Student Habits and Academic Performance Analysis

Comprehensive analysis of student habits and their impact on academic performance based on data from 1,000 students

Executive Summary

This analysis explores the relationships between various student habits (study time, social media usage, sleep patterns, etc.) and academic performance as measured by exam scores. Our findings reveal which factors most significantly impact student success.

Key Insight: Study hours is by far the strongest predictor of exam performance, with each additional hour associated with a 9.59 point increase in exam scores. Social media and Netflix consumption show notable negative impacts on academic performance.

Key Metrics Impacting Exam Performance

Study Hours Impact

+9.59 points

Per additional daily study hour

Social Media Impact

-2.72 points

Per additional daily social media hour

Sleep Hours Impact

+2.01 points

Per additional daily sleep hour

Feature Importance for Exam Performance

This chart demonstrates the relative importance and direction of each factor in predicting exam scores. Positive values (green) indicate factors that improve exam performance, while negative values (red) indicate factors that detract from exam performance.

Correlation Analysis

This chart displays the correlation between various student habits and exam scores. Study hours has the strongest positive correlation (0.83), while social media and Netflix hours both show negative correlations (-0.17).

Variable Correlation with Exam Score Relationship
Study Hours Per Day 0.83 Strong positive
Mental Health Rating 0.32 Moderate positive
Exercise Frequency 0.16 Weak positive
Sleep Hours 0.12 Weak positive
Attendance Percentage 0.09 Negligible positive
Age -0.01 Negligible negative
Social Media Hours -0.17 Weak negative
Netflix Hours -0.17 Weak negative

Key Relationships with Exam Performance

Study Hours vs. Exam Score

Strong positive relationship shows that increased study time consistently leads to better exam performance.

Social Media Hours vs. Exam Score

Negative relationship indicates that excessive social media usage tends to be associated with lower exam scores.

Categorical Factors Impact

Exam Scores by Diet Quality

Students with Fair diet quality have slightly higher average scores (70.4) compared to those with Good (69.4) and Poor (68.1) diets, though the differences are relatively small.

Exam Scores by Parental Education

Subtle differences in exam performance across different parental education backgrounds, with Bachelor's degree showing slightly higher median scores.

Descriptive Statistics

Summary Statistics for Key Variables

Statistic Study Hours Per Day Exam Score Social Media Hours Sleep Hours Mental Health Rating
Mean 3.55 69.60 2.51 6.47 5.44
Median 3.50 70.50 2.50 6.50 5.00
Standard Deviation 1.47 16.89 1.17 1.23 2.85
Minimum 0.00 18.40 0.00 3.20 1.00
Maximum 8.30 100.00 7.20 10.00 10.00

Conclusions and Recommendations

Key Findings

  • Study time is paramount: The analysis conclusively shows that study hours have the strongest relationship with exam performance, with each additional hour associated with a 9.59 point increase in exam scores.
  • Digital distractions matter: Social media and Netflix consumption both negatively impact exam scores, each hour costing approximately 2.5-2.7 points on exams.
  • Wellness factors contribute: Adequate sleep (2.01 points per hour), good mental health (1.95 points per rating unit), and regular exercise (1.29 points per frequency unit) all positively influence academic performance.
  • Background factors have minimal impact: Parental education level and diet quality show only modest associations with exam performance, suggesting student habits and behaviors are more important than background factors.

Recommendations for Students

  • Prioritize study time: Increase dedicated study hours, as this is the single most impactful factor for academic success.
  • Limit digital distractions: Set boundaries for social media and streaming content consumption during academic periods.
  • Maintain wellness: Ensure adequate sleep, physical activity, and mental health support to optimize academic performance.
  • Track and adjust habits: Regularly monitor study patterns, screen time, and wellness metrics to identify improvement opportunities.