CHAPTER 3: FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION 3.

1 Introduction This chapter constitutes the discussion of the results from the data gathered. The findings presented here were based on the instrument used; the questionnaires. This chapter will explain about the analysis of the results of the questions as well as the discussion. Section A Yes and No Questions 1 . Does RM250 would be sufficient for you?

Does RM250 would be sufficient for you

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25

Yes No

50% of respondents which are 25 students agreed that RM250 is sufficient for them to receive as the amount of the book vouchers, while the other 50% of respondents disagreed with the amount. In conclusion, numbers of respondents chooses yes and no are both equal.

2. The voucher can only be used only once in your life as a student. Is it good for you?

Is it good that the voucher can only be used once in life?

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25

Yes No

50% of respondent which are 25 students agreed that using the voucher once in a life time is good for them. On the other hand, 50% of respondent thought otherwise. In conclusion, equal number of respondent thought that it is good that the voucher can only be used only once.

3. Should the government expand the use of the book voucher to every store available nationwide?

Preference on expansion of the book voucher to every book store nationwide

Yes No

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98% of respondents agreed that the government should expand the use of the book voucher to every store available nationwide. On the other hand, only 2% thought otherwise. This is probably because it will be easier for them to buy books at the bookstore which available at their place. Based on the pie chart, we can see that 49 of the respondents chose Yes as their answer for question 3 and only one of the respondent chose No as their answer. In conclusion, most of the respondents agreed that government should expand the use of book voucher to every store available nationwide.

4. Is it worth the effort that the government provide the voucher to students?

Is it worth the effort that the government provide the voucher to students?
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Yes No

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88% of respondent agreed that book voucher is one of the best effort by the government. This is probably because with the book voucher, respondent can reduce their own money usage. In other hand, there is only 12% of respondent thought otherwise. Based on the pie chart, we can see that 44 of the respondent choose yes as their answer and only 12 of the respondent choose no as their answer. In conclusion, most of the respondent agreed that book voucher is one of the best efforts that government provided for students.

5. Is the book voucher better than having a kad siswa or a food voucher?

Is the book voucher better than having a kad siswa or a food voucher?

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Yes No 33

Based on the pie chart, 66% of the respondent agreed that book voucher is better than having a book voucher or food voucher. This is probably because book voucher is the most important thing for them to buy books for their study. In other hand, there is 34% of respondent thought otherwise. As we can see, there is 33 of respondent choose yes as their answer for this question and 17 of respondent choose no as their answer. In conclusion, most of the respondent agreed that having a book voucher is better than having a kad siswa or a food voucher.

Section B Multiple Choice Questions 6. If RM250 is not sufficient, what value would you prefer for a book voucher?

The value that the students prefer for the book voucher
12 21 RM300 - RM400 RM400 - RM500 RM500 - RM600

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42% which is the majority of respondents prefer RM500-RM600 as the amount for the book voucher. This is probably because nowadays, the price of books is getting more expensive. 24% of the respondents which shows the least percent of respondents prefer RM300-RM400. For RM400-RM500, 34% of respondents prefer it as the value for the book voucher. Based on the pie chart, 21 of respondents prefer RM500-RM600, 17 of respondents prefer RM400-RM500 and 12 out of 50 respondents prefer RM300-RM400. In conclusion, RM500-RM600 has been agreed the most by the respondents as the value for book voucher.

7. What period of time would you prefer for the validity of the voucher?

Preference for period of validity of the voucher

6 months 1 year 2 years No validity/Unlimited validity

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Based on our research, the pie chart shows that 72% (35 respondents) out of 50 respondents preferred for no validity or unlimited validity for the voucher. This is probably that most of the respondents think that it is easier to have no validity for the voucher in case for future book fair event. It can be seen that 14% (7 respondents) choose each option that is 1 year and 2 years respectively. None of the respondents preferred on the option 6 months for the period of validity. In conclusion, most of the respondents preferred to have no validity for the voucher.

8. What would you do with the book voucher?

Things to do with the voucher

16 Buy my favourite novels, magazines and comics Buy reference books for my studies Sell the boook voucher to people who need it

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Based on the pie chart, 60% (30 respondents) out of 50 respondents wanted to buy reference books rather than the other choices. This is most likely because the respondents are keen to get better results in upcoming examinations. On the other hand, it can be seen that 8% (4 respondents) wanted to sell the voucher instead. In addition, the graph shows about 32% (16 respondents) wanted to buy novels, magazines and comics with the book voucher. As a conclusion, most of the respondents would prefer buying reference books rather than buying novels, magazines, comics or even sell the voucher.

9. If you are given the freedom in buying anything rather than books, what would you buy?

Things that respondents would buy if they are given freedom to buy anything
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17 Gadgets Personal items Foods I would still buy books

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Based on the pie chart, 42% (21 respondents) prefer to buy personal items instead of gadgets, foods and books. This is probably that personal items are more important than the other choices to live for. Moreover, 34% (17 respondents) preferred to buy gadgets while 18% (9 respondents) would rather buy food than gadgets. Furthermore, the graph shows that 6% (3 respondents) thinks that if they are given such freedom with the voucher, they will still buy books. As a conclusion, most of the respondents thinks that if they are given the freedom to buy anything with the voucher, they wanted to buy personal items rather than gadgets, foods and books.

10. In your opinion, why are students are willing to sell off their book voucher for quick money?

The factors student willing to sell of their book voucher for quick money
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Short period of validity Other students didn't get the voucher as early as themselves Books are not important rather than other things 5 Shortage on money

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Based on the research we have done, the pie chart depict that 42% (21 respondents) out of 50 respondents has chosen the factor that student are willing to sell off their book voucher is shortage on money. This is probably because by selling their book voucher, respondents can greatly reduce their own money usage. On the other hand, there is 28% (14 respondents) has chosen short period of validity for their answer while 20% (10 respondents) answered books are not important rather than other things for their choices. In addition, the other 10% (5 respondents) thinks that the factor that students are willing to sell off their book voucher is other students did not get the voucher as early as themselves. In conclusion, most of the respondents agreed that shortage on money is the most convincing factor that students are willing to sell off their voucher.

Section C Likert Scale Questions 11. The book voucher helps to improve the students result

The book voucher helps to improve the students' result

Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree

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Based on our research, the pie chart shows that the most of the respondent which covers about 54% (27 respondents) of the pie chart agreed on the statement. This is most likely because the respondents agree on the statement up to a certain extend but doesnt really sure how it improves someones result just by a help of a voucher. Furthermore, there is a split of 44% of the respondents which is 11 respondents respectively thinks that they are strongly agree and disagree on the statement. Meanwhile, the other 2% (1 respondent) shows that he/she is strongly disagree that the book voucher helps to improve the students results. In a nutshell, most of the respondents agree that the book voucher helps to improve the students results.

12. The book voucher helps to reduce my own money usage.

The book voucher helps to reduce my own money usage

17 Strongly agree Agree Disagree 33 0 Strongly disagree

Based on the pie chart, 66% of the respondents strongly agree that the book voucher helps to reduce their own money usage. This is probably because nowadays the price of books is getting more expensive. However, 34% agreed with the statement. There is no respondent who disagree and strongly disagree. As we can see, 33 of the respondents prefer strongly agree, 17 of the respondents prefer agree and there are no respondents disagree and strongly disagree respectively. In conclusion, majority of the respondents strongly agree that book voucher helps to reduce their own money usage.

13. I felt guilty for spending the voucher in a wrong way

I felt guilty for spending the voucher in a wrong way

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Based on the pie chart, 36% (18 respondents) strongly agree that they feel guilty for spending the voucher in a wrong way while 12% (6 respondents) disagree that they feel guilty for spending the voucher in a wrong way. Probably students strongly agree because they have higher integrity level in themselves that makes them not using the voucher in a wrong way. On the other hand, 15 respondents agree and 11 respondents disagree that they feel guilty for spending the voucher in a wrong way. In a conclusion, probably students strongly agree because they have higher integrity level in themselves.

14. The validity period is too short

The validity period is too short

14 Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree 33

Based on the pie chart, 66% of the respondents strongly agree that the validity period of the book voucher is too short. This is probably because they need to think what type of book they want to buy. In the other hand, there is 28% agreed with the statement while only 6% disagreed. There is no respondents choose for strongly agree. 14 of the respondents prefer agree, 3 of the respondents prefer disagree and no respondents prefer strongly disagree respectively. In conclusion, majority of the respondents strongly agree that validity period of book voucher is too short.

15. Books are not the most demanding things for me to acquire

Books are not the most demanding things for me to acquire

Strongly agree Agree 4 Disagree Strongly disagree

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Based on the pie chart, 46% (23 respondents) agree that books are not the most demanding things to acquire while 8% (4 respondents) strongly disagree that books are not the most demanding things to acquire. Probably students can download the notes and exercise from the internet or they can get guidance from the lecturers. On the other hand, 12 respondents strongly agree, 11 respondents disagree and 4 respondents strongly disagree that books are not the most demanding things to acquire. In a conclusion, probably the students agree that books are not the most demanding things to acquire because they can download the notes and exercises from the internet or they can get guidance from the lecturers.