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American Finance & Banking Review 

Vol. 1, No. 1; 2017 

Published by Centre for Research on Islamic Banking & Finance and Business 

 

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An Investigation of the Students Attitude towards Introductory 

Computer Course at Bauchi Metropolitan Universities: An 

Undergraduates Survey      
 

Ibrahim Aliyu Gololo1 

 

1Accounting Department, Faculty of Social and Management Science, Bauchi State University Gadau, Nigeria  

Correspondence: Accounting Department, Faculty of Social and Management Science, Bauchi State University 

Gadau, Bauchi, Nigeria, Tel: +234 8036312938, E-mail: aliyugololo2@gmail.com 

 

Received: September 25, 2017   Accepted: September 28, 2017   Online Published: October 01, 2017   

 

 

Abstract 

This study investigates the students‟ attitude on the introductory computer course at Bauchi Metropolitan 

University. Bauch State is one of the 36 States in Nigerialocated in the North East Region of the country with 

only Two Public Universities, ATBU and BASUG. Inboth universities it is mandatory for students to undertake 

introductory computer course in their first year entry to the university and this research was conductedwith the 

aim to find out the students attitude toward the computer course as part of the requirement to their studies. This 

study uses a sample of 300 undergraduate students (male=188, female=110) students. Primary data were utilized 

where questionnaire was employ as the tool of data collection. Computer attitude related questionnaire was 

developed and administered to the respondents and retrieved. Frequencies and Percentages was used to analyzed 

the respondents demographic information and  questions asked while  the chi-square X2 analysis was employ 

to test the stated hypothesis. The result of this study shows that students had positive attitude toward 

introductory computer course as the calculated chi-square X is 0.253 which is less than the tabulated 

chi-square X of 3.841i.e. X <X therefore  the study conclude that students had significant and 

positive attitude toward introductory computer course at Bauchi metropolitan university and we recommends 

that priority attention in terms of computer practical session should be given to students to increase their 

likeness of the computer and adequate arrangements should be made by universities to ensure students have 

access to computer and the internet whenever needed within the campus area and this will also mould a positive 

attitude for students. 

 

Keywords: Computer, Attitude, Universities, Metropolitan, Bauchi. 



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1. Introduction 

Intodaymodern worldit is becoming imperative for students to understand how computer works and assist in the 

area of everyday learning. It is an obviousthat the traditional context of teaching and learning is experiencing a 

radical change due to the advent of information technology. Student‟s nowadays regardless of their course of 

study need to acquaint themselves with elementary computer knowledge especially those in the fields of general 

sciences, management, social sciences and languages etc.  

Therefore, it is essential and necessary for undergraduate‟s students to become computer literate because of the 

stringent requirements of some employers of labour as a precondition for successful employment ticket. The same 

way, the knowledge is necessary also for socialisation and professional careerdevelopment and achievement. For 

this reason education, being an important factor in society development plays an essential role in addressing the 

issue of computer literacy. Therefore, the knowledge of computer is of paramount importanceand cannot be 

disregarded Mohd et al [(2007]. 

As we notice the concrete role computers plays in the society, prioties have been accorded to computer skills by 

universities, colleges, polytechnics, business organizations, government ministries, parastatals and agencies 

(MDA‟s) as well as secondary schools. Computer has the capacity to accept data as input, process the data and 

give out result or information as output. 

Similarly, Computers provide work speed, work efficiency, work power and removal of human error from work 

activities. With this brief explanation we understand that human activities now demands computer knowledge 

and skills in almost all endeavors. This knowledge and skills required in most human activities ranging from 

shopping to working, e-commerce, e-voting, e-governance etc.This pave way why right from secondary to 

tertiary levels of education learners are exposed to computer education. [Osman & Alfred 2014]. 

However, the introductory computer course in universities was mainly developed to introduce students to 

elementary concepts of computers such as history/evolution of computers, software and hardware, computer 

organogram, computer flowcharting, computer arithmetic and computer data capture, data validation and data 

transmission and the introduction to internet usage etc. 

While computers make it easy for both learning and business activities to be conducted. Student‟s attitudes on 

the other hand are also an important point to be considered for the success in making students to understand how 

to use computer. 

According to oxford dictionary, the word “Attitudes” refers to someone state of mind. That is to say someone 

state of mind toward something. All the same, Bebetsos & Antoniou [2013]  sees attitudes as a personal factor 

as one‟s positive or negative judgments about a concrete subject. On the other hand, Aizen [1988] specifies the 

word „attitude‟ as an inclination which can be taught and can make people react to a matter either in a positive or 

negative way. Attitudes can be taught either through imminentexperience or by other people. Many authors 

discussed about students attitudes to learning because of the fact that attitude is the major determining factor in 

predicting people behaviours [Yushau 2006].  Undoubtedly we can rightly say that attitude reflect the way 

people think of, feel and intend to react under certain circumstances. Therefore, this research work sees attitudes 

as a paradigm or a reflection of someone feelings toward something. 

The primary purpose of this article is to ascertain undergraduates students  attitudes toward learning 

introductory computer course at universities normally at their first year of one hundred level entry. 

1.1. Objectives of the Research 

This research paper intends to achieve the following objectives 

 What are the undergraduate students‟ attitudes toward introductory computer course 



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 To determine the students interest on the introductory computer course 

 To access how the computer knowledge will assist undergraduate students on their learning activities 

 To access how the computer knowledge will be beneficial to the students before and after school 

graduation. 

1.2 Problem Statement 

Obviously Computer knowledge is universally becoming a necessity in this modern technological age because 

of the changes in business and organizational environment. Students at tertiary institutions need to embrace 

computer with positive attitude and seriousness. Learning introductory computer course at university demands 

positive attitude from students, however, a common problem observed is the negative attitudes of students 

towards computer. So also unseriousness, lack of interest and taking the course for granted are reasons that 

prompted this research article and therefore the need to investigate the students attitudes toward introductory 

computer course at Bauchi Metropolitan Universities. 

1.3 Research Questions 

The following research questions have been formulated  

 Does an introductory computer course change a student attitude toward learning computer? 

 Does Student Interest and view change a person attitude toward computer? 

 Does a teacher efficacy change a student attitude toward computer? 

 Does O‟ Level school attended affect a student attitude toward computer? 

In this paper we seek to shed more light on the issue of whether student‟s attitudes and introductory computer 

course have any relationship. To achieve this null and alternate hypothesis are developed. 

H0:   Undergraduate students‟ have negative attitude toward introductory computer course. 

H01:  Undergraduate students have positive attitude toward introductory computer course. 

The rest of the paper will be in the following order. Section two is the conceptual and theoretical framework, 

followed by section three which is methodology, and sections four and five are data analysis and discussion, 

conclusion and recommendations. 

2. Theoretical Framework 

2.1 The Concept of Computer 

In Today global environment computers have changed the way business and government activities had been 

carried out. Irrespective of course of studies, all students will need to know how to work with computer and learn 

the basic computer softwares such as MS word, Ms excel and MS power point. For students to become computer 

knowledgeable, a computer course is normally introduce in the two Bauchi metropolitan  universities for all first 

year entry students as a general and compulsory course.  This course are been made part of the rigorous training 

that each student is required to partake and may help the students to secure quality employment in his/her field 

after graduation. 

Computer refers to an electronic device capable of accepting input(data) process the input and give the 

output(information) as a result of that processing under some programs stored.In a similar vein, it can also be 

seen as an electronic device that can perform a variety of operations in accordance with a set of instructions 

called programme(Aisha 2015). 

It accepts data from the user, converts the data into informationand gives the desired result. Different problems 

requires different solutions of computer, Therefore, this research  work view computer as an electronic 

machine that is defined in terms of its functions. Computer is better than human due its high processing power, 

versatility, speed, accuracy etc it can execute huge volume of activities within a shortest possible time. These 



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features are what make businesses to embrace the use of computers in day to day activities. 

It is obvious that computers have been apply in many field effectively to assist solve complex problems. 

Recently, modern day computers have made their presence felt in industry and government business in the area 

of economic planning and forecasting (Reference). 

2.2 The Concept of Attitude 

Attitude is a determining factor in predicting people behaviors [Yushau 2006]. Attitude refers to someone state 

of mind toward something, or the way a person react/ behave  toward a particular thing.Kassin(2008) defines 

attitudes as relatively enduring beliefs or opinions that predispose people to act in a positive, negative, 

orambivalent way to a person, object, or idea. It is a beliefs tha influence the action of a person toward 

something. 

Attitude also refers to an inner psychic state influencing behaviour (Diana, Gediminas & Gintaras 2005). 

Therefore, we can understand an inner state from actions and words. For instance, we may presume that a person 

actively avoiding a computer has a negative attitude towards it and a person that likes to work with computer has 

a positive attitude toward it. Attitudemainly depends upon a person experience and its change is possible due to 

the internal and external factors.  However, attitude play an important role in determining student behaviour 

toward an introductory computer course and this research work will investigate the student‟s attitudes toward 

learning the introductory computer course at Bauchi metropolitan universities. 

2.3 The Relevant of Computer Knowledge to Human Activities 

Computer is an information processor capable of performing some computations, including numerous 

arithmetical and logic operations without human intervention [Hamid K.T 2014].Computer knowledge is a 

critical factor which should not be disregarded Mohd et al (2007).Globally the knowledge of computer is 

essential in all aspect of business transactions and its role in making business activities easy cannot be 

overemphasized. Therefore, for students to be relevant in today labour market they need to acquired basic 

computer knowledge.  

It is a fact that the world itself is becoming technologically derived [Osman & Alfred 2014] In this information 

and technology age, job requirements are changing and employees need to develop skills andcompetencies 

required by the job market (Nsiah-Gyabaah, 2011). 

Senzige and Sarukesi (2001) contend that the globaleconomy is becoming a network and knowledge-based 

economy and that the computer knowledge gaps contribute to the economic gaps.  

Nowadays, a lot of human activities such as e-commerce, e-learning, e-voting, e-shopping, e-booking etc are 

carried out through the use of computers. We understand that people who possess computer knowledge are 

tending to understand the economy better. As a result of increasing needs of computer in most human endeavors 

education area is not left out as monotonous work, tiredness and other associated clerical problems in business 

environment since the introduction of computer these problems are minimized (REFERENCE).Therefore, in 

today business arena, no business can survive without the use of computer. 

Computers play an important role in many areas for instance in the area ofeducation, it support and facilitate 

research, reading, teaching and learning [2015] writing, listening and speaking activities.In addition, 

computerscontribute beneficially to learning and development [Trundle, & Bell, 2011]. In the area of science 

and technology, robotics and nucleartechnology is of good example as computers replace a lot of manual 

functions in industries. In the same vein in the area of financial sector, information technology renders a helping 

hand through computers to the financial institutions and so also in the area of environmental management, 

metrological information are easily gotten with the use of computers. 



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Based on theseactivities the importance of computer skills has long been a topic of concern for business firms, 

governments, schools, colleges and universities.Much of the concern arises because of the importance effective 

computer knowledge to the sectors. 

Technology provides us to know and follow all issues with keen interest through computers [Isman et al 2004]. 

There is a concrete role of computer technology in the society and schools as they provide work speed, work 

efficiency, work power and removal of human error from work activities. With these it is obvious that computers 

render a helping hand to ease day-to-day humanactivities. 

2.4 Background of the Bauchi Metropolitan Universities 

Bauchi state is a one of the state in Nigeria situated in the North East Region of the country with vast and arable 

land area of about 54,926 Sq. Km and a population of about 9,000,000 Million People approximately. The state is 

blessed with natural resources especially non-minerals deposit and recently a mineral deposit was discovered in 

the state. Bauchi State has been blessed with two universities namely Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Univeristy 

[ATBU] and Bauchi State University Gadau [BASUG]. The ATBU is located in the Bauchi Metropolyan 

approxiamately has a xxx of students while the BASUG is operating multiple campus with its Main campus 

located in Gadau Town, Itas Gadau Local Government Area of Bauchi State and a law Faculty in Misau and 

Management and Social Sciences Faculty located in the capital city of Bauchi State. 

However, the two universities offered introductory computer course irrespective of student course of study in their 

first year entry students to acquaints the students with the reality of the modern teaching and learning and to 

prepare the to be competitive after graduation. Therefore, this research considered it necessary because of the 

importance of computer knowledge to society to investigate the undergraduate students‟ attitudes towards learning 

this introductory computer course at the two universities.  

2.5 Introductory Computer Course at Bauchi Metropolitan Universities 

Computer is an advanced electronic device that takes raw data as input from the user and processes these data 

under the control of set of instructions [called program]and gives the result  [output]  and saves output for the 

future use [Hamid K. T. 2014]. The introductory computer course at Bauchi Metropolitan Universities was 

introduced mainly to brace up students to appreciates the computer knowledge and to primarily prepared them to 

embrace the penetration of information technology in the area of research, teaching and learning and most 

importantly to prepare them with the realitiesof what is obtainable in the working place either private, government 

or non-governmental organization after graduation. This course is therefore, designed to introduce students to the 

definition and historical development of computer and its application in business, types and categories of 

computers, computer storage, memory, input and output devices, computer application in business world, pure 

sciences and management sciences, data capture, data transmission and validation, introduction to Microsoft word, 

excel and introduction to internet, payroll and accounting system and sales process applications and system 

analysis and design. 

Based on these areas to be covered in this course, it is therefore, expected that on completion of the course, 

students should be able to: 

 Understand the definition of computer; understand the historical development of computer. 

 Know the why and how of computers. 

 Know the different types of computers and their uses and application in business and sciences. 

 Understand computer storage, input and output devices. 

 Understand data capture, transmission, nature, validation and error detection. 

 Appreciate the applications of computer in accounting and finance. 



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 Understand transaction data, master data, payroll and accounting system. 

 Understand data transmission, nature and speed of computer. 

 Understand how to work with Microsoft word and excel, know sales process applications like POS and 

online sales processing and understand system analysis and design. 

2.6 Review of Empirical Studies on the Computer and Attitudes 

Table 1:  Summary of Some Empirical Studies on the Computer and Attitude 

Author(s)/Date Country Title of the study & 

Scope 

Research 

Methodology 

Major Variables 

Used 

Significant 

Findings 

Isman et al 

[2004] 

Turkey  Attitudes of Students 

toward Computers 

[2002-2003] 

 

Survey 

Questionnaire 

Students 

characteristics and 

students 

perception 

Positive attitude 

toward computers 

Kitchakarn  O. 

[2015] 

 

Thailand Learners‟ Attitudes 

towardsUsingComputer

s as a Learning Tool in 

Language Learning 

 

Survey 

Questionnaire 

Students perceived 

abilities and 

Students Gender 

positive attitudes 

towards using 

computers as 

learning tool. 

 

Magesh G. 

[2016] 

Vellore A Review Paper: 

Student Attitude 

towards Computer 

Science [1997-2015] 

 

Descriptive 

Statistics 

Media in 

education & 

Human-computer 

interface 

The  review 

found  that 

majority of the 

students had 

positive attitude 

towards computer 

science subjects 

 

Osman&  

Alfred [2014] 

 

Ghana Understanding Student 

Attitude Towards 

Computer Education: A 

Survey of SHS in the 

Sunyani Municipality 

 

Survey 

Questionnaire 

Gender, access to 

computer 

Femalestudentsde

monstrate more 

positive attitudes 

toward learning of 

ICT than their 

male Counterparts 

& Majority of the 

students do not 

have access to 

computers at home 

 

 

Santillan et al  

[2013] 

Mexico Attitude And 

Behavioral Among 

Students, Computers 

Survey 

Questionnaire 

& Correlation 

Gender 

Procedency & 

Age 

Computer help to 

understand 

students attitudes 



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And Mathematics: (A 

Case Study In 

PublicUniversity)  

 

 

Matrix toward 

mathematics 

Diana, 

Gediminas & 

Gintaras [2005] 

Dublin 
Students' Attitudes 

towards Computer: 

Statistical Types and 

their Relationship with 

Computer Literacy 

 

 

Survey 

Questionnaire 

Student and 

computer & 

Student and studies 

 

The study data has 

revealed that 

students having 

formed a positive 

contact with a 

computer usually 

demonstrate higher 

computer literacy 

level, whereas 

persons expressing 

a negative attitude 

are of lower 

computer literacy 

level. 

 

Amoo, 

Hambali, & 

Amoo [2013] 

 

Nigeria Students' Learning 

Attitudes toward 

Computer Studies: 

AStudy of SchoolNet, 

Nigeria. 

 

Survey 

Questionnaire 

Bio data & 

Computer attitude 

scale 

All the students 

had positive 

attitudes to 

computer studies 

 

Chun-Chu Liu 

[2012] 

 

Taiwan Factors that 

InfluenceStudentsLearn

ing Attitudes toward 

Computer Courses for 

Technology and 

Vocational Institute 

Students in Taiwan 

 

Survey 

Questionnaire 

Internal learning 

motivators 

(interest, 

employment& 

trend) & external 

learning 

environments(hom

e  &school) 

 

The results shows 

that the interest 

motivation & the 

schoolenvironment

, employment,  

had direct most 

significant effect 

on subjects‟ 

learning attitudes 

& trend variables 

has a  negative 

effect 

 

Colin & 

Barbara [2013] 

Rzeszow 

 

An examination of 

students‟ attitudes and 

DirectSurvey,

Observations 

Computer 

competency 

The results 

confirm  that 



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 preparedness for the 

introduction 

of ICT-enabled learning 

at university 

 

& Spearman 

Rank Order 

Correlation 

rho 

students with a 

higher appraisal of 

their competence 

were more 

positively inclined 

towards a wider 

use of ICT than 

those with lower 

levels of 

competence. 

 

Bebetsos&  

Antoniou 

[2013]  

Greek  University students 

differences on attitudes 

towards computer use. 

Comparison with 

students attitudes 

towardsphysical 

activity 

 

The 

questionnaire, 

diary on 

Computer 

Attitude Scale  

 

Computer emotion 

Perceived 

usefulness 

perceived control 

computer 

behavioural 

 

The result shows 

that there were 

statistical 

significant 

differences on two 

variables due to 

gender, perceived 

usefulness and 

affective. More 

specifically, men 

were more positive 

to use computers 

than women. 

 

Hong, Ridzuan 

& Kuek [2003] 

 

Malaysia Students' attitudes 

toward the use of the 

Internet for learning: A 

study at a university in 

Malaysia 

 

 

t-test 

one way 

Anova 

Basic internet 

knowledge. 

Learning 

environment 

Results from the 

study indicated that 

students had 

positive attitudes 

toward using the 

Internet as a 

learning tool 

Taragola & 

Lierde [2015] 

 

Belgium Adoption of 

Computers, Internet 

and Accounting 

Software at The 

Glasshouse Holdings of 

The Belgian Farm 

Accountancy Data 

Network 

Personal 

Interview & 

Questionnaire 

Age 

Educational 

Computer training 

Personal objective 

Firm type 

Business Goals 

Adoption of 

internet, computers 

and accounting 

department is 

positively related 

to computer 

training of the firm 

manager, creativity 



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and innovation, 

growth 

stabilisation and 

negatively related 

to intrinsic 

objectives. 

 

Barrier & 

Margavio 

[2014] 

USA Pretest-Posttest 

measure of 

introductory computer 

students attitudes 

toward computers 

Descriptive 

statistics 

correlation 

analysis 

Computer skills 

No prior computer 

experience 

Prior computer 

experience 

Students have a 

more negative 

attitude toward 

computers after 

taking an 

introductory class 

now than before 

Kofi Ayebi- 

Arthur (2010) 

 

Cape 

Coast 

To investigate if 

statisticalrelationshipex

isted between 

academicachievement 

andachievement of 

studentsin ICT 

 

Spearman 

correlation, 

means, 

standard 

deviation 

andmultiple 

regression 

analysis 

 

Academic 

achievement 

& achievement 

ofstudents in ICT 

 

This study found 

Both setof students 

showed 

positive attitudes 

toward 

ICT 

 

Source: Researcher Findings [2017] 

3. Researh Methodology 

3.1 Research Design and Instrument 

This study used survey research design; primary data were obtained from the respondents by using survey 

questionnaire. The researcher with the help of the students administered the questionnaire and it was designed in 

two sections, the first section is demographic section and the second one carries general questions pertaining 

computer studies and attitudes towardcomputer. The questionnaire were designed witha 5-point Likert scale (5 = 

strongly agree; 4 = agree; 3 =undecided; 2 = disagree; 1 = strongly disagree) to determine students agreement 

with each statement on the questionnaire. However, data obtained from the respondents  were analyzed using 

the chi-square method and percentage analysis and the rationale of using percentage to further analyze the data 

was very much emphasize by Asika (2004). 

The  survey questionnaire was administered toward the end of the semester to observe if there is achange in the 

undergraduate students attitudes toward computers because in the Bauchi metropolitan universities (Bauchi 

State University &Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University) it is compulsory for all new intake students at their first 

year of entry  to offer introductory computer course in the universities. 

3.2 Population and Sample of the Study 

The target populations for this study includes all the undergraduate students at Bauchi Metropolitan universities 

that are offering introductory computer course and a convenience sampling technique was adopted were 50 



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students were selected (25 students from Bauchi State University Gadau and 25 students from Abubakar Tafawa 

Balewa University Bauchi. 

4. Analysis and Results  

4.1 Analysis of Respondents According to Personal Information 

Table 2: Descriptive Statistics of Respondents 

Personal Information Frequency  [298] Percentage [%] 

Sex   

Male  188 62.6 

Female  110 36.6 

Department   

Accounting 22 7.33 

Business Administration 26 8.67 

Agriculture  18 6.00 

Engineering 21 7.00 

Environmental  20 6.67 

Education 40 13.33 

Economic 25 8.33 

Public administration 25 8.33 

Political science 33 11.00 

Medical sciences 7 2.33 

Mathematics 10 3.33 

Religious studies 20 6.67 

sociology 31 10.33 

University   

A.T.B.U 148 49.33 

BASUG 150 50.00 

Computer Ownership   

YES 95 31.67 

NO 67 67.00 

Years of Comp Experience   

1-2 48 16.00 

3-4 36 12.00 

5-6 10 3.33 

7-8 6 2.00 

9-10 0 0.00 

10 and above 0 0.00 

Source: [Raw data questionnaire 2017] 

From the descriptive table above, it can be deduced that [188] respondents are male which represents [62.6%] 

while [110] respondents are female which constitutes [36.6%] this shows that there are more of male students in 

the both universities [A.T.B.U & BASUG] than female students and this is because of the number of male that 



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tends to pursue degree qualification more than the female ones. However, looking at the departments the 

education is having the highest respondent which is 40 and this represents [13.33%]  and medical sciences is 

having the least which 7 respondents and this is only [2.33%] of the respondents. The A.T.B.U respondents were 

only able to return 148 filled questionnaire with [49.33%] of the total respondents and the BASUG respondents 

filled and returned all with 150 that constitutes [50%] of the respondents. 

Conversely respondents with computer ownership occupy [31.7%] and those with those with no computer 

ownership constitute about [67%].This shows that majority of the students do not possesses personal computer. 

Lastly respondents with 1-2 years of computer experience are having the highest percentage as [16%] while no 

students is having computer experience of  up to 9-10 years,  this tells us that all the students access are 

having computer experience of only 1-6 years. 

4.2   Presentation and Analysis of Data from Research Questionnaire 

4.2.1   Frequencies of Individual Items 

Responses from the questionnaire indicating strongly agree, agree, undecided, disagree and strongly disagree 

were analyse and presented. 

Table 3: Frequencies and Percentages of Individual Items on Computer Knowledge and Attitude 

Computer 

Knowledge & 

Attitude Questions 

Strongly 

Agree 

Agree Undecided  Disagree Strongly 

Disagree 

 f % f % f % f % f % 

Do you think computer 

helps in your study  

198 66 100 34 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 

Do you thing all 

students need to learn 

basic computer 

knowledge 

150 50 148 49.6 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 

Do you love attending 

an introductory 

computer class 

124 41.6 125 42 49 16 0 0.00 0 0.00 

Students have enough 

skills to use computer 

50 17 100 34 25 8 123 41 0 0.00 

Students are interested 

to engage themselves 

with computers 

74 25 100 34 75 25 49 16 0 0.00 

Do you think students 

use computers to do 

their academic 

assignment 

75 25 223 75 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 

Computer knowledge 

increase students  

chances of findings 

75 25 150 50 50 17 23 8 0 0.00 



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good job 

Do you think students 

become successful in 

introduction of 

computer course 

73 24 150 50 25 9 50 17 0 0.00 

Do you think students 

like to read computer 

related books 

23 8 100 33 125 42 50 17 0 0.00 

Do you think students 

get good grade in 

introduction  

of computer course 

 

50 17 100 33 25 9 100 33 23 8 

Do you take a long  

time to understand  

computer course 

25 9 100 33 50 17 123 41 0 0.00 

It is difficult for 

students to learn 

computers 

23 8 50 17 100 33 75 25 50 17 

Every student should 

know how to use 

computer 

125 42 98 33 25 8 0 0.00 50 17 

Students were engage 

in practical computer 

session in introduction 

to computer class 

75 25 125 42 23 8 50 17 25 9 

Introductory computer 

course lecturers teach 

effectively and 

efficiently 

75 25 198 66 25 9 0 0.00 0 0.00 

Computer is a reliable 

and effective way to 

obtain information and 

knowledge 

198 66 50 16 25 9 25 9 0 0.00 

Proper and enough 

time have been 

allocated to 

introduction of 

computer class 

123 41 50 17 25 9 100 33 0 0.00 

I can do my research 

for resources and 

148 50 125 42 25 8 0 0.00 0 0.00 



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information through 

computer 

Computer lecturers 

regularly ask students 

to use computers at 

their free time 

123 41 150 50 0 0.00 25 9 0 0.00 

I can learn more things 

effectively about all 

subjects with the help 

of computers 

173 58 100 33 0 0.00 25 9 0 0.00 

Source:  [Questionnaire Survey 2017] 

 

4.2.2 Chi-Square (X2) 

Table 4:  chi-square contingency table 

OF EF (OF-EF) (OF-EF)
2 

 

38 37 1 1 0.027 

50 50 0 0 0.000 

37 37.5 0.5 0.25 0.007 

25 24.5 0.5 0.25 0.010 

35 33 2 4 0.121 

46 45 1 1 0.022 

43 42 1 1 0.023 

24 23 1 1 0.043 

0 0 0 0 

X =0.253 

Source:[Questionnaire survey 2017] 

        

X2=  

                        X  0.253 

                          X  3.841 @ (level of significance) =0.05 

 Degree of freedom   =1  

                   3.841> 0.253 



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Decision 

From the above- calculated chi-square (X  is 0.253 which is less than the tabulated Chi-square 

(X i.e. X <X  

Since the calculated Chi-square is less than the tabulated Chi-square we reject the null hypothesis which says  

undergraduate students‟ have negative attitude toward introductory computer course and accept the alternate 

hypothesis that says undergraduate students‟ have positive attitude toward introductory computer course. 

5. Conclusion and Recommendation 

Computer has the ability to make life simple in our day to day activities. Positive attitude toward introductory 

computer course is the likeness of the course and keen interest in using computer while negative attitudes 

towards a computer includes students considering a computer as a source of weariness, stress, dissatisfaction.As 

the world is a competitive place University students‟ need to have basic computer knowledge irrespective of 

their course of studies.In Bauchi metropolitan universities [ATBU &BASUG].  It is mandatory for students to 

undergone an introductory computer course so as to equip students with basic computer skills and hence the 

need to ensure undergraduate students develop positive computer attitude and prevent students‟ from developing 

computer-hostile attitudes. 

Based on the findings of this study we therefore, conclude that undergraduate students‟ at bauchi metropolitan 

universities shows positive attitude toward introductory computer course as such we can say there is positive 

and significant attitude by students toward introductory computer course at Bauchi metropolitan universities and 

this result is in linewith the findings of Norzaidi.et al [2007],Amoo & Hambali [2013], Osman &Alfred [2014], 

but however, contravene the result of Barrier & Margavio [2007].  This study recommends that students‟ 

should be given priority attention in terms of computer practical session to increase their likeness of the 

computer and proper and adequate arrangements should be made by universities to ensure students have access 

to computer and the internet whenever needed within the campus area and this will also mould a positive 

attitude for students. 

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