RESEARCH 1

PRELIM EXAM
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I. Multiple Choice
Direction: Read and understand the following statements below. Write the letter of the best answer before the number.

1. What characteristic of research states that research procedures must be written clearly and chronologically for it
to be repeated by other researchers for verification?
A. Objective B. Analytical C. Critical D. Replicable
2. In what ways can research be realistic?
A. It results to empirical data B. The scope of the study is too much for the researchers
B. The procedures are beyond the capability of the researchers D. It results to questionable data
3. A characteristic of research which states that as soon as the research question is answered, other questions may
arise.
A. Realistic B. Cyclical C. Logical D. Analytical
4. Which of the following is the main goal of research?
A. To improve the quality of life C. To understand the history of the world
B. To solve problems of the youth only D. To lessen the burden of the administration
5. An aim of research that proves the veracity of existing theories or knowledge.
A. Acquisition of new knowledge C. Verification of existing knowledge
B. Application of new knowledge D. Advancement of research expertise
6. A characteristic of research which states that a researcher should be critical and precise in processing ideas and
judgement
A. Critical B. Objective C. Logical D. Replicable
7. A characteristic of a successful researcher which means doing the right things.
A. Honest B. Active C. Effective D. Inventive
8. A characteristic of a successful researcher which pertains to the ability of the researcher not to be swayed with
what is expected, but rather to what is true.
A. Inventive B. Curious C. Efficient D. Honest
9. This refers to the cause of unfavourable circumstances in a community or an organization.
A. Heresy B. Data C. Research problem D. Gap
10. In qualitative research, what process refers to the need to return to the research subjects for validation
purposes?
A. Data analysis B. Member – checking C. Data collection D. Hypothesis

II. Analysis
Direction: Read and understand the scenario below. Choose from the box your best answer and write it on the
blank.
Verification of Existing knowledge Acquisition of New Knowledge

Application of New Knowledge Advancement of the Researcher’s Expertise

_____________________1. Rey is doing a simple Bounce Ball experiment to prove the First Law of Motion by Isaac
Newton.
_____________________2. Based on Pythagoras’ idea on the fact that he showed the Moon must be round by
observing the shape of the terminator (the line between the part of the Moon in light and the part of the Moon in
the dark) as it moved through its orbital cycle. Pythagoras reasoned that if the Moon was round, then the Earth
must be round as well.
_____________________3. Around 350 BC, the great Aristotle validated Pythagoras’ proposal and declared that the
Earth was a sphere (based on observations he made about which constellations you could see in the sky as you
travelled further and further away from the equator).
_____________________4. After lengthy research and investigation, NASA was able to send a man on the moon.
_____________________5. With her advance training, contribution and dedication to research, Dr. Ma. Cynthia
Rose Bautista became a celebrated Filipino social scientist.
III. Synthesis
A. Direction: Compare and contrast the following concept using the graphic organizer provided below.

Basic Research Applied Research

Types of Research

Quantitative Research
Qualitative Research

FUNCTIONS OF RESEARCH

EXPLORATION DESCRIPTION EXPLANATION

 Identifying the research
problem

Reporting results Formulating hypothesis

and designing the study

Interpreting data
Collecting of and
analysing data

Analysing and testing

hypothesis

B. Essay

Direction: Give the definition of research in three sentences.