Republic of the Philippines

Region IV-A CALABARZON

Department of Education
Division of Biñan
Jacobo Z. Gonzales Memorial National High School
San Antonio Biñan, Laguna
RESEARCH I
First Periodical Examination (S.Y. 2016-2017)

“You may look up for inspiration, down in desperation but never look to your side for information.”

Part I consists of 30 multiple choice questions. 7. Which is NOT an example of a Research?

Read each question carefully and write the A. Thesis C. Dissertation
letter of the best answer on the separate answer B. Experimental Research D. Diary
sheet.
8. What is/are some of the hindrances to scientific
1. The following are the central feature/s of a inquiry?
research, EXCEPT A. Tradition C. Overgeneralization
A. Research is a systematic search for pertinent B. Inaccurate Observation D. All of the above
information on a specific topic or problem.
9. It refers to the behavioural dispositions expected
B. It involves the collection of data in a rigorously in individuals who intend to become successful
controlled situation for the purpose of scientists.
prediction or explanation. A. Scientific Attitudes C. Scientific Method
C. It starts with a problem, collects data or facts, B. Scientific Notation D. Scientific Inquiry
analyzes these critically, and reaches
decisions based on actual evidence. 10. A student shows interest, ask questions and
seek for answer. What scientific attitude is shown
D. It is not a key to progress.
above?
A. Curiosity C. Skepticism
2. __________ is/are the principal purpose/s and B. Intellectual Honesty D. Objectivity
goal/s of research.
I. Discover previously unrecognized substance or 11. John conducted an experiment on the growth of
elements. mongo seedlings. At first, he failed but he didn’t
II. Satisfy researcher’s curiosity. give up. What scientific attitude does John have?
III. Discover new facts about known phenomena. A. Creativity C. Skepticism
IV. Improve existing techniques and develop new B. Intellectual Honesty D. Perseverance
instruments or products.
A. I, II & III C. II only 12. Which of the following is NOT a basic science
B. I only D. I, II, III & IV process skill?
A. Observing C. Predicting
3. The idea that research follows an orderly and B. Comparing D. Communicating
sequential procedure which leads to the discovery
of truth, solution of a problem, or whatever is aimed 13. The first step in writing a research paper usually
to be discovered, shows that research is involves choosing a ________.
__________. A. Thesis C. Topic
A. Controlled C. Systematic B. Question D. None of the above
B. Analytical D. Empirical
14. Is it ethical for you to use the ideas of another
4. Research is __________ when all the variables person in a research paper?
tested are kept constant. A. Yes, but only if you ask their permission.
A. Controlled C. Systematic B. Yes, but only if you give them credit.
B. Analytical D. Empirical C. Yes, but only if you use their exact words.
D. No, it is not ethical for you to use the ideas of
5. Research is said to be employed in a/an someone else in a research paper.
__________ manner when all of the data used are
analyzed critically so as not to have an error in 15. __________ is a systematic plan of procedure
judgement or interpretation. for the researcher to follow. Moreover, it provides a
A. Controlled C. Systematic basis for the evaluation of the project and gives the
B. Analytical D. Empirical advisor a basis during the period of his or her
assistance.
6. The idea that research should be based on A. Research process C. Research proposal
observations and experimentation shows that B. Project plan D. None of the above
research is __________.
A. Controlled C. Systematic
B. Analytical D. Empirical
16. You need to get information on an event that thermometers, scales and rulers are also
took place two days ago. Where are you most likely necessary for observing and measuring the world
to find information about the event? around us.
A. Book C. Magazine
B. Journal article D. Newspaper 23. What is the main idea?
A. Observation and measurement are the
17. Borrowing someone else's ideas or words, but foundation of scientific investigation.
failing to properly document the original source is B. Every branch of science uses instruments that
called_______. extend the scope of human perception.
A. Paraphrasing C. Plagiarism C. Everyday items such as thermometers, scales
B. Writers’ block D. Editing and rulers are also necessary for observing and
measuring the world around us.
18. The following are parts of a research proposal, D. Both A and C
EXCEPT
24. In what part of the paragraph did you find it?
I. Problem A. First part C. Middle part
II. Project Title B. Second part D. Last part
III. Proponent/s
IV. Project Cost 25. Following directions is a fundamental skill. Who
V. Methodology among the three students has a good skill in doing
A. I only C. III, & IV so?
B. II & V D. III only A. George follows the directions step by step with a
clear picture of goal in mind.
19. It is a part of a research proposal where the B. John skips steps to impress her teacher during
duration of the research and the schedule of an experiment.
activities are listed. C. Ana read the directions very carefully and
A. Duration and schedule of activities thoroughly.
B. Project cost D. Both Ana and George follow the directions well.
C. Methodology
D. Significance of the research proposal 26. For a scientist, graphs are an important and
often used tool. The two important types of graphs
20. Which of the following shows the CORRECT are:
order in the table of contents? A. Line graph and chart
A. Unit, Chapter, Section, Subsection B. Line graph and bar graph
B. Unit, Subsection, Chapter, Section, C. Diagrams and tables
C. Chapter, Unit, Section, Subsection D. Pie chart and flow chart
D. Section, Subsection, Unit, Chapter
27. A reading strategy knows as the SQ3R
technique was developed to facilitate learning. It
21. It is a part of a research proposal where the consists of the following steps:
possible expenses and monetary contributions of I. Survey
the group for transportation, supplies and materials II. Question
are listed and accounted. III. Revise
A. Duration and schedule of activities IV. Recite
B. Project cost V. Review
C. Methodology VI. Read
D. Significance of the research proposal A. I,II,III only C. I,II,IV,V,VI
B. II, III, IV & V D. III, IV, V,VI only
22. Before doing an experiment, reading laboratory
procedures is important. Which is ODD? 28. Which of the following part of an outline is
A. Study the title of the laboratory exercise. INCORRECT?
B. Read the directions. I. Introduction
C. Read the entire procedure to lock into your mind. A. Definition of blood
D. None of the above B. Functions of Blood
a. Regulation of chemical balance
Read the paragraph below to answer items 23-24. b. Regulation of temperature
II. Composition of blood
Observation and measurement are the foundation A. Plasma
of scientific investigation. However, the B. Red Cells
observations that can be made by the unaided C. White Cells
sense are very limited. Therefore, every branch of D. Platelets
science uses instruments that extend the scope of
human perception. For example, many A. I. Introduction
astronomers use telescopes to study faraway B. a. Regulation of chemical balance
galaxies, and some biologists use special deice to b. Regulation of temperature
hear usually inaudible sound of whales, bats and C. II. Composition of blood
elephants. Not all of the scientist’s tools are large, D. A. Plasma
complex machines, Everyday items such as
29. Which of the following statements explains Part III consists of open ended questions. Write
outlining correctly? your answer on the separate answer sheet.
A. The major function of an outline if to help you
organize information into main ideas and subsets of 41-50. Inside the box is a list of waste materials.
main ideas. Group them in three ways. Give the basis for each
B. Roman numerals are used to designate the grouping.
largest categories.
Plastic containers, tires, dry paper, can with
C. The largest subsets within these categories are
designated by Arabic numerals. kerosene or thinner, soft drink bottles, food wastes,
D. Both A and B animal wastes, garden wastes, wet carton, metal
scrap, bottle with muriatic acid, bottle used for
30. Which of the following statements is NOT storing pesticide.
TRUE?
A. Pie/circle graphs: Used to show parts of a
whole.
B. Bar graphs: Used to compare amounts.
C. Line graphs: Use to show the change of one
piece of information as it relates to another change.
D. Only the line graphs have an “X” axis
(horizontal) and a “Y” axis (vertical).

Part II consists of identification questions. Read

the statement carefully and identify what is
being described or defined. Choose your BASIS:
answer from the words inside the box. Write _________________________________________
only the letter of the correct answer on the _________________________________________
separate answer sheet.
51-55 Graph the following information in a BAR
A. Boldfaced Type G. Unit Introduction graph. Label and number the x and y-axis
B. Table of contents H. Index appropriately.
C. Chapter Review I. Appendices Month Number of rabbit
D. Reference Materials J. Glossary Sept 48
E. Note-taking K. Illustrations Oct 42
F. Making an outline L. Graphs
Nov 36
Dec 30
_______31. It appears at the start of a book and
Jan 14
give a general idea of what the book is all about.
Feb 10
_______32.The introduction to each unit which
provides a brief glimpse of the kind of material to be
covered in that unit.
_______33. It includes photographs, diagrams and
charts which helps in visualizing the material.
_______34. It is heavy, dark type and being used in
textbooks to identify important terms and ideas.
_______35. It is at the end of the chapter which
helps in recall and understanding of the material.
_______36. These are special information isolated
at the end in one or more Appendix sections.
_______37. It defines the major terms introduced
in the text.
_______38. It is usually the last section in any
textbook which contains an alphabetical listing of
the specific topics in the book and the specific page
numbers.
_______39.It is the skill to create a storehouse of 56. What is the independent variable?
information while learning form the teacher in the
57. What is the dependent variable?
classroom, while reading the textbook or while
finding information in the library. 58. What is an appropriate title?
_______40. It helps in organizing information into
main ideas and subsets of main ideas.
59. What is the average number of rabbit per
month?
60. Graph Interpretation:

“If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?”
- Albert Einstein
KEY TO CORRECTION (RESEARCH I) 51-55.BAR GRAPH
PART I. MULTIPLE CHOICE 60

1. D 50 Jan

Number of Rabbit
2. D 40 Feb
3. C Sept
30
4. A
5. B 20 Oct
6. D 10 Nov
7. D Dec
0
8. D Month
9. A
10. A
56. Month
11. D
57. Number of rabbit
12. B
58. Monthly Average Number of Rabbit
13. C
59. 30
14. B
60. The highest number of rabbit is in the month of
15. C
September.
16. D
17. C
18. A
19. A
20. A
21. B
22. D
23. A
24. A
25. D
26. B
27. C
28. B
29. D
30. D
PART II.IDENTIFICATION
31. B
32. G
33. K
34. A
35. C
36. I
37. J
38. H
39. E
40. F

PART III.OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS

41-50.
Biodegradable Non-biodegradable Wastes with
harmful
chemicals
Dry paper Plastic containers Can with
Food wastes Tires kerosene /thinner
Animal wastes Soft drink bottles Bottle with
Garden wastes Metal crap muriatic acid
Wet carton Bottle used for
storing pesticide