A CORRELATIONAL STUDY BETWEEN READING HABIT, VOCABULARY MASTERY, AND READING COMPREHENSIONOF THE ELEVENTH GRADE SCIENCE CLASS STUDENTS OF MAN 1 SURAKARTA IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2011/2012

THESIS

Submitted as the Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Sarjana in English EducationWritten by:Elliyina26.08.6.2.048

ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAMLANGUAGE AND LETTERS DEPARTMENTISLAMIC EDUCATION AND LANGUAGE FACULTYSTATE ISLAMIC INSTITUTE OF SURAKARTA2012A CORRELATIONAL STUDY BETWEEN READING HABIT, VOCABULARY MASTERY, AND READING COMPREHENSIONOF THE ELEVENTH GRADE SCIENCE CLASS STUDENTS OF MAN 1 SURAKARTA IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2011/2012

Presented toState Islamic Institute of Surakarta in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Sarjana in English Education

THESIS

Written by:Elliyina26.08.6.2.048

ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAMLANGUAGE AND LETTERS DEPARTMENTISLAMIC EDUCATION AND LANGUAGE FACULTYSTATE ISLAMIC INSTITUTE OF SURAKARTA2012APPROVAL

This is to certify that Sarjanas thesis of A Correlational Study Between Reading Habit, Vocabulary Mastery, and Reading Comprehension of the Eleventh Grade Science Class Students of MAN 1 Surakarta in the Academic Year of 2011/2012 by Elliyina has been approved by the thesis advisors for further approval by the Broad of Examiners.

Surakarta, 5 July 2012Advisor I

Rochmat Budi Santoso, M.Pd.NIP. 196911112002121001

Surakarta, 5 July 2012Advisor II

Fithriyah Nurul Hidayati, M.Pd.NIP. 198207252009122006

RATIFICATION

This is to certify that Sarjanas thesis of A Correlational Study Between Reading Habit, Vocabulary Mastery, and Reading Comprehension of the Eleventh Grade Science Class Students of MAN 1 Surakarta in the Academic Year of 2011/2012 by Elliyina has been approved by the Board of Examiners as the requirement for the degree of Sarjana in English Education.SignatureChairman: Umi Pujiyanti, M.Hum, M.Si.(.)NIP: 198503012009122004Secretary: Zainal Arifin, S.Pd.(.)NIP: 197308202003121003Examiner I: Rochmat Budi Santoso, M.Pd.(.)NIP: 196911112002121001Examiner II: Fithriyah Nurul Hidayati, M.Pd.(.)NIP: 198207252009122006Surakarta, 31 July 2012Approved byThe Dean of Islamic Education and Language Faculty

Drs. Giyoto, M. Hum.NIP. 150299946

ADMISSION SHEET

Name: ElliyinaSIN: 26.08.6.2.048Program: English EducationTitle: A Correlational Study Between Reading Habit, Vocabulary Mastery, and Reading Comprehension of the Eleventh Grade Science Class Students of MAN 1 Surakarta in the Academic Year of 2011/2012

Herewith, I state all statements, opinions, and analyses that I have written in this thesis are my originally work. I optimally conducted my own research with the help of references and suggestion. If any claim related to the analyses that I made persist in the future, I would be fully responsible for the clarification.

Surakarta, 31 July 2012The researcher

Elliyina

DEDICATION

This thesis is dedicated to: My beloved parents (Muchammad A.M and Hasanah) All my elder sisters (Kak Haf, Kak Helen, Kak Imun, Kak Elis, Almh. Eny) and all my brothers in-law (Mas Imam, Mas Yan, Mas Agus) All my nephews and nieces (Kobong, Hime, Habibah, Azizah, Najiha, Zaidan, Jian Chi) My Dear Mr. C

MOTTO

Someone who knows, does not speak. Someone who speaks, does not know( Loo Tse )Surely there is ease after hardship. Aye, surely there is ease after hardship(Q.S. Al-Insyiroh 5-6)Fall one time and stand up two times(Anonymous)

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Praise be to Allah SWT, The Lord of Universe, who always blesses the researcher in finishing her thesis as a partial requirement for getting the Undergraduate Degree in English Education. The researcher finally completed this research paper entitled A Correlational Study Between Reading Habit, Vocabulary Mastery, and Reading Comprehension of the Eleventh Grade Science Class Students of MAN 1 Surakarta in the Academic Year of 2011/2012. The writer would like to express her special gratitude to those who have given her their help, guidance, and support in writing this thesis.1. Dr. Imam Sukardi, M. Ag., as the Rector of State Islamic Institute of Surakarta.2. Drs. Giyoto, M. Hum., as the Dean of Islamic Education and Language Faculty of State Islamic Institute of Surakarta.3. Rochmat Budi Santoso, M.Pd., as the Head of English Language and Letters Department of State Islamic Institute of Surakarta and the first consultant.4. Fithriyah Nurul Hidayati, M. Pd., as the second consultant.5. All the lecturers of English Education Study Program of State Islamic Institute of Surakarta.6. The family of MAN 1 Surakarta (Ibu Erlina, Ibu Hartatik, Bapak Mustofa, and all students of XI Science class 2011/2012).7. All friends in IAIN Surakarta, particularly in English Education Class of 2008.8. Mbak Amanah, someone who works behind me for my complicated data and formula.The researcher realizes that the study is still far from being perfect. She has a great expectation for every comment, suggestion, and criticisms. Hopefully, the thesis will be beneficial and useful for all the readers.

Surakarta, 31 July 2012

Elliyina

TABLE OF CONTENT

TITLE PAGEiCOVERiiAPPROVALiiiRATIFICATIONivADMISSION SHEETvDEDICATIONviMOTTOviiACKNOWLEDMENT viiiTABLE OF CONTENTxLIST OF TABLESxiiLIST OF APPENDICES xiiiLIST OF FIGURExvABSTRACT xviCHAPTER I INTRODUCTION1.1 Background of the Study11.2 The Problem Statements71.3 The Objectives of the Study81.4 The Limitation of Problem81.5 The Significances of the Study81.6 Previous Study91.7 The Definition of Key Terms10CHAPTER II THEORITICAL REVIEW2.1 Reading Habit2.1.1 Definition of Reading Habit122.1.2 The Aspect of Reading Habit132.2 Vocabulary Mastery2.2.1 Description of Vocabulary Mastery152.2.2 The Importance of Vocabulary Mastery152.2.3 Types of Vocabulary162.2.4 Meanings172.2.5 Related Meaning of Words192.2.6 The Difficulties of Grasping Vocabulary202.3 Reading Comprehension2.3.1 The Nature of Reading222.3.2 The Process of Reading232.3.3 Elements Essential to Growth in Reading242.3.4 The Purposes and Ways in Reading292.3.5 Reading Comprehension332.3.6 Factors Influencing Reading Comprehension342.4 Rationale372.5 Hypothesis38CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY3.1 Research Design393.2 Population and Sample403.3 Techniques of Collecting Data413.4 Techniques of Analyzing Data45CHAPTER IV THE RESULT OF THE STUDY4.1 The Description of the Data474.2 Hypothesis Testing494.3 The Discussion of Research Finding54CHAPTER V CONCLUSION, IMPLICATION, AND SUGGESTION5.1 Conclusion595.2 Implication595.3Suggestion60BIBLIOGRAPHY63APPENDICES67

LIST OF TABLES

Table 3.1 The Total of Students of XI Science Class40Table 3.2 Category Score of Likert Scale43Table 4.1 Variable Data Description47Table 4.2 The Summary of Normality Testing Result50

LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix 1 The Blue Print of Students Reading Habit Questionnaire67Appendix 2 Reading Habit Try-Out Questionnaire68Appendix 3 The Blue Print of Vocabulary Mastery Test71Appendix 4 Vocabulary Mastery Try-Out Test72Appendix 5 Key Answer of Vocabulary Mastery Try-Out test75Appendix 6 The Blue Print of Reading Comprehension Test76Appendix 7 Reading Comprehension Try-Out Test77Appendix 8 Key Answer of Reading Comprehension Try-Out Test82Appendix 9 Answer Sheet (Try-Out)83Appendix 10 List of the Students Joining the Try-Out84Appendix 11 Tabulation Data of Reading Habit Questionnaire (Try-Out)86Appendix 12 Tabulation Data of Vocabulary Mastery Test (Try-Out)88Appendix 13 Tabulation Data of Reading Comprehension Test (Try-Out)90Appendix 14 The Validity of Reading Habit Questionnaire92Appendix 15 The Reliability of Reading Habit Questionnaire 100Appendix 16 The Validity of Vocabulary Mastery Test 101Appendix 17 The Reliability of Vocabulary Mastery Test 110Appendix 18 The Validity of Reading Comprehension Test 111Appendix 19 The Reliability of Reading Comprehension Test 119Appendix 20 Students Reading Habit Questionnaire 120Appendix 21 Vocabulary Mastery Test 123Appendix 22 Key Answer of Vocabulary Mastery Test 125Appendix 23 Reading Comprehension Test 126Appendix 24 Key Answer of Reading Comprehension Test 130Appendix 25 Answer Sheet (Test) 131Appendix 26 List of the Students Joining the Test 132Appendix 27 Tabulation Data of Reading Habit Questionnaire (Test) 134Appendix 28 Tabulation Data of Vocabulary Mastery Test (Test) 136Appendix 29 Tabulation Data of Reading Comprehension Test (Test) 138Appendix 30 The Variables Data Description 140Appendix 31 The Normality Test of Reading Habit, Vocabulary Mastery, and Reading Comprehension 142Appendix 32 The Linearity Test of Reading Habit and Reading Comprehension 143Appendix 33 The Linearity Test of Vocabulary Mastery and Reading Comprehension 145Appendix 34 The Significance Test of Reading Habit and Reading Comprehension 146Appendix 35 The Significance Test Vocabulary Mastery and Reading Comprehension 147Appendix 36 The Regression 148Appendix 37 F-table 149Appendix 38 r-table 150

LIST OF FIGURE

Figure 3.1 The Relationship between X1 and Y, X2 and Y, and X1 and X2 toward Y39Figure 4.1 The Histogram of Students Reading Habit48Figure 4.2 The Histogram of Students Vocabulary Mastery48Figure 4.3 The Histogram of Students Reading Comprehension49

ABSTRACT

Elliyina. 260862048. A Correlational Study Between Reading Habit, Vocabulary Mastery, and Reading Comprehension of the Eleventh Grade Science Class Students of MAN 1 Surakarta in the Academic Year of 2011/2012. A Thesis. Surakarta. Islamic Education and Language Faculty of State Islamic Institute of Surakarta. July 2012.

First Advisor: Rochmat Budi Santoso, M.Pd.Second Advisor: Fithriyah Nurul Hidayati, M.Pd.Key word: reading habit, vocabulary mastery, reading comprehension

The thesis is intended to verify (1) whether there is a positive correlation between reading habit and reading comprehension; (2) whether there is a positive correlation between vocabulary mastery and reading comprehension; (3) whether there is a positive correlation between reading habit, vocabulary mastery, and reading comprehension.The research was carried out at MAN 1 Surakarta in May 2012. The population of this study was the eleventh grade students of Science Class in the academic year of 2011/2012. The sample of this study is all students in the science class, consist of 90 students, 34 students to be the subject of try-out and 56 students to be the subject of research. The sampling technique used is simple random sampling. The instruments in collecting the data were questionnaire and test. The questionnaire was used to get the data of students reading habit while the test was used to get the data of students vocabulary mastery and reading comprehension. The questionnaire and test of try-out were given to 34 students of the eleventh grade students of Science Class in the academic year of 2011/2012. The technique used to analyze the data was single and multiple regression and correlation.The result of the research are (1) there is no correlation between students reading habit (X1) and reading comprehension (Y) because the coefficient of correlation r-obtained is lower than r-table (0.030 < 0.266); (2) there is a positive correlation between students vocabulary mastery (X2) and reading comprehension (Y) because the coefficient of correlation r-obtained is higher than r-table (0.374 > 0.266); (3) there is a positive correlation between students reading habit (X1), vocabulary mastery (X2), and reading comprehension (Y) because R-obtained is higher than r-table (0.374 > 0.266) and also the F-obtained is higher than F-table (4.307 > 3.15). Regarding to the result of the research, the researcher suggests that to improve reading comprehension, the teacher should consider students vocabulary mastery first then their reading habit.iv