THE CORRELATION BETWEEN VOCABULARY MASTERY AND READING COMPREHENSION : A CASE AT SMP (SLUB) SARASWATI 1 DENPASAR

Authors

  • Made Puspadewi Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar
  • Ni Wayan Krismayani Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar
  • Dewa Ayu Ari Wiryadi Joni Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar

Keywords:

correlation, vocabulary mastery, reading comprehension

Abstract

The correlation between vocabulary mastery and reading comprehension of the eighth-grade students at SMP (SLUB) Saraswati 1 Denpasar was examined in this study using a correlation research methodology. The 60 students who served as the sample were chosen using a lottery system and a random selection technique. Data were gathered using a matching cloze procedure test and a short answer test as the research tools. Prior to hypothesis testing, the data were subjected to prerequisite analysis using the Pearson product-moment correlation calculation and t-test. The data analysis's findings demonstrate that the hypothesis was accepted In other words, the findings demonstrated a significant correlation between eighth-grade SMP (SLUB) students' vocabulary mastery and reading comprehension.

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Published

2023-10-31