The Correlation Between Reading Habit and Vocabulary Mastery in Learning English at Eighth Grade Students of SMP Negeri 3 Tarakan
The purpose of this research was to measure the relationship between reading habits and vocabulary mastery in learning English of eighth grade students at SMP Negeri 3 Tarakan. This study used quantitative techniques and a correlational research method. Students in the eighth grade made up the subject of this study, which used a sample of up to 32 pupils using the cluster random sampling methodology. In collecting data, researchers used reading habit questionnaires and vocabulary test. Data was analyzed using Pearson Product Moment correlation. The results of the research showed that the reading habits and vocabulary mastery in learning English in eighth grade students at SMP Negeri 3 Tarakan were in the medium category. A t-test result of 0.443 > r-table = 0.361 revealed a medium category positive correlation between eighth graders at SMP Negeri 3 Tarakan English reading habits and vocabulaty mastery. In conclusion, reading habits and vocabulary proficiency in learning English had a good link in the medium category.