Hubungan Antara Penguasaan Kosakata Dan Pemahaman Membaca Pada Siswa SMA Negeri 3 Palu

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.