED VALUE 9 29 11 2 0

PERCENTAGE 17.65% 56.86% 21.57% 3.92% 0.00%

Based on percentage analysis, Option A holds good

CHART NO 5.11: ASSURES SCHEDULE FLEXIBILITY

Favourable
60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% SA A N D SD Series1

INFERENCE Most people are favourable towards the flexible schedule.

TABLE NO 5.12: LEARNING ACCORDING TO PREFERENCE

O SA A N 12 21 16

E 10 10 10

(OE)2/E 0.4 12.1 3.6

D SD

3 0 cal chi value

10 10

4.9 10

31

E - Expected frequency is equally distributed O - Observed frequency E = Total sample size/No of options E = 51/5 E = 10.2 (10)

For degrees of freedom (Df) = 5-1 = 4,and at 5% accuracy, Tab Chi value = 9.49 Null Hypo(H0) = Behaviour is equally distributed

Since Cal Chi value > Tab chi valve, Reject null hypothesis

NATURE OF RESPONSE SA A N D SD

OBSERVERED VALUE 12 21 16 3 0

PERCENTAGE 23.53% 41.18% 31.37% 5.88% 0.00%

Based on percentage analysis, Option A holds good

CHART NO 5.12: LEARNING ACCORDING TO PREFERENCE

perfernce
45.00% 40.00% 35.00% 30.00% 25.00% 20.00% 15.00% 10.00% 5.00% 0.00% SA A N D SD

Series1

INFERENCE

Here the majority of the respondents feel that learning topics according to their preference is a great benefit.

TABLE NO 5.13: LEARNING AT ONES PACE

O SA A N D SD 7 26 13 5 0

E 10 10 10 10 10 cal chi value

(OE)2/E 0.9 25.6 0.9 2.5 10

39.9

E - Expected frequency is equally distributed O - Observed frequency E = Total sample size/No of options E = 51/5 E = 10.2 (10)

For degrees of freedom (Df) = 5-1 = 4,and at 5% accuracy, Tab Chi value = 9.49 Null Hypo(H0) = Behaviour is equally distributed

Since Cal Chi value > Tab chi valve, Reject null hypothesis

NATURE OF RESPONSE SA A N D SD

OBSERVERED VALUE 7 26 13 5 0

PERCENTAGE 13.73% 50.98% 25.49% 9.80% 0.00%

Based on percentage analysis, Option A holds good

CHART NO 5.13: LEARNING AT ONES PACE

pace
60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% SA A N D SD Series1

INFERENCE

Most respondents feel that learn at their own pace is a great benefit for them.

TABLE NO 5.14: FAVOURABLE ATTITUDE TOWARDS ONLINE

O SA A N 5 17 16

E 10 10 10

(OE)2/E 2.5 4.9 3.6

D SD

11 2 cal chi value

10 10

0.1 6.4

17.5

E - Expected frequency is equally distributed O - Observed frequency E = Total sample size/No of options E = 51/5 E = 10.2 (10)

For degrees of freedom (Df) = 5-1 = 4,and at 5% accuracy, Tab Chi value = 9.49 Null Hypo(H0) = Behaviour is equally distributed

Since Cal Chi value > Tab chi valve, Reject null hypothesis

NATURE OF RESPONSE SA A N D SD

OBSERVERED VALUE 5 17 16 11 2

PERCENTAGE 9.80% 33.33% 31.37% 21.57% 3.92%

Based on percentage analysis, Option A holds good

CHART NO 5.14: FAVOURABLE ATTITUDE TOWARDS ONLINE

attitude
35.00% 30.00% 25.00% 20.00% 15.00% 10.00% 5.00% 0.00% 5 SA 17 A 16 N 11 D 2 SD Series1

INFERENCE

The response of the respondents suggests that many have favourable attitude towards online training. But there are many others who are not aware or feel that its not a good way of learning.

TABLE NO 5.15: PERSONAL GUIDE

O SA A N D SD 15 26 7 2 1

E 10 10 10 10 10 cal chi value

(OE)2/E 2.5 25.6 0.9 6.4 8.1

43.5

E - Expected frequency is equally distributed O - Observed frequency E = Total sample size/No of options E = 51/5 E = 10.2 (10)

For degrees of freedom (Df) = 5-1 = 4,and at 5% accuracy, Tab Chi value = 9.49 Null Hypo(H0) = Behaviour is equally distributed

Since Cal Chi value > Tab chi valve, Reject null hypothesis

NATURE OF RESPONSE SA A N D SD

OBSERVERED VALUE 15 26 7 2 1

PERCENTAGE 29.41% 50.98% 13.73% 3.92% 1.96%

Based on percentage analysis, Option A holds good

CHART NO 5.15: PERSONAL GUIDE

Personalized guide
60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% Series1

INFERENCE

Majority of the students feels and that they will take an online course if there is some one throughout the training / learning.

TABLE NO 5.16: BUILT IN FEATURE FOR ASSISTANCE

O SA A N D SD 11 20 16 4 0

E 10 10 10 10 10 cal chi value

(OE)2/E 0.1 10 3.6 3.6 10

27.3

E - Expected frequency is equally distributed O - Observed frequency E = Total sample size/No of options E = 51/5 E = 10.2 (10)

For degrees of freedom (Df) = 5-1 = 4,and at 5% accuracy, Tab Chi value = 9.49 Null Hypo(H0) = Behaviour is equally distributed

Since Cal Chi value > Tab chi valve, Reject null hypothesis

NATURE OF RESPONSE SA A N D SD

OBSERVERED VALUE 11 20 16 4 0

PERCENTAGE 21.57% 39.22% 31.37% 7.84% 0.00%

Based on percentage analysis, Option A holds good

CHART NO 5.16: BUILT IN FEATURE FOR ASSISTANCE

Built in feature
40.00% 35.00% 30.00% 25.00% 20.00% 15.00% 10.00% 5.00% 0.00% SA A N D SD Series1

INFERENCE

It is observed that students consider the built in doubt feature as a great advantage in online learning.

TABLE NO 5.17: SYSTEMATIC STUDY PLAN

O SA A N D SD 15 16 15 5 0

E 10 10 10 10 10 cal chi value

(OE)2/E 2.5 3.6 2.5 2.5 10

21.1

E - Expected frequency is equally distributed O - Observed frequency E = Total sample size/No of options E = 51/5 E = 10.2 (10)

For degrees of freedom (Df) = 5-1 = 4,and at 5% accuracy, Tab Chi value = 9.49 Null Hypo(H0) = Behaviour is equally distributed

Since Cal Chi value > Tab chi valve, Reject null hypothesis

NATURE OF RESPONSE SA

OBSERVERED VALUE 11

PERCENTAGE 29.41%

A N D SD

20 16 4 0

31.37% 29.41% 9.80% 0.00%

Based on percentage analysis, Option A holds good

CHART NO 5.17: SYSTEMATIC STUDY PLAN

study plan
35.00% 30.00% 25.00% 20.00% 15.00% 10.00% 5.00% 0.00% SA A N D SD Series1

INFERENCE

Majority of the students feels that a systematic study plan is a unique benefit for online learning.

TABLE NO 5.18: ASK A DOUBT OPTION

O SA A N D SD 12 26 10 5 0

E 10 10 10 10 10 cal chi value

(OE)2/E 0.4 25.6 0 2.5 0

38.5

E - Expected frequency is equally distributed O - Observed frequency E = Total sample size/No of options

E = 51/5 E = 10.2 (10)

For degrees of freedom (Df) = 5-1 = 4,and at 5% accuracy, Tab Chi value = 9.49 Null Hypo(H0) = Behaviour is equally distributed

Since Cal Chi value > Tab chi valve, Reject null hypothesis

NATURE OF RESPONSE SA A N D SD

OBSERVERED VALUE 11 20 16 4 0

PERCENTAGE 23.53% 50.98% 19.61% 9.80% 0.00%

Based on percentage analysis, Option A holds good

CHART NO 5.18: ASK A DOUBT OPTION

doubt
60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% SA A N D SD Series1

INFERENCE

Here majority of the respondents feel that they would take an online course if they have a person who will help them to solve their doubts.

TABLE NO 5.19: SEARCH FOR INFORMATION ON ONLINE

O SA 13

E 10

(OE)2/E 0.9

A N D SD

32 5 0 1 cal chi value

10 10 10 10

48.4 2.5 10 8.1

69.9

E - Expected frequency is equally distributed O - Observed frequency E = Total sample size/No of options E = 51/5 E = 10.2 (10)

For degrees of freedom (Df) = 5-1 = 4,and at 5% accuracy, Tab Chi value = 9.49 Null Hypo(H0) = Behaviour is equally distributed

Since Cal Chi value > Tab chi valve, Reject null hypothesis

NATURE OF RESPONSE SA A N D

OBSERVERED VALUE 13 32 5 0

PERCENTAGE 25.49% 62.75% 9.80% 0.00%

SD

1.96%

Based on percentage analysis, Option A holds good

CHART NO 5.19: SEARCH FOR INFORMATION ON ONLINE

online
70.00% 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% SA A N D SD Series1

INFERENCE

Majority of the students search information online for the education purposes.

TABLE NO 5.20: FRIEND OPINION

O SA A N D SD 7 28 14 2 0

E 10 10 10 10 10 cal chi value

(OE)2/E 0.9 32.4 1.6 6.4 10

51.3

E - Expected frequency is equally distributed O - Observed frequency E = Total sample size/No of options E = 51/5

E = 10.2 (10)

For degrees of freedom (Df) = 5-1 = 4,and at 5% accuracy, Tab Chi value = 9.49 Null Hypo(H0) = Behaviour is equally distributed

Since Cal Chi value > Tab chi valve, Reject null hypothesis

NATURE OF RESPONSE SA A N D SD

OBSERVERED VALUE 7 28 14 2 0

PERCENTAGE 13.73% 54.90% 27.45% 3.92% 0.00%

Based on percentage analysis, Option A holds good

CHART NO 5.20: FRIEND OPINION

friends opinion
60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% SA A N D SD Series1

INFERENCE

Majority of the respondents take up friends opinion for making a decision.

TABLE NO 5.21: BRAND AWARENESS

O SA A N D SD 9 15 20 7 0

E 10 10 10 10 10 cal chi value

(OE)2/E 0.1 2.5 10 0.9 10

23.5

E - Expected frequency is equally distributed O - Observed frequency E = Total sample size/No of options E = 51/5 E = 10.2 (10)

For degrees of freedom (Df) = 5-1 = 4,and at 5% accuracy, Tab Chi value = 9.49 Null Hypo(H0) = Behaviour is equally distributed

Since Cal Chi value > Tab chi valve, Reject null hypothesis

NATURE OF RESPONSE SA

OBSERVERED VALUE 9

PERCENTAGE 17.65%

A N D SD

15 20 7 0

29.41% 39.22% 13.73% 0.00%

Based on percentage analysis, Option A holds good

CHART NO 5.21: BRAND AWARENESS

brand
40.00% 35.00% 30.00% 25.00% 20.00% 15.00% 10.00% Series1

INFERENCE

Half of the respondents say that if they know the brand it will be easy for them to make a decision. But there are some respondents who believe that brand awareness is not an issue and give more preference for the value that they get for the product.

TABLE NO 5.22: COST EFFECTIVE

O SA A N D SD 7 24 15 2 3

E 10 10 10 10 10 cal chi value

(OE)2/E 0.9 19.6 2.5 6.4 4.9

34.3

E - Expected frequency is equally distributed

O - Observed frequency E = Total sample size/No of options E = 51/5 E = 10.2 (10)

For degrees of freedom (Df) = 5-1 = 4,and at 5% accuracy, Tab Chi value = 9.49 Null Hypo(H0) = Behaviour is equally distributed

Since Cal Chi value > Tab chi valve, Reject null hypothesis

NATURE OF RESPONSE SA A N D SD

OBSERVERED VALUE 7 24 15 2 3

PERCENTAGE 13.73% 47.06% 29.41% 3.92% 5.88%

Based on percentage analysis, Option A holds good

CHART NO 5.22: COST EFFECTIVE

cost effective
50.00% 45.00% 40.00% 35.00% 30.00% 25.00% 20.00% 15.00% 10.00% 5.00% 0.00% SA A N D SD

Series1

INFERENCE

Majority of the students feels that if the program is cost effective they will take up online training.