THE EFFECT OF LECTURERS’ COMPETENCY ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

Abstract

This study aims to determine how big the influence of lecturer competence on student academic achievement. This study uses quantitative methods with simple linear regression data analysis techniques and data collection using questionnaires, with a research sample of 84 people, based on the results of simple linear regression analysis carried out, there is a significant influence of lecturer competence on student academic achievement. This is shown through the regression equation Y=17,072+0,362X. This form of regression means that if the competence of the lecturer is 0 then the student's academic achievement is 17,072. Meanwhile, the regression coefficient X is 0.362 which means that for every additional 1 lecturer's competency value, the student's academic achievement value increases by 0.362. Meanwhile, the coefficient of determination (R2) is 0.456 or 45.6%. So, it can be said that 45.6% of social studies students' academic achievement is influenced by the competence of the lecturer.