CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENTS’ INTERNET ACTIVITY FREQUENCY AND THEIR VOCABULARY SIZE AT UIN BUKITTINGGI

Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between internet activity frequency and vocabulary 
size among university students. Despite the widespread use of the internet, students tend to 
utilize it primarily for entertainment purposes, with limited time allocated for learning. 
Furthermore, many students struggle with limited vocabulary, hindering their understanding of 
texts. This research aimed to examine the correlation between internet activity frequency and 
vocabulary size, specifically to determine whether a significant correlation exists, the direction 
of the correlation, and the magnitude of the correlation. A quantitative correlational research 
design was employed, with a population of 108 students from the fifth semester at UIN 
Bukittinggi. A sample of 33 students was selected, representing 30% of each class. Data were 
collected using questionnaires and tests. The findings revealed a significant correlation between 
internet activity frequency and vocabulary size (p < 0.05, r = 0.730). The results indicated a 
positive correlation, suggesting that increased internet activity frequency is associated with 
improved vocabulary size. The magnitude of the correlation was high, ranging between 0.71 and 
0.90. The study's results support the hypothesis that there is a significant correlation between 
internet activity frequency and vocabulary size. These findings have implications for educators 
and policymakers seeking to leverage