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The Correlation Between Vocabulary And Reading Comprehension Of SMA Negeri 3 Palu Students

ELS Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities · Vol. 8 No. 4 (2025) · pp. 1030–1036

DOI
10.34050/els-jish.v8i4.46177
ISSN
2621-0835, 2621-0843
Published
2025-12-02
Publisher
Hasanuddin University
Language
en
License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0

Abstract

Vocabulary can be defined as the list of words in a language that are understood and memorized, playing an important role in communication and learning processes, while reading comprehension is the ability to understand, interpret, and evaluate the meaning of written texts. This study aims to investigate the correlation between vocabulary and reading comprehension at SMA Negeri 3 Palu. The method used was correlational research, employing vocabulary tests and reading comprehension tests as data collection instruments. The sample consisted of 36 students selected through purposive sampling. The collected data were analyzed using the Pearson Product Moment correlation technique. The results showed a significant positive correlation between vocabulary and reading comprehension ability at SMA Negeri 3 Palu. These findings indicate that an increase in vocabulary can improve reading comprehension.

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Winda Ananda Putri MustaqimAffiliation unknown1
Afrillia AnggraeniAffiliation unknown1
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Metadata source: OAI-PMH (metadata jurnal) https://journal.unhas.ac.id/index.php/jish/oai, first harvested 3 Nov 2026, last seen 3 Nov 2026.
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