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A Study of Interest in Astronomy Among University Students in Malaysia

The misconception related to astronomy is fretfully rising in society. This study aims to investigate, (i) level of misconception towards astronomy among university students, (ii) significant difference in students’ interest towards astronomy between male and female, (iii) significant difference bet...

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Main Authors: Nur Farha Shaafi, M.M.M. Yusof, E. Ellianawati, S.N.A. Aziz
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Published: Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang 2023
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LB2300-2430 Higher education
QB1-991 Astronomy
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spelling my.ums.eprints.387322024-05-24T01:25:01Z https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/38732/ A Study of Interest in Astronomy Among University Students in Malaysia Nur Farha Shaafi M.M.M. Yusof E. Ellianawati S.N.A. Aziz LB2300-2430 Higher education QB1-991 Astronomy The misconception related to astronomy is fretfully rising in society. This study aims to investigate, (i) level of misconception towards astronomy among university students, (ii) significant difference in students’ interest towards astronomy between male and female, (iii) significant difference between science and non-science students’ level of knowledge in astronomy, (iv) significant relationship between students’ faculties and misconception in astronomy, and (v) significant relationship between the educational background of the respondents' parents and their misconceptions towards astronomy. A qualitative approach was implemented using a set of questionnaires for data collection. The respondents were undergraduate students of with different courses and backgrounds from four different faculties: Faculty of Education, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Art and Design, and Faculty of Business Management. The data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS). Findings showed that there is a significant difference in students’ interest towards astronomy between male and female students, there is a significant different between level of knowledge in astronomy and students’ major course, there is significant difference between students’ faculties and misconception in astronomy, and there is no significant relationship between the educational background of the respondents’ parents and their misconception in astronomy. This study benefits society by clarifying phenomena, distinguishing myth from reality. It aids Science teachers in addressing astronomy misconceptions and helps educators curb their spread. Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang 2023 Article NonPeerReviewed text en https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/38732/1/ABSTRACT.pdf text en https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/38732/2/FULL%20TEXT.pdf Nur Farha Shaafi and M.M.M. Yusof and E. Ellianawati and S.N.A. Aziz (2023) A Study of Interest in Astronomy Among University Students in Malaysia. Jurnal Pendidikan Fisika Indonesia, 19. pp. 108-121. ISSN 1693-1246 https://doi.org/10.15294/jpfi.v19i2.44240
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English
topic LB2300-2430 Higher education
QB1-991 Astronomy
spellingShingle LB2300-2430 Higher education
QB1-991 Astronomy
Nur Farha Shaafi
M.M.M. Yusof
E. Ellianawati
S.N.A. Aziz
A Study of Interest in Astronomy Among University Students in Malaysia
description The misconception related to astronomy is fretfully rising in society. This study aims to investigate, (i) level of misconception towards astronomy among university students, (ii) significant difference in students’ interest towards astronomy between male and female, (iii) significant difference between science and non-science students’ level of knowledge in astronomy, (iv) significant relationship between students’ faculties and misconception in astronomy, and (v) significant relationship between the educational background of the respondents' parents and their misconceptions towards astronomy. A qualitative approach was implemented using a set of questionnaires for data collection. The respondents were undergraduate students of with different courses and backgrounds from four different faculties: Faculty of Education, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Art and Design, and Faculty of Business Management. The data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS). Findings showed that there is a significant difference in students’ interest towards astronomy between male and female students, there is a significant different between level of knowledge in astronomy and students’ major course, there is significant difference between students’ faculties and misconception in astronomy, and there is no significant relationship between the educational background of the respondents’ parents and their misconception in astronomy. This study benefits society by clarifying phenomena, distinguishing myth from reality. It aids Science teachers in addressing astronomy misconceptions and helps educators curb their spread.
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author Nur Farha Shaafi
M.M.M. Yusof
E. Ellianawati
S.N.A. Aziz
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M.M.M. Yusof
E. Ellianawati
S.N.A. Aziz
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title A Study of Interest in Astronomy Among University Students in Malaysia
title_short A Study of Interest in Astronomy Among University Students in Malaysia
title_full A Study of Interest in Astronomy Among University Students in Malaysia
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