Title: College Canteen Survey: Understanding the standard of college canteen
Authors: Pranoti Limaye, Rituka Nakhawa, Lance Shah
Introduction:
In this research paper, we explore the college canteen experience by surveying students’ food preferences and satisfaction levels. Our goal is to uncover insights that can enhance the dining environment and cater better to student needs. By understanding what students want from their canteen, we aim to contribute to creating a more enjoyable and fulfilling campus experience for everyone.
Objectives: To understand the underlying phenomena of College Canteen Facility.
Literature Review:
(Bell and Swinburn 2004)
College canteens are an important influence on Student’s diets as they can be the source of a substantial
proportion of Student’s daily nutrition on school days.
(Kanarek 1997)
As a result, the food products sold in canteens can directly influence weight outcomes as well as have an
impact on school performance through student’s energy levels and ability to concentrate.
Testing of Hypothesis:
Ho: μ=3
H1: µ≠3
Data Collection:
- Quality of the canteen food meets my expectations.
- Canteen facilities are kept clean and hygienic.
- The variety of canteen food should include more options for students with specific diet.
- The price of food items in the canteen are reasonable.
- There should be more seating arrangement in canteen.
Data Analysis:
1)Quality of the canteen food meets my expectations.
S.D = 0.938 S.E.= 0.093 Mean= 2.17 T-Stat= -8.84
2)Canteen facilities are kept clean and hygienic.
S.D = 0.935 S.E.= 0.093 Mean= 2.38 T-Stat= -6.62
3)The variety of canteen food should include more options for students with specific diet.
S.D = 1.182 S.E.= 0.118 Mean= 3.61 T-Stat= 5.15
4)The price of food items in the canteen are reasonable.
S.D = 1.075 S.E.= 0.306 Mean= 3.06 T-Stat= 0.196
5)There should be more seating arrangement in canteen.
S.D = 1.144 S.E.= 0.347 Mean= 3.47 T-Stat= 1.35
Conclusion:
- Quality of Canteen Food:
– Mean Score: 2.17
– Standard Deviation (SD): 0.938669271
– Standard Error: 0.093866927
– Z-Score: 0.5
– T-Statistic: -8.842305014
Interpretation:
The mean score for the quality of canteen food is 2.17. The negative T-statistic indicates that, on average, respondents gave lower scores than the overall mean. This suggests that there might be concerns or dissatisfaction with the quality of canteen food.
- Cleanliness of Canteen Facilities:
– Mean Score: 2.38
– Standard Deviation (SD): 0.935735005
– Standard Error: 0.093573501
– Z-Score: 0.5
– T-Statistic: -6.625807483
Interpretation:
The mean score for cleanliness is 2.38. The negative T-statistic indicates that, on average, respondents gave lower scores than the overall mean. This suggests that there might be concerns or dissatisfaction with the cleanliness of canteen facilities.
- Variety of Canteen Food for Specific Diets:
– Mean Score: 3.61
– Standard Deviation (SD): 1.182328212
– Standard Error: 0.118232821
– Z-Score: 0.5
– T-Statistic: 5.15931189
Interpretation:
The mean score for the variety of canteen food is 3.61. The positive T-statistic indicates that, on average, respondents gave higher scores than the overall mean. This suggests that there is generally satisfaction with the variety of food options available for students with specific diets.
- Reasonableness of Food Prices:
– Mean Score: 3.06
– Standard Deviation (SD): 1.075360405
– Standard Error: 0.306
– Z-Score: 0.5
– T-Statistic: 0.196078431
Interpretation:
The mean score for the reasonableness of food prices is 3.06. The T-statistic is close to zero, indicating that there is not a significant difference between respondents’ scores and the overall mean. This suggests that opinions on the reasonableness of food prices are relatively neutral.
- Availability of Seating Arrangements:
– Mean Score: 3.47
– Standard Deviation (SD): 1.14415908
– Standard Error: 0.347
– Z-Score: 0.5
– T-Statistic: 1.354466859
Interpretation:
The mean score for seating arrangements is 3.47. The positive T-statistic indicates that, on average, respondents gave higher scores than the overall mean. This suggests that there is generally satisfaction with the availability of seating arrangements in the canteen.
References:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/333836421_Canteen_Service_Quality_And_Student_Satisfaction