Analysis

     This analysis of "Is Google Making us Stupid?" is based on its survey questionnaire,responses and explanations made during the time the survey was taken by volunteers. This analysis will cover each one of the questions asked in the survey and in the order the questions were developed. Although volunteers were divided into three groups, all of the respondents were asked the same questions. There were a total of three hundred  people that volunteered to take surveys. They were divided into three groups and by age that ranged from 17-12, 22-28, and 30 plus.

     The following questions were three general questions that asked about their sex,age,of each individual respondent and  their status of employment. Age_, Student Y_ N_, Sex: M_ F_? Not a student Y_ N_
Employed_, Unemployed_

• In Group One ages 17-21: 90% of respondents were employed which implicated the possibility that most of students used shortcuts to do homework in contrast to Group 2 and 3. The total number of males and females for Group One can be found on Blog: 3. The respondents were all students from high school to freshman in college.
• In Group 2 ages 22-28: 68% of volunteers were employed which implicated a variable amount time spent on the Internet  and flexible time for other interests.
• In Group 3 ages 30 plus: 68% of volunteers were employed which implicated there were lower possibility of volunteers who did not use the Internet or used as a requirement for their jobs.
• Analysis: In analyzing the responses to the questions helped in determing several things like employment determines how much time a individual has and  how they spend it. Usually there are more females than males, but for this survey, the sex adds to the character of an individual. The age of an individual helps to determine their lifestyle in terms of being more or less relaxed, active, somewhat active.

 The following question was when was the last time you read a good book or novel? 1 to 3 mos_,3 to 6 mos. _, last week_? and were asked : How long did it take for you to finish it? Explain why or why not?

•  In Group 1ages 17-21: 72% responded they had read a book or novel in the last week, 25%  responded to taking longer to finish reading.
• Analysis: Research later reflected inconsistencies in a higher percentage of volunteer students who relied on the Internet to summarize a story they had not read. The analysis further implicated students had a moderately high reliance upon efficiency  of the Internet for  to attain information. Some of the responses relevant to why or why not ranged from: 
• Books and novels were boring.
• They did not like reading novels. 
• They read to improve their reading skills.
• Some  volunteers made few comments at all.
• Some student volunteers preferred not read; unless it was a prerequisite for study.

The following questions were multiple choice with multiple choice answers and are relevant in determining the quality of time volunteers spent reading away from the Internet.When asked the question : When was the last time you read a good novel or book?
 Did you finish it and how long did it take you to finish it? Y_, N_, Less than a week_, More than a week or month_, why or why not?

•  In Group 2 ages 22-28 out of 100 respondents, a total of 70% of volunteers responded that it took them 1 to 3 months to the last time you read a good novel or book. 30% of volunteers responded that it was in the 1 to 6 months. 75% responded to having taken them from  less than a week to less than a months time to finish reading.
• Analysis: Group 2 responses had mixed views and even though time was a subjective factor for those  being students, they took time out to enjoy the pleasure of reading something of interest to them, which gives some implication to this group having a stronger interest in more reading. There were 30% less respondents employed  in this group in comparison to Group 1 which also could explain the availability for time to read and complete a good novel. Most of Group 2 explanations for why or why not include
• They really liked reading, and the book was good.
• Between work and school, it takes longer to read for leisure.
• Can only read when they have time on my hands.
• When they read a good book, they addicted and take every opportunity to pick it up.
• They finished it because it was interesting and kept my attention.
• They have never not finished a book that I started reading.
• In Group 3 ages 30 plus, out of 100 respondents, when asked the exact same questions, 85%  of volunteers responded to having read a book from a week ago to 1 to 3 months ago. 75% responded that it took them from a week to a month to finish reading it.
• Analysis:  In comparing Group 3 to the previous two groups, Group 3 were more relaxed about  reading.  The analysis suggest efficiency in researching information was not as immediate as in Group 1 and 2. Most of the Group 3  were not students, and were older and more focused. Some of their explanations were similar to Group 2 except for their desire to relax and read more.

The following questions were multiple choice and offered an explanation that asked: Are you relaxed while reading? Y_, N_. After 40 minutes, are you still relaxed or do you begin to fidget or feel a sense of change in mood while reading? Y_, N_ Explain.

• In Group 1ages 17-21, out of 100 respondents, 98% responded in being relaxed while reading a book, while 2% responded they were not relaxed while reading. 98% responded that after 40 minutes, they begin to fidget. 2% responded that they did not fidget after 40 minutes.
• Analysis: In analyzing Group 1,  they are hyper active and stay on the go with work and school.  Further analysis implicate that their brains are  for the most part  constantly stimulated  with other objectives. If these individuals in Group 1 were to slow down long enough to sit and read, the possibilities are that they would become relaxed enough to go to sleep. They are regarded as a generation born in the world of efficiency and expediency of technology. The question is what percentage of learning is truly retained mentally, if simple task of reading a book cannot be achieved.
• In Group 2 ages 21-28, out of 100 respondents, 100% responded in being relaxed while reading. As to the second question 50% responded that after 40 minutes, they begin to fidget, and 2%  did not fidget after 40 minutes of reading.
• Analysis: In analyzing Group 1 to Group 2 respondents have much the same implications of restlessness after 40 minutes, but the differences are Group 2 respondents  seemed  a little more focused to plan time for reading before going to bed. Most do feel comfortable when reading something of interest to them. Some responded that depending on the book they seem to get lost in the stories they read. Again there were those who were reminded  of other things, and the book begins to get boring to them. Most respondents indicated they pretty much get into what they were reading. Most of the explanations were from individuals within the group  that ranged from ages 26 to 28 years old.
•  Group 3 ages 30 plus,out of 100 respondents, 90% responded  in being relaxed while reading, and 10% were not relaxed while reading. In the results of the second half of the question, "Do you fidget or feel a sense of change in mood while reading?" Again, 90%  agreed they did not fidget or change mood after 40 minutes of reading. The remaining 10%  did fidget after 40 minutes of reading.
• Analysis: In the analysis of Group 3 in their response to the questions, there were  certain expectations because of the age differences Group 3. Some of the respondents had no explanations about something they feel relaxed doing. Group 1 and 2 in contrast does not spend a lot of time reading manually, because of access to the Internet as well as the efficiency to research information.

The following question asked, "If you have access to the Internet?" which was straight forward question to answer yes or no?

• In Groups 1, 2,and 3 there were a total of three hundred respondents who had access to the Internet.
• Analysis: There are a total of 300 respondents who have access to the Internet and who use it for whatever purpose it is needed for.

The following question was a multiple choice question that asked, how much in terms of hours within a day would you estimate you spend on the Internet? 2 to 4 hrs_, 4 to 8 hrs_, 12 or more_?

• In Group 1 ages 17-21, 40% responded to 2 to 4 hours,40% responded to 4 to 8 hours, and 20 responded 8 to 12 hours spent on the Internet.
• Analysis:  In  Group 1, respondents activity on the Internet usage is may  not relate to academic research and study, or reading according to the questions previously asked in  the survey. 2 to 4 hours of Internet usage is not unusual, but 8 hours or more  is  not likely adequate; unless the Internet is required for employment purposes. More than likely Group 1 may be watching movies or playing games on the Internet or e-mailing or could be in the chatroom.
• In Group 2 ages 22-28, 60% responded in having used the Internet 2 to 4 hours, 35% responded to using the Internet 4 to 8 hours, and 5% responded in having used the Internet 8 to 12 hours.
• Analysis: Group 2 used the Internet as much as Group 1 because of the length of time spent on the Internet; yet, there is a suttle difference because college level courses require more Internet research. Realistically, there is no differences between ages 17-25 of Internet usuage.
• In Group 3 ages 30 plus, when asked about the amount of time spent on the Internet, 90% responded in having use of the Internet 2 to 4 hours, and 10% responded in having used the Internet 4 to 8 hours.
• Analysis: Group 3 is more reasonable about  how long of time within a day they use the Internet. It is probably because the majority of this group are not students, but are  teachers or employed or are seeking employment on the Internet. Furthermore, the 10% that spend 4 to 8 hours on the Internet more than likel;y use the Internet as a requirement of their jobs.

The following question is a multiple choice question that asked, do you use the Internet for work_, for school_, for pleasure_?

• In Group 1 ages 17-21, 80% responded in using the Internet for work, school, and for pleasure, while 10% used the Internet for work and school only, and 10% used the Internet for school only.
• In Group 2 ages 22-28, 40% responded  in using the Internet for school and for pleasure, 50% responded in using the Internet work, school, and for pleasure. 10% used the Internet for school only.
• In Group 3 ages 30 plus, 50% responded in using the Internet for work and pleasure, and 50% resonded in using the Internet for school and for pleasure.
• Analysis: The results from Group 1 were the most active of the three groups, it implies how much time is spent on the Internet. For Group 1 and 2, their pleasure might consist of checking e-mails, shopping on-line, watching u-tube, logging in on facebook, downloading music, upload photos, play online games, skype on cam with a friend/family, and for Group 3 pleasure may consist of online gambling,booking a reservation, finding a loved one, paying bills online, mapquest a location or online banking.