THE EFFECT OF STUDENT’S ATTENDANCE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: A CASE STUDY AT SIMAD UNIVERSITY MOGADISHU
Journal Title: Academic Research International - Year 2013, Vol 4, Issue 6
Abstract
In this study, the research team studied the effects of student’s attendance on academic performance; with the major objective of the study is to investigate the relationship between student attendance and academic performance and to examine factors that affect student attendance at SIMAD University. Sample size of 100 students was selected from SIMAD University students, especially faculty of Business and Accountancy, last semester students. Both primary and secondary data was used in order to answer research questions. Questionnaire and content analysis were used as research instrument. The study found that there is a moderate positive relationship between student attendance and academic performance. Based on the findings, the researchers suggest that all students, particularly prospective students and those students who are not as academically strong, to be informed about the importance influence of class attendance on academic performance. And also the study recommended that universities should maintain or develop strict guidelines for student attendance and monitor factors that could hinder a student from attending class on a regular basis.
Authors and Affiliations
Ahmed Aden, Zeynab Yahye
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