PITOGO HIGH SCHOOL
Negros St., Brgy. Pitogo 1213 City of Makati
FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION IN PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2
School Year 2022-2023
NAME:
SECTION:
DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct answers. Write the corresponding letters of your
answers in the spaces provided before each test item.
1. Which of the following is an objective and systematic search for relevant
information on a particular subject or topic?
A. Curiosity
C. Investigation
B. Inquiry
D. Research
2. The involvement of scientific methods in gathering data and analyzing them to
produce generalization is needed with this approach. What exactly is this research
approach?
A. Qualitative Research
C. Descriptive Research
B. Quantitative Research
D. Experimental Research
3. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic or requirement for the research
process?
A. Critical
C. Empirical
B. Radical
D. Controlled
4. In Quantitative Research, what process should be followed by the researcher?
A. formulate research questions, construct a hypothesis, conduct literature review,
data collection, and analysis of data.
B. conduct a literature review, construct a hypothesis, formulate research questions,
analysis of data, data collection, and summarize the results.
C. formulate research questions, construct a hypothesis, conduct a literature review,
data collection, analysis of data, and summarize the results.
D. construct a hypothesis, formulate research questions, conduct a literature
review, analysis of data, data collection, and summarize the results.
5. Which of the following is NOT a weakness of quantitative research?
A. Any interaction established with a specific group of people can be generalized.
B. It limits the appreciation of life, mind, and opinions of the involved participants.
C. Conducting quantitative research is costly, complicated, and consumes a lot of
time.
D. Separation of researchers and respondents leads to a shallow understanding of
the group or individuals involved in the study.
6. What are the characteristics of quantitative research?
I. deals with a bigger population
II. Hypothesis testing is highly discouraged
III. It uses numbers in stating generalizations about a given problem or
inquiry.
A. I and II only
C. II and III only
B. I and III only
D. I, II, III
7. Quantitative researchers generate objective data that can be clearly
communicated using statistics and numbers. Which of the following is expected of a
researcher when conducting quantitative research?
A. stand as an observer only
B. subjective to the respondents
C. accept opinions from the respondents
D. extends life appreciation of participants
8. Which of the following statements best describes a Research Field?
A. It is a specific part of a research topic.
B. It is a broad subject matter of a research area.
C. It refers to a specific portion of a research problem.
D. It refers to the whole areas of research undertaken in a study.
9. An experimental research design purposely established the effect that a factor or
independent variable has on a dependent variable. What type of experimental
research where a randomly assigned is absent?
A. Survey research
C. True experimental
B. Weak experimental
D. Quasi-experimental
10. Alyanna plans to conduct a study that involves cosmetics. She wanted to know
the preference of cosmetic use among adolescents, young adult, middle adult and
the late adult women. Which of the following research designs should Alyanna use?
A. Correlational
C. Descriptive
B. Qualitative
D. Experimental
11. The scale that has no order, distance, or origin but used as tags to identify
objects are called nominal scale. Which of the following is NOT an example of a
nominal scale?
A. breeds of dogs
C. religious preferences
B. behavioral patterns
D. socioeconomic status
12. Which of the following quantitative research designs is most appropriate for a
study that involves two or more experimental set-ups using different groups of test
organism/respondents in a field study?
A. Descriptive Survey
C. Correlational Design
B. Quasi-Experimental
D. True Experimental
13. Which of the following questions applies to the “Scope” indicated in the research
title?
A. What is to be studied?
C. What is the paper about?
B. Why is there an inquiry?
D. Who are the respondents?
14. In the given title “An examination on the Role of ML in the 12th Grade Classroom
and its Effect on Math and Science scores”, which of the following indicators are
violated?
I. Used abbreviation/initials
II. Used obvious opening
III. Unclear scope of the study
IV. Keywords are capitalized
A. I, II, IV
C. I, III, IV
B. I, II, III
D. II, III, IV
15. If the assigned paper topic is "The influence of technology in society," which of
these is NOT a good potential topic?
A. Texting while driving.
C. Impact of video violence.
B. Instant replay for refereeing.
D. Why I hate my cellphone provider.
16. Which of the following statements is TRUE when writing a research title?
A. It must indicate the scope of the study.
B. It must be lengthy to look more structured.
C. Abbreviations and initials are commonly allowed.
D. Numbers and chemical formulas in a research title are acceptable.
17. Which of the following illustrates a quantitative study?
A. attributes to malnutrition in children
B. academic performance of high school students
C. public opinion to the corruption in our country
D. perception of students towards hybrid learning
18. “What is the effect of ketogenic diet on the cholesterol and blood glucose levels of
obese patients?” Which type of question does this statement fall under?
A. Causality
C. Descriptive
B. Comparative
D. Relationship
19. Which of the following questions exhibits complexity?
A. Is the use of social networking sites harmful?
B. Has the population of the world increased in the past century?
C. How does owning a pet improve quality of life for older people?
D. Where do the majority of immigrants to the United States come from?
20. Which of the following parts of the research introduction describes a conflict,
concern, controversy, or gaps about the current study?
A. Scope
C. Research question
B. Delimitation
D. Research problem
21. The problem statement is the research
during the research process.
Which of the following words best complete the sentence?
A. guide
C. question
B. inquiry
D. protocol
22. Why is close-ended question mostly used in quantitative research?
A. It is general and reliable
C. It is more general but not reliable.
B. It is specific and replicable.
D. It is more specific but not reliable.
23. Which of the following shapes the justification of the research problem objectives
to provide the basis on its parameters?
A. Conceptual Framework
C. Chronological Framework
B. Theoretical Framework
D. Methodological Framework
24. A conceptual framework is a representation of concepts in basic structure. What
is the diagrammatic representation of a conceptual framework?
A. Model
C. Paradigm
B. Diagram
D. Perspective
25. It consists of concepts pulled together as a map for a study. Which framework is
being described?
A. Conceptual Framework
C. Chronological Framework
B. Theoretical Framework
D. Methodological Framework
26. One of the common paradigms used when the research seeks to discuss a factor
or a major variable that causes a problem, phenomenon, or transformation in the
subject. Which paradigm is being discussed?
A. Independent Variable-Dependent Variable (IV-DV) Model
B. Input-Process-Output (IPO) Model
C. Predictor-Criterion Model
D. P-Model
27. Where do you write the conceptual framework?
A. After the related literature
C. After the results and discussions
B. Before the related literature
D. Before the results and discussions
28. Which of the following statements is TRUE for both conceptual and theoretical
framework?
I. Enable the readers to obtain a general understanding of the research study.
II. Can monitor possible threats to the validity of the study.
III. Considered as the blueprint of the research.
IV. Overall view of the research study.
A. I, II, III
C. II, III, IV
B. I, II, IV
D. I, II, III, IV
29. Which of the following is a type of hypothesis that is formulated when predicting
a relationship between an independent variable and a dependent variable?
A. Null hypothesis
C. Directional hypothesis
B. Simple hypothesis
D. Alternative hypothesis
30. Senior high school students perform differently from junior high school students
on memory task. Which is the most appropriate type of hypothesis is being used in
the statement?
A. Complex hypothesis
C. Theory-driven hypothesis
B. Directional hypothesis
D. Non-directional hypothesis
31. Which is not a function of a hypothesis?
A. It replaces the research problem
B. It ensures only information needed will be collected
C. It enables to specifically conclude what is true and what is false
D. It provides focus to the research problem and enhances objectivity
32. In a clinical trial of a new drug, the null hypothesis might be that the new drug
is no better, on average, than the current drug. How would you state the alternative
hypothesis if the new drug has a different effect than the old drug?
A. The two drugs have same effects, on average.
B. The two drugs have different effects, on average.
C. There is no difference between the two drugs on average.
D. There is no difference between the old drug and the new drug, on average
33. How do you correctly describe the nature of hypothesis?
I. It is moral or ethical question
II. It can be tested-verifiable or falsifiable
III. It is considered valuable if proven false
A. I, II, III
C. II and III only
B. I and II only
D. I and III only
34. It might be imposed for practical reasons, such as lack of time or financial
resources to carry out a more thorough investigation. What part of the research is
being described by the statement?
A. Scope
C. Delimitation
B. Limitation
D. Research question
35. Which of the following is considered as potential weaknesses in your study that
are mostly out of your control, given limited funding, choice of research design,
statistical model constraints, or other factors?
A. Scope
C. Delimitation
B. Limitation
D. Research question
36. What is the function of a literature review?
A. To provide a theoretical background to the study
B. To demonstrate that you can use the internet
C. To provide reliable research findings
D. To identify a research problem
37. Why do you need to review the existing literature?
A. To help in your general studying
B. To make sure you have a long list of references
C. To find out what is already known about your area of interest
D. Because without it, you could never reach the required word-count
38. Why is a primary literature source more valuable to a researcher than a
secondary literature source?
A. It reviews relevant literature.
B. It gives general information about a particular topic.
C. It synthesizes the results from a number of related studies.
D. It provides detailed information about all aspects of the study.
39. The review of related literature allows us to identify the questions that are still
needed to be answered regarding a research topic. Which of the following roles of
RRL does this refer to?
A. The RRL provides sources of significant problems.
B. The RRL reports contribution of others to the study.
C. The RRL states the stand of the researcher on conflicting views relative to the
study.
D. The RRL leads to definitions of problems, selection of methods, and interpretation
of findings.
40. How would you correctly group the following references?
A. thesis, dissertations, laws, theories: related studies
B. thesis, dissertations, laws, theories: related literature
C. books, periodicals, newspapers, legal reports: related studies
D. books, periodicals, newspapers, legal reports: related literature
41. How would you explain a critical reading in research?
A. Taking an opposing point of view to the ideas and opinions expressed
B. Evaluating what you read in terms of your own research questions
C. Skimming through the material because most of it is just padding
D. Being negative about something before you read it
42. How would demonstrate an arguable characteristic of a research question?
A. It identifies the variables, relationship of variables and population.
B. It must be doable within a certain timeframe and must have access to data.
C. It can be answered using information that already exists or that can be collected.
D. It must be something that has multiple sides. Thus, the potential answers require
evidence to support or refute a claim.
43. Read the sample research question “What is the effect of hand fatigue on
reaction time?”. How would you identify that it is a type of causality question?
A. You describe what is going on or what exists.
B. You identify the difference on the variables.
C. You look at the relationships between two or more variables.
D. You determine whether one or more variables causes or affects one or more
outcome variables.
44. How would you change a conceptual framework to show causality of the
variables?
A. Use line to show connection on the variables.
B. Use box to show the relationship of the variables.
C. Use arrow to show the causality of the variables.
D. Use rectangles to show causality of the variables.
45. Height and weight are examples of a ratio scale. How would you determine the
ratio scale of the data?
A. The data can be categorized.
B. The data can be categorized and ranked.
C. The data can be categorized, ranked, and evenly spaced.
D. The data can be categorized, ranked, evenly spaced, and has a natural zero.
46. A student is having difficulty in selecting an exciting research area in Sports.
What would be the best technique that will help him narrow down his idea?
A. Examine the literature.
B. Ask a language teacher.
C. Attend Music conferences.
D. Talk over ideas with Tourism students.
47. How would you present quantitative research?
A. It can be conducted again in another setting.
B. Smaller population is dealt with in the conduct of the study.
C. One of the drawbacks we could get from this approach is replicability.
D. The nature of the research connects the researchers from their participants.
48. What examples can you find that best explain an interval scale of measurement?
A. Gender, ethnicity, city codes
B. Enzyme activity, reaction rate, length
C. Language ability, tv ratings, income level
D. SAT scores, temperature (Celsius), personality inventories
49. What alternative hypothesis would you suggest in the null hypothesis “The
amount of text highlighted in the textbook has no effect on exam scores”?
A. “The number of text highlighted in the textbook has no effect on test”
B. The amount of text highlighted in the textbook has decrease on exam scores.
C. The amount of text highlighted in the textbook has an effect on exam scores.
D. The amount of text highlighted in the textbook has greater effect on exam scores.
50. What changes would you make to revise the title “The improvement features of
computerized conveniences in passenger vehicles”?
I. Capitalize the important keywords
II. Use an obvious opening such as “A study of”
III. Indicate accurately the subject and scope of the study
IV. Suggest a relationship between variables which supports the major
hypothesis
A. I, II, III
C. II, III, IV
B. I, III, IV
D. I, II, III, IV
PREPARED BY:
MA. LOURDES A. LAZARO
Teacher I
REVIEWED BY:
JOSE MARI J. FONTANILLA
Coordinator, SHS
APPROVED BY:
ALIXANDER HABAN ESCOTE, MA
Principal III