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An 8 page (including brief abstract) proposed research study, which discusses the fact that procrastination is a prevalent today on college and university campuses. A review of this literature is offered and then a study design is discussed that would address the correlation between procrastination and grade point average (GPA). A possible method for analyzing the data from this hypothetical study is also briefly outlined and the Pearson correlation statistic is recommended. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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a study design is discussed that would address the correlation between procrastination and grade point average (GPA). A possible method for analyzing the data from this hypothetical study is also
briefly outlined and the Pearson correlation statistic is recommended. Introduction It has long been held as a given in the public mindset, as well as established by empirical research,
that the most accurate predictors of grade point average (GPA) are the variables of student study habits and practices (DePyssler, Williams and Windle, 2005). This was established by Gadzella, Goldston
and Zimmerman in 1976 and more recently by Pace in 1990 (DePyssler, Williams and Windle, 2005). Research on academic procrastination is defined as "the act of delaying the beginning or
completion of academic tasks" (Roig and Caso, 2005, p. 481). Procrastination has been further defined as a "self-handicapping behavior that leads to wasted time, poor performance and increased stress" (Chu
and Choi, 2005, p. 245). Research has verified the perception that procrastination has a negative effect on academic performance, but only to
a limited extent, as research has also reported in certain instances, such as the study conducted by Tice and Baumeister in 1997, that procrastinators report "less stress and better physical
health when deadlines are far off" (Chu and Choi, 2005, p. 245). On the other hand, the Tice and Baumeister study also reported that that university students who rate high
on procrastination have a lower GPA (Chu and Choi, 2005). However, whether or not procrastination has a negative impact on task performance appears to be largely due to whether or
not the procrastinator is active or passive in this behavior pattern. Considering that this line of research contradicts the way in which the effects procrastination have been traditionally perceived,
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