The given topic.

Research Topic: The Impact of Sleep Duration on Academic Performance in College Students

Goal of Research:

The goal of this study is to investigate the connection between college students' academic performance and sleep length. We want to find out if a student's academic performance is impacted by how much sleep they get.

Research Questions:

Is there a connection between the amount of sleep each person gets and their academic achievement in college?

Does the amount of sleep a college student gets affect their academic performance?

Predictor Variable:

The length of sleep a college student obtains each night will be counted in hours. We will be able to calculate the average number of hours of sleep each night using self-reported sleep diaries or sleep monitoring devices that capture this information.

Outcome Variable:

Academic performance: The grade point average (GPA) will be used to assess the academic achievement of college students. GPA is a dependable indicator of academic success, and we will get this data from verified institution records.

Hypothesis:

College students who obtain an adequate amount of sleep each night will have higher GPAs compared to those who do not get enough sleep.

Nature of Research Question:

The goal of the study is to use a correlational design to examine the association between sleep duration (the predictor variable) and academic performance (the outcome variable). We can establish whether there is a statistically significant relationship between sleep duration and college students' GPA by looking at the correlation between these two variables.

Expectations of Relationship:

We anticipate that the amount of sleep and academic achievement will be significantly correlated. Prior studies have demonstrated the importance of getting enough sleep for memory consolidation, cognitive function, and overall academic achievement. Therefore, our hypothesis is that college students who get enough sleep will have higher GPAs than those who don't. Investigating this link is crucial because it might have effects on student well-being and educational initiatives to boost academic achievement.

Week five assignment (given topic is up above)

For the Week 5 discussion, present the results of your study to your classmates. In your initial post, remind your classmates about your research question and hypotheses. Then briefly present your main findings based on the results of your statistical analyses and whether or not the findings supported your research hypothesis.

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Shattuck, N. L., Matsangas, P., Mysliwiec, V., & Creamer, J. L. (2019). The role of sleep in human performance and well-being. Human Performance Optimization, 200-233.https://doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780190455132.003.0010

Zeek, M. L., Savoie, M. J., Song, M., Kennemur, L. M., Qian, J., Jungnickel, P. W., & Westrick, S. C. (2015). Sleep duration and academic performance among student pharmacists. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 79(5), 63.https://doi.org/10.5688/ajpe79563