Access to sanitation and water sources remains limited in Indonesia, with many communities still exposed to open defecation. Studies indicate that inadequate sanitation and water sources can lead to illnesses that negatively impact academic performance, including school attendance, attention span, and information retention. This underscores the importance of proper sanitation. Having access to proper sanitation and water in households can lead to better educational outcomes, including cognitive ability. This study seeks to answer the question: do children living in households with improved sanitation have better cognitive scores? By using t-test analysis, this study compares the mean cognitive scores of children living in households with improved sanitation, which includes water sources and toilet facilities, to those living in the households with unimproved sanitation facilities. The analysis reveals that children living in households with improved sanitation have significantly higher cognitive scores compared to those living in households with unimproved facilities, highlighting the critical role of proper sanitation in improving children’s cognitive development.
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Access to sanitation and water sources remains limited in Indonesia, with many communities still exposed to open defecation. Studies indicate that inadequate sanitation and water sources can lead to illnesses that negatively impact academic performance, including school attendance, attention span, and information retention. This underscores the importance of proper sanitation. Having access to proper sanitation and water in households can lead to better educational outcomes, including cognitive ability. This study seeks to answer the question: do children living in households with improved sanitation have better cognitive scores? By using t-test analysis, this study compares the mean cognitive scores of children living in households with improved sanitation, which includes water sources and toilet facilities, to those living in the households with unimproved sanitation facilities. The analysis reveals that children living in households with improved sanitation have significantly higher cognitive scores compared to those living in households with unimproved facilities, highlighting the critical role of proper sanitation in improving children’s cognitive development.
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