Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
Division of Laguna
VICTORIA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Victoria, Laguna

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION IN PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1

Second Semester
S.Y. 2018-2019

I. Identification. Identify the word/s being described in each of the following statement. Choose the answer inside the box below.

____________________ 1. It is defined as an investigation done in a systematic manner to reveal a particular truth about the topic,
phenomenon, or reality.
____________________ 2. Seeking for truth, information, or knowledge.
____________________ 3. Is designed to solve problems of modern world, rather than to acquire knowledge for knowledge.
____________________ 4. Provides an accurate portrayal of a class or particular individual situation or group.
____________________ 5. Also known as pure research.
____________________ 6. Is a type of educational research in which the researcher relies on the views of participants; asks broad, general
questions; collects data consisting largely of words (text) from participants.
____________________ 7. Is a type of educational research in which the researcher decides what to study, narrow questions; collects
quantifiable data from participants.
____________________ 8. It refers to the systematic investigation or statistical study of relationships among two or more variables,
without necessary determining cause and effect.
____________________ 9. Involves the application of the steps of the scientific method in the classrooms problems.
____________________ 10. Is considered to deal with beliefs about what is right or wrong, proper or improper, good or bad.

Qualitative Correlational research Ethics

Quantitative Descriptive research
Research Basic research
Inquiry Applied research

II. Tell whether if the situation involves inquiry or research.

1.Professor Gomez wants to discover the impact of social networking on his students’ learning abilities.
2. Aling Rosa wants to know the reason behind the decrease of her sales for the day.
3. A businessman wants to find out which between these two marketing strategies: free tasting and attractive packaging could
increase daily sales.
4. A census agent who wants to determine the number of family heads in a barangay.
5. A person wants to know the occupant of one condominium.
6. A student wants to know the health benefits of lemon fruit.
7. Mr. Cruz wants to know the technique to make his electric fan function instantly.
8. A teacher who wants determine the perception of students and parents on the implementation of Senior High School Program

III. Arrange the following chronologically. Numbers the steps 1 to 6.

_____ Collect data

_____ Select a specific research problem, question, or hypothesis
_____ Interpret the findings and state conclusions or generalizations regarding the problem
_____ Review the literature of the problem
_____ Select a general problem
_____ Analyze and present or display data

IV. Read the research summary below, then answer the questions that follow.

This study describes the psychological effects of Bibliodrama retreats on eight survivors of prostitution. Various in-depth
interviews were conducted with women survivors of prostitution who have participated in a series of Bibilodrama retreats, retreat
facilitators, and staff. Participant observation was also employed to gain insights on the process and effects of the retreats. A
number of research participants were also requested to accomplish reflection exercises. Several ethical considerations were also
practiced in conducting the study. Written permission was acquired from voluntary participants. In addition, the names of
individuals and organizations were kept confidential. Pseudo names were used to protect their identities.

1. What was the purpose of the research?

a. To explore b. To describe c. To explain
2. What research methodology was used? Encircle one.
a. Qualitative research methodology
b. Quantitative research methodology
3. What research ethics were observed in the example? Give 3.

IV. Enumeration.
1-7. Characteristics of Research.