TREATMENT OF DATA

All the data gathered was treated confidentially. The researchers had carefully tallied all

the results of the respondents to ensure the validity of the data collected. All responses

were analyzed and interpreted using the percentage system, weighted mean and

frequency counts.

The following methods were used in order to come up with the interpretation and

analysis as accurate as possible:

1. Slovin’s Formula

n= N/(1+Ne^2)

Where:

n= desired sample size

N= total population

e= margin of error

Computation:

n= 236/(1+236 X 0.1^2)

n= 176
2. Percentage Computation

𝑓
%= 𝑥100
𝑛

Where:

% = percentage

f = Number of respondents for every item

N= Total number of respondents

3. Weighted Mean

∑𝑛𝑖 = 1𝑋𝑖
𝑥̅ =
𝑛

Where:

𝑥̅ = mean

∑𝑛𝑖 = 1𝑋𝑖 = sum of all scores

𝑛= sample size

The Basis for the Corresponding Interpretation of Each Answer:

Weight Scale Verbal Interpretation

4.20-5.00 5-4 Strongly Agree

3.40-4.19 4-3 Agree

2.60-3.39 3-2 Neutral

1.80-2.59 2-1 Disagree

1.00-1.79 1-0 Strongly Disagree

 CHAPTER 3

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

This chapter presents, analyzes and interprets all the data gathered throughout

the course of the study. Presentation is done through the use of tables representing

the data that were obtained by the researchers.

After gathering and acquiring information and data from its respective

respondents (3rd and 4th year Legal Management students) the researchers came up

with the following results and findings.

1. Profile of the Respondents

Table 1.1 Age of the Respondents

Age Frequency Percentage

18 4 5.7%

19 28 40%

20 36 51.4%

21 2 2.9%

Total 70 100%

Table 1.1 shows that more than half of the respondents were between the ages

of 20-21 at a combined total of 54.3% with the second largest demographic being the

19 year-olds at 40%. The smallest demographic consisted of the 18 year-olds who

made up 5.7% of the total population.

 Table 1.2 Gender of the Respondents

Gender Frequency Percentage

Male 37 52.86%

Female 33 47.14%

Total 70 100%

Table 1.2 presents the gender of the respondents. It shows the sex profile of the

respondents which indicates a higher ratio of males compared to females. It indicates

that the distribution of questionnaires was done equally for both genders.

2. English Competency of Legal Management Students

2.1 English Competency as Perceived by the Respondents

ITEMS Weighted Mean Interpretation

Listening

I am able to deduce the 3.86 Agree

main point of the
conversation upon hearing
the initial statements of the
speaker
I am able to keep up with 3.93 Agree
the flow of the speaker
rather easily
I am able to deduce the 3.51 Agree
meaning of unfamiliar
words by implementing the
statements as a whole

The table above shows that the respondents agree that their listening skills form their

strongest suit; they have manifested signs of significant comprehension as well as

active listening when engaged in conversation.

ITEMS Weighted Mean Interpretation

Speaking

I am content with my 3.53 Agree

oratory capacity
I do not rely heavily on 3.49 Agree
gestures when I have a
difficulty interpreting my
thoughts in English
I do not fall victim to 3.19 Neutral
stuttering whilst conversing
in English

The table above indicates that the respondents are able to engage and maintain

conversation with others. However the respondents remain undecided with regard to

their ability to maintain an English conversation without succumbing to fits of stuttering.

ITEMS Weighted Mean Interpretation

Writing

I am well versed in the 3.64 Agree

usage of synonyms, figures
of speech etc. while writing
Redundancy is not an issue 3.44 Agree
for me in terms of
composing literary bodies
of work
I do not struggle when it 3.56 Agree
comes to composing my
thoughts through writing

The table above indicates

 2.2 Extent of Development of the Respondents

ITEMS Weighted Mean Interpretation

Grammar and Vocabulary

I am confident that I can 3.73 Agree

figure out the meaning of
unknown words in English
from context.
I am confident that I can 3.99 Agree
understand the meaning of
common English idiomatic
expressions.
I am certain that I am 3.43 Agree
grammatically correct most
of the time.
Diction and Pattern

I am confident that I can 3.97 Agree

pronounce English words
clearly and correctly.
I am capable of reading 3.97 Agree
English paragraphs aloud
without stuttering.
Reading Comprehension

I am certain that I can 4.04 Agree

easily understand English
magazines, newspapers,
and popular novels.
I am capable of reading 3.76 Agree
quickly and with
understanding.
I can easily extract the main 3.84 Agree
points in what I read.
Writing Skills

I find it easy to summarize 3.9 Agree

a text in my own words.
I am capable of writing 3.79 Agree
business and personal
letters in English and can
always find the right words
to convey what I want to
say.

I can effortlessly write an 3.64 Agree

essay with my own
knowledge.
Phonology

I can understand when two 3.59 Agree

native English speakers talk
at a normal speed.
I can watch English news 3.91 Agree
and/or English films without
subtitles.

2.3 Methods Used by the Respondents to Increase their Competency

Level in English

ITEMS Weighted Mean Interpretation

Resources

I prefer watching a movie or 3.64 Agree

series rather than reading
novels
I have enough English 3.44 Agree
textbooks to improve my
English language
I prefer to use the world 4.46 Strongly Agree
wide web than going to the
library for research
purposes
Family

Using the English language 3.53 Agree

as a medium for
communication at home
Influence of the family to 3.61 Agree
speak English more often
Debating on the timely 3.54 Agree
national issues with fellow
family members using the
English language
Law

Whenever I encounter legal 3.99 Agree

jargons, I immediately
search for them
I can memorize and 3.46 Agree
explain in my own words
the provisions or laws that
I’ve read
I write down the new words 3.3 Neutral
that I encounter every time I
read

1.1 Weak Areas of the Respondents

ITEMS Total Percentage

Personality

I easily get discouraged 60 85.7%

when someone corrects my
grammar
I cannot handle criticism 41 58.6%
well
Various Skills

I do well in writing rather 48 68.6%

than speaking
I have difficulty pronouncing 15 21.4%
some English words
I am unable to perform 32 45.7%
impromptu speeches
I feel the need to have 20 28.6%
subtitles whenever I watch
a movie or the television
I don’t consider accents 27 38.6%
and dialects as a hindrance
to understand someone

1.2 Possible Solutions to Respondents’ Issues

ITEMS Total Percentage

Enroll in an English 47 67.1%
Development Workshop
Attend language awareness 40 57.1%
programs
Join an organization that 41 58.6%
may solve your issue
Join an English 42 60%
conversation group
Read more English 59 84.3%
Literature
Keep an English Journal 35 50%

Watch English TV 48 68.6%

programs and movies

1.3 Listening to an Audiobook

ITEMS Total Percentage

Yes 43 61.4%

No 27 38.6%

1.4 Preferred Genres of the Respondents

ITEMS Total Percentage

Drama & Poetry 44 62.9%

Comedy & Humor 50 71.4%

Biography & Memoir 30 42.6%

Foreign Language 32 45.7%

Self Help & Personal 30 42.6%

Development
Speakers & Storytellers 40 57.1%

Legal & Juridical 29 41.4%