Research Questionnaire
A Quantitative Analysis of the Relationship Between Class Size and Academic Achievement
at the University Level
I am a postgraduate student of the Department of Education, Rabbia Azam University of
Bahaddin Zakariya Multan. This questionnaire is designed for data collection on A Quantitative
Analysis of the Relationship Between Class Size and Academic Achievement at the University
Level. You have been selected to participate in this study by filling this questionnaire. Your
Personal identities will be anonymous and your responses will be treated with confidentiality.
Thank you for the cooperation.
Name (Optional)____________
Gender: (1) Male (2) Female
Program:(1)BS (2) MPhil (3)PhD
Semester: (1)1st (2)3rd (3)5th (4)7th
Department: ______________
CGPA: ________________
Instructions: Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements.
Use the scale below:
1 = Strongly Disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Neutral 4 = Agree 5 = Strongly Agree
Research Question 1: What is the relationship between class size and academic
achievement at the university level?
Serial Statement 1 2 3 4 5
No.
(SD) (D) (N) (A (SA)
)
1 I believe class size affects my ability to perform well in a
course.
2 In smaller classes, I understand the course content better.
3 In larger classes, I find it harder to concentrate during lectures.
4 I can retain more information in smaller classes compared to
large ones.
5 The number of students in my class influences how well I
perform on exams.
6 I am more likely to complete assignments on time in smaller
classes.
7 My overall learning experience is better in smaller class
settings.
8 I feel overwhelmed when the class size is too large.
9 I receive more useful feedback from instructors in small
classes.
10 I tend to participate less in class when there are too many
students.
Research Question 2: Do students in smaller classes perform better academically than those
in larger classes?
Serial Statement 1 2 3 4 5
No.
(SD) (D) (N) (A (SA)
)
1 My grades are generally higher in small classes than in large
ones.
2 Smaller classes help me stay more focused and committed.
3 I feel more accountable for my academic performance in
smaller classes.
4 In large classes, it’s difficult to get clarification from the
instructor.
5 I learn more effectively in classes with fewer students.
6 Large class sizes reduce the quality of my learning experience.
7 Smaller classes allow instructors to explain topics more
clearly.
8 I prefer taking important or core courses in small class
settings.
9 I prefer taking important or core courses in small class
settings.
10 Peer interaction is more effective in small classes.
Research Question 3: Does the impact of class size on academic achievement vary by
discipline (e.g., sciences vs. social sciences)?
Serial Statement 1 2 3 4 5
No.
(SD) (D) (N) (A (SA)
)
1 The effect of class size is more noticeable in theoretical
(lecture-heavy) courses.
2 The effect of class size is more noticeable in practical/lab-
based courses.
3 In science-based courses, class size significantly affects my
performance.
4 In social sciences or arts courses, class size influences how
well I do.
5 I feel the quality of group work changes depending on class
size.
6 In technical or skill-based subjects, small classes lead to better
learning outcomes.
7 In discussion-based courses, class size plays a crucial role in
my engagement.
8 I can learn independently in some large classes if the subject is
familiar.
9 Some disciplines require more instructor-student interaction
than others.
10 The negative impact of large class sizes is stronger in courses
that need active participation.
