Dependent Learning

Modified True or False: Write T if the statement is TRUE and F if the statement is FALSE and
change the underlined word or group of words to make the statement
true. 2 points each

_______________ 1. Theoretical research focuses on the natural phenomenon which explains why things
happen.
_______________ 2. Basic research solves certain problems showing well known and accepted theories
and principles.
_______________ 3. A type of research which is numerical, non-descriptive, applies statistics and
uses numbers is called quantitative.
_______________ 4. A research that is non-numerical, descriptive, applies reasoning and uses words
is considered qualitative. It is also exploratory and the data cannot be graphed.
_______________ 5. The goal of descriptive research is to explain the relationships between groups,
individuals, situations, or events.
_______________ 6. A research which identify similarities and differences between units at all levels
is called comparative research.
_______________ 7. The research which aims to categorize units into groups demonstrating its
relationship and explains its differences is considered causal.
_______________ 8. Action research is a fact finding method to improve the quality of action in a social
world.
_______________ 9. A cross-sectional study in which the data is gathered once during a period of days,
weeks or months. The study could be exploratory or descriptive.
_______________ 10. A theory testing research aims to test the validity of a unit.

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 Independent Learning

Multiple Choices: Read each sentence carefully and encircle the letter of the best answer.

1. Which of the following type of research investigates on basic principles and reasons for
occurrence of a particular event, process or phenomenon?
A. Applied
B. Basic
C. Causal
D. Exploratory
2. Which research aims at categorization of units into groups, demonstrate differences and
explain relationships?
A. Causal
B. Applied
C. Classification
D. Theory Testing
3. A research which aims to establish and formulate the theory?
A. Action
B. Classification
C. Theory Building D. Exploratory
4. A research that is carried out longitudinally involving data collection at multiple points in time.
A. Basic
B. Applied
C. Explanatory
D. Longitudinal
5. A research which aims at establishing cause and effect relationship among variables.
A. Action
B. Applied
C. Classification
D. Causal

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 Reflections

1. What did you learn from this lesson?

2. What type of research would you like to conduct and why?