Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
Division of Cavite

AMAYA SCHOOL OF HOME INDUSTRIES

Sahod-Ulan, Tanza, Cavite

PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1
Third Periodical Test
Grade 11

Learning Competency:

Describe characteristics, strengths, weaknesses and kinds of qualitative research

Directions: Choose the letter with the best answer. Write your answer on the space provided before the number.

Strictly NO erasures.

______ 1. The following statements are the strengths of a qualitative research except;

A. It promotes a full understanding of human behaviour

B. It engenders respect for people’s individuality
C. Its open- ended questions yield “data overload”.
D. It is instrumental for positive societal changes.

______ 2. One of the weaknesses of doing qualitative research is that it is hard to know the validity of the data. This
statement is ______________.

A. True B. False C. Both A and B D. None of the above

______ 3. What type of qualitative research best suited for the topic, “The Mangyans’ Burial Practices”?

A. Case Study B. Content and Discourse Analysis C. Ethnography D. Grounded Theory

______ 4. “Philippines’ Political Party System: Then and Now” is a research topic best suited for _____________.

A. Case Study B. Content and Discourse Analysis C. Grounded Theory D. Historical Analysis
______ 5. Which of the following qualitative research best suited for the topic, “Filipino Caregivers in Japan”?
A. Content and Discourse Analysis B. Ethnography C. Historical Analysis D. Phenomenology

______ 6. A type of qualitative research best suited for the topic, “Relatives of Typhoon Victims”.
A. Content and Discourse Analysis B. Ethnography C. Historical Analysis D. Phenomenology

______ 7. A type of research aims at defining or giving a verbal portrayal or picture of a person, thing, event, person or
situation.
A. Action Research B. Correlational research C. Descriptive research D. Explanatory Research

______ 8. A type of research studies an ongoing practice of a school, organization, community or institution for the
purpose of obtaining results that will improvements in the system.

A. Action Research B. Correlational research C. Descriptive research D. Explanatory Research

______ 9. A qualitative research usually takes place in the field of social care, rehabilitation centers, etc. It involves a
long- time study of a person, group, organization and situation.

A. Case Study B. Content and Discourse Analysis C. Grounded Theory D. Historical Analysis

______ 10. The primary goal of this research is to make people understand their experiences about death of loved ones
or care for handicapped persons.

A. Content and Discourse Analysis B. Ethnography C. Historical Analysis D. Phenomenology

______ 11. Jerry is conducting a research study when he discover a new theory that applies to his current study. What
type of research is this?

A. Case Study B. Content and Discourse Analysis C. Grounded Theory D. Historical Analysis
B. Directions: The following shows the characteristics of a qualitative research. Some parts of the sentence below are
underlined and marked A, B, C, and D. These parts may or may not have an error. If the sentence has an error, choose
the lettered part that makes it wrong. If the sentence has NO ERROR, choose E. Write the letter of your choice on the
space provided before the number.

_____ 12. Specific ideas in a qualitative research follows an inductive or scientific method of thinking. NO ERROR
A B C D E
_____ 13. A quantitative researcher prefers collecting data in a natural setting like observing people as they live.
A B C D
NO ERROR
E
______ 14. More numbers come in big quantity is needed in a qualitative type of research. NO ERROR
A B C D E
______ 15. People’s perception or views about the topic is needed in a qualitative research. NO ERROR
A B C D E
______ 16. The goal of qualitative research is to understand human behaviour. NO ERROR
A B C D E

Research Experience and Knowledge

Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if not. Write your answer on the blank provided.
________________17. Experience is a familiar and well- used source of knowledge.
________________18. Taste may vary among people.
________________ 19. In education, observation at classroom situations may not yield different results
depending on who the observer is and what he is focused on.
_________________ 20. Experience will always be considered as a rich and practical source of knowledge.

________________21. Authority is a quick and easy source of knowledge but it has also its shortcomings that
a writer must consider.
__________________22. Through research there is an expansion of knowledge and discoveries.

________________23. Research is an informal process of problem solving.

________________24. Research originates with a question or problem.
________________25. Research is important in providing a solid foundation for the advance discipline or field.
________________26. Research does not involve inquiry process.

Directions: Identify the characteristics of research described below. Choose the correct answer from the box. Write
the letter of your answer on the space provided before each number.

a. Empirical b. Systematic c. Controlled d. Analytic e. Objective

________ 27. The characteristic of research which states that there is a critical analysis of all data used to avoid
misinterpretation is ____________________.

________ 28. This characteristic of research claims that all variables except those that are tested/ experimented on
are kept constant.

________ 29. What characteristic of research declares that research is based on observations and experimentations of
theories in real-life situations?

________ 30. Which characteristic of research asserts that research follows orderly and sequential valid procedures
and principles?

________ 31. What term is used to refer to research as unbiased and logical?
For questions 32-38, arrange the following research process in proper order. Write numbers 32-38 on the blanks
provided.
___________ Analyze data ___________ Formulate hypothesis
___________Collect data ___________ Interpret and report
___________ Define research problem ___________ Review the literature
___________ Design research

39-40. Write your approved Research Topic (2 points) _______________________________________________

Direction: Fill in the blanks with the word or group of words related to the differences between qualitative and
quantitative research. ( 1 point each)

No CRITERIA QUALITATIVE RESEARCH QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

41 Purpose To understand and interpret social
interactions
42 Variables Specific variable studied
43 Forms of Data Collected Numbers and Statistics
44 Types of Data Analysis Identify patterns, features, themes
45 Role of Researcher Researcher and their biases may be
known to participant in the study,
and participant characteristics may
be known to the researcher
46 View of Human Behavior Regular and predictable
47 Focus Narrow- angle lens; tests
specific hypotheses
48 Nature of Observation Study behavior in a natural
environment
49 Nature of Reality Single reality; objective
50 Final Report Narrative report with contextual
description and direct quotations
from research participants

Importance of Research

Matching Type: Match Column A with column B. Write only the letter of the correct answer on the blank
provided.

A B

____ 1. Only through research can new inventions and a. economic research
discoveries come into life b. environmental research
____ 2. Research helps us in understanding the works of artists c. social research
____ 3. It enables us to understand the past d. research
____ 4. It is done for the development and discoveries e. to understand arts
in the field of health and technology f. to gather necessary information
____ 5. Research provides necessary information related to your g. to know the truth
field of study h. to explore our history
____ 6. It investigates and exposes what wrong beliefs people hold i. to have a safer life
____ 7. Vital to our everyday decision making. j. to improve the standard of
____ 8. Refers to matters concerning the environment living
____ 9. Leads to an increased knowledge of people and their k. health research
interactions with one another.
____ 10. Focuses on improved techniques to ensure sustainable
food production.