A university library recently transitioned to a high-density, flexible "collaborative study commons" to promote social learning. However, students frequently complain about certain behaviors in this shared space. To investigate this, an environmental psychologist administered a questionnaire to determine which single behavior students find most disruptive to their learning environment.
The table below displays the data collected from 200 student participants (100 undergraduates and 100 postgraduates).
Table: Number of responses in each category when participants were asked to identify the single most disruptive behavior in the study commons
| Student Group | Seat-hogging (leaving belongings to reserve desks) | Headphone leakage (audible tinny music) | Crunchy snacking (eating noises at desks) | Cable sprawling (blocking power outlets/pathways) | Low-level whispering (quiet chatter in quiet zones) | Video calls (taking calls in open areas) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate responses | 12 | 35 | 18 | 8 | 15 | 12 |
| Postgraduate responses | 40 | 10 | 15 | 8 | 22 | 5 |
Outline two conclusions that can be made from the data collected in this study.
