The Correlation Between the Theory and Practice of Mechanical Engineering Towards the Readiness of Industrial Practice of XI Graders SMK PGRI Wlingi Blitar

Abstract

The objectives of this study are (1) to determine the correlation between the theory of the mechanical engineering and the readiness of industrial work practice; (2) to determine the correlation between the ability of mechanical engineering practice to the readiness of industrial work practice; and (3) to determine the correlation between the knowledge of mechanical engineering theory and the ability of the practice to the readiness of industrial work practice. This study can be categorized as correlation study with quantitative approach. The population of the study is the XI graders of Mechanical Engineering Department in SMK PGRI Wlingi Blitar year 2014/2015. The data collection techniques were using questionnaire and documentation. The data analysis techniques were using descriptive analysis, simple linear regression analysis and multiple regression analysis of the two predictors. According to the data analysis, there were three conclusions as described: First, there is positive significant correlation between the acknowledgement of the theory of Machining Techniques to the readiness of industry practice. Second, there is positive significant correlation between the ability of the practice to the industry practice. Third, there is positive significant correlation between the acknowledgement of Machining Techniques Theory and the ability of its practice towards the readiness of Industrial Practice. As well as the coefficient of determination (Adjusted R Square) of 0,831 (83,1%).