The Study of Reading Speed and Comprehension in Computer - based Reading and Paper - based Reading

The purpose of the study was to examine differences in reading performance when an Electronic format with a scrolling text mode on a LCD monitor and a traditional paper format were used to present reading. The method which is used is experimental method and the research population consists of students of PayameNoor University in FirouzAbad.This study consists of 94 individuals that have been chosen by Random Sampling method. They were randomized into two groups, where the first group read text in print, and the other group read the same texts as PDF on a computer screen. Main findings of analyzing by using T-test measurement showed that students who read texts in print scored significantly better on the reading comprehension test than students who read the texts digitally. In addition, in this study, no significant differences between matched computer and paper-based text in terms of the time taken to study, on the other hand Main findings of analyzing by using Enter regression measurement showed context factors significant effect on reading speed and no effect on reading comprehension. These findings have strong implications for educators, educational administrators, policymaking and test development.