Data Overview

Dataset : Student Performance Factors
Source : Kaggle
Website: https://www.kaggle.com/datasets/lainguyn123/student-performance-factors
Data description: This dataset analyses how factors like socioeconomic status, lifestyle, and educational support influence student exam performance. Key variables: Academic Metrics: Hours studied, attendance, previous scores, and tutoring sessions. Social and Family Background: Parental involvement, family income, parental education, and peer influence. Lifestyle Factors: Sleep hours, physical activity, and participation in extracurricular activities. School and Teacher Quality: Type of school (public/private) and perceived teacher quality. Personal Attributes: Motivation level, learning disabilities, gender, and distance from home. Hours_Studied: The number of hours a student studies. This quantitative variable ranges from 1 to 44 hours, with an average of around 20 hours. Purpose of analysis This study looks at how much students study and what are their exam scores. By comparing these two things, we can see if studying more helps students get better grades.

Bar Plot represents Average Exam Scores by Parental Involvement and Motivation Level

Average Exam Scores by Parental Involvement and Motivation Level This graph shows how student exam scores are affected by parental involvement and student motivation.
Distribution of Sleep Hours by Gender: This density plot shows the common sleep durations for male and female students, highlighting any differences in sleep habits.
Average Exam Scores by Gender: This bar plot compares the average exam scores between genders, indicating potential performance differences between male and female students.
Heatmap: Average Exam Scores by School Type and Teacher Quality This heatmap compares exam scores in public and private schools based on teacher quality. Public school scores improve with higher teacher quality, while private school scores remain relatively stable.

gender and Sleep: Boys and girls perform similarly on exams, and both groups generally sleep around 7-8 hours.
Study Time Matters: The more students study, the better their exam scores tend to be.
Family and Motivation: Students whose parents are involved and who are motivated themselves tend to do better on exams.
School Type and Teacher Quality: Public school students do better when their teachers are good, while private school students do well regardless of teacher quality.
Overall Picture: A mix of personal habits, family support, and school quality affects how well students do on exams.