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City of Mandaluyong

FIRST PERIODICAL TEST

PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2

NAME: Teacher:
Grade and Section:Score:

DIRECTION: Read and analyze the following questions. Choose the letter of the correct
answer.

1. Which of the following statements does not describe a Quantitative Research?

a. Quantitative research makes you focus your mind on specific things by
means of statistics.
b. You tend to inflate something in a quantitative research because of your
perceptions.
c. Quantitative research uses numbers and figures to denote a particular thing.
d. Doing a quantitative research tend to exclude your own thoughts and feelings
about the subject or object of the study.
2. People inclined to doing a quantitative research wants to discover truth in
.
a. An exact manner c. an indirect way
b. A careful way d. a personal way
3. A quantitative research presents research findings in this manner;
a. Many prefer to study with textbooks.
b. Students find textbooks indispensable or necessary.
c. Perhaps, 30% consider textbook unnecessary in their studies.
d. Out of 100 college students, 90 find textbooks beneficial to their studies.
4. What should a researcher do when he cites an author within the text of the
paper?
a. State the first and the last names of the author
b. Use the author, date citation method
c. Use an asterisk and a footnote.
d. Insert the complete citation in parenthesis.
5. Which of the following references is the appropriate referencing format for the
education and social science research?
a. APA b. MLA c. Chicago d. Harvard
6. Which of the following is NOT an ethical guideline for conducting research with
humans?
a. Getting informed consent of the participant
b. Telling participants they must continue until the study has been completed.
c. Keeping participants’ identity anonymous
d. Telling participants they are free to withdraw at any time
7. In validating, the data gathered it is important forthe researcher to maintain
of the results of the interview or focus group discussion.
a. Anonymity b. Confidentiality c. Discretion d. Ethics
8. Which of the following examples below use a correct in-text citation using
APA format?
a. (Verbo, 2016) c. (Verbo),(167-176)
b. (Verbo, 167-176) d. (Verbo),(2016)

9. Which if the following is true when doing a systematic review or a

methodological review of related literature and studies?
a. It is a summary of all researches

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 b. It is a question-driven methodology and uses deductive style
c. It is a traditional method that uses deductive style of presentation of facts.
d. It is a question-driven methodology that requires open-ended and
subjective questions.
10. Which of the following statement does NOT describe the Importance of
Quantitative Research?
a. A quantitative studyenables people to study their surroundings as objective
as they can (Muilis, 2011).
b. A quantitative research lies generally in the production of results that should
reflect precise measurement and an in-depth analysis of data (Gray, 2012).
c. A quantitative research is useful in obtaining a subjective understanding of
people, things, places and events in this world.
d. A quantitative research gives accurate and exact meanings to objects or
subjects.
For numbers 11-13:

In acase,
11. In this certain
thestudy, a group
reading of studentstest
comprehension was subjected
score is the to aroma therapy .using
essential oils while reading
a. Compounding and another group
Variable read underVariable
c. Extraneous normal conditions, then
afterb.a Dependent
month both Variable
groups took a reading comprehension
d. Independent testVariable
(Faltado, et.al, 2016)
12. On the other hand, exposure to aroma therapy is the .
a. Compounding Variable c. Extraneous Variable
b. Dependent Variable d. Independent Variable
13. What kind of Quantitative Research does the author used in the study?
a. Causal-comparative Research c. Experimental Research
b. Descriptive Research d. Survey Research
14. Statistical analysis is heavily focused in making a final report of a .
a. Qualitative research c. Ethnographic study
b. Quantitative research d. Phenomenological study
15. The MPNAG SHS introduce a new enrollment system and wishes to study the
efficiency of its implementation as compared to the previous enrollment system
which is being practiced in other schools. In this study, it is not feasible to
conduct randomization. What type of research design is used?
a. Experimental c. Quasi-experimental
b. Causal-comparative d. Correlational
16. Mr. Floro conducts a study that will further get to know the level of bullying cases
between the male and female SHS students in MPNAG. What’s the type of
research design to be used in his study?
a. Descriptive c. Causal-Comparative
b. Correlational d. Experimental
17. Mrs. Yusi wanted to conduct a research that will delve into knowing the effects of
post traumatic stress disorder towards the academic performance of teenagers
during the first grading academic year 2018-2019. The type of research design
most suited towards her study would be;
a. Experimental c. Quasi-experimental
b. Causal-comparative d. Correlational

18. Mr. Verbo randomly grouped the SHS STEM students into two groups and tested
the effects of the Science Intervention Materials (SIM) towards their academic
performances. His study uses this type of research design;
a. Descriptive c. Causal-Comparative
b. Correlational d. Experimental

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 19. Mr. Casipit wanted to know the relationship between the level of anxiety
experienced during examinations and the exam performance among the grade
12 students of MPNAG. The type of research design utilized is;
a. Descriptive c. Causal-Comparative
b. Correlational d. Experimental
20. In an event that the researcher wanted to know more about the cause and effect
relationship however the cause already exists and cannot be manipulated, the
type of research design appropriate for this is;
a. Descriptive c. Causal-Comparative
b. Correlational d. Experimental
21. This is another type of quantitative research design wherein the researcher
wanted to know about the cause and effect relationship between variables,
where the cause is being manipulated and respondents are chosen by choice not
by chance.
a. Experimental c. Quasi-experimental
b. Causal-comparative d. Correlational
22. The following statements below are characteristics of an effective research title
EXCEPT;
a. Research title is limited to 10 to 15 substantive words or descriptive terms
and phrases that accurately highlight the core content of the study.
b. Use abbreviations if needed.
c. Research title can be in the of a question.
d. Identify key variables, both independent and dependent.
23. This part of research includes the area of concern, context of the problem and
information would focus attention on the importance and validity of the problem
(Rationale).
a. Background of the study c. Significance of the study
b. Scope and delimitation d. Statement of the Problem
24. In this section of research study, the researcher defines who will benefit out of
the findings of the study and describe how the problem will be solved.
a. Background of the study c. Significance of the study
b. Scope and delimitation d. statement of the problem
For number 25 – 28:
25. The text
The above
main explains
purpose what
of the part
study is of
to the research
provide study?regarding metro-sexuality
information
a. Background
and how of the study
being a metrosexual affects the lifestylec. of
Significance
the student.ofThe
thestudy
studyconsiders the
b. Rationale d. Scope and delimitation
student’s personal information such as name (optional) gender, age and section.
26. Which of the following Research title below best describe the text above?
a. The researchers Institute
Technological limited the study
of the to 80 male and female secondary education
Philippines
students enrolled
b. The in the
lifestyle of second semester of school year 2015-2016 of the Technological
Metrosexual
Institute of the Philippines. Each
c. The lifestyle of a student of the respondents given a questionnaire to answer. The
students selected came
d. Perception fromMetrosexual
towards four different sections to prevent bias and get objective
perceptions.
27. Which of the following statement of the problem appropriate to the above text?
a. What is the lifestyle of the students in Technological Institute of the
Philippines?
b. How being a metrosexual affects the lifestyle of the student?
c. What is the relation of metro-sexuality to the personal information of the
University?

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 d. What is the importance of metrosexual in the second semester school year
2015-2016?

28. What type of Quantitative research does the author used?

a. Descriptive Research c. Correlational Research
b. Experimental Research d. Quasi-Experimental Research

29. Which of the following best describes a Research question?

a. A well-articulated research question provides you and your readers with
broad information about your study.
b. The Research question helps readers to know the general subject matter you
will be addressing.
c. A good research question defines the focus of your research study.
d. Developing research questions is a deductive process evolving with the
research study.

30. The statement, “This research will educate will educate clients in deciding on
whether the industry is really fulfilling its responsibility to the community or is just
showing off to promote business”, is an example of .
a. Scope and delimitation c. Scope and limitation
b. Background of the study d. Significance of the study

31. It is a statement to be proven or disapproved.

a. Research Question c. Research title
b. Scope and limitation d. Hypothesis

32. Which of the following does NOT explain a Statement of the Problem?
a. The statement of the problem is the focal point of any research study.
b. A good statement of the problem is just one sentence with several
paragraphs of elaboration.
c. The description of the issue that can be address after the conduct of the
study will be the problem statement.
d. A good problem statement will originate from inquiry, observation, a literature
review and your own preliminary data.

33. It is a compilation, classification and evaluation of what other researchers have

written on a particular topic.
a. Literature review c. Limitations and delimitations
b. Research Topic d. References

34. The following statements below are the purpose of literature review EXCEPT;
a. Place an original piece of research in the context of existing literature.
b. Describe relationship of each work to the others without consideration.
c. Place each work in the context of its contribution to the subject under review.
d. Identify ways to interpret, and shed light on any gaps in, previous research.

35. It is an analytical tool with several variations and contexts, a blue print that
provides outline of how you plan to conduct the research study.
a. Research design c. Research Method
b. Conceptual framework d. Rationale

36. Which of the following statement EXPLAIN a Conceptual Framework?

a. Conceptual framework is primarily a conception or model of what is out there
that you plan.
b. Conceptual framework does not link to the research problem.
c. Conceptual framework sets the stage for presentation of the significance of
the study.
d. Conceptual framework is used to modify the statement to be proven or
disapproved.

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 37. The following statement described a hypothesis EXCEPT;
a. A hypothesis is an educated prediction that can be tested.
b. A hypothesis is used in an experiment to define the relationship between two
variables.
c. A hypothesis will force the researcher to think about what results he should
look for in an experiment.
d. A hypothesis must be testable, taking into account current knowledge and
techniques, and be idealistic.

Test II. Doing Review of Related Studies and Literature (RRLAS)

Directions: Read the sample text below and identify the Related Studies and Literature
base on the text. Choose the letter inside the parenthesis and write it on your answer
sheet.

38. Foreign Studies

Reaching the Unreached: A Challenges for Filipino
39. Local Studies
Educators
40. Foreign Literature
Helen Bihag-Boholano & Mary Lou C. Go Puco
41. Local Literature
Education is one of the necessary elements for progress, a means of rising above
poverty, bridging the social gaps, improving living conditions and health, and promoting
wellness and a better life. It is required so that positive contributions to the global community
may be addressed. (A) Globalization is seen by teachers in the effects that it produces by
following and economic business-oriented model of the world that changes the classroom
environment (Barron, Odell & Mercier, 2006). This oversight is a source of concern since
the
(B) Philippine Constitution of 1987 expressly provides for free and compulsory elementary
and secondary education. Education for All (EFA) recommends working with international
agencies like the World Bank and International Monetary Fund to devise programs to reduce
poverty- related barriers to learning (Goldstein, 2004). From another perspective, (C) Sparkes
(1999) posited that the ability to participate effectively in the labor market, and its inverse –
unemployment, are strongly affected by the realization of basic literacy and numeracy
skills.

Test III. Doing Conceptual Framework

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Directions: Read the sample text explanation below and make a Conceptual
Framework base on the text. Choose the letter inside the parenthesis and write it on
your answer sheet.

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

Improving Critical Thinking through Systemic Functional

Grammar
INPUT Helen Bihag-Boholano & Mary Lou C. Go Puco
PROCESS OUTPUT

(A) As assumed by this study,43.)

42.) Systemic Functional Grammar 44.)
or SFG is a modern
language theory which states that man’s critical thinking increases whenever he
uses language. (B) Pre-test will 45.)be given to the respondents to determine critical
thinking analysis. SFG concepts will be use during teaching-learning process such
46.)
as (C) multi-functionality of clauses, (D) Grammar structures linked with
communicative functions (E) stressed
47.) macro-function of language and (F) Use of
discourse as the dominant language structure. These would all trigger off (G)
reasonable logical and critical thinking.
48.) (H) Post-test will be given to the respondents
after the treatment to determine the significant improvement of the critical thinking of
the respondents. (I) Feedback 49.)will be discussed during the post-con in every
observation.

50.)

ANSWER KEY

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1. B 26. B

2. A 27 B

3. D 28. A

4. B 29. C

5. A 30. D

6. D 31. D

7. B 32. C

8. A 33. A

9. B 34. B

10. C 35. B

11. B 36. A

12. D 37. D

13. C 38. C

14. B 39. D

15. C 40. A

16. B 41. B

17. B 42. A

18. D 43. C

19. B 44. G

20. C 45. B

21. C 46. D

22. B 47. H

23. A 48. F

24. C 49. E

25. D 50. I

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GONZALES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
City of Mandaluyong

TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
First Periodical Test in Practical Research 2 (Grade 12)

Learning Rememberin
Topic/Content Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Total %
Competencies g
Describes
characteristics,
strengths and kinds
of quantitative
Research. Illustrates 11, 12, 15,
Nature of Inquiry 2, 13, 14, 20,
and Research
the importance of 3, 21 1, 10 16, 17, 18, 16 32%
quantitative research 28
19
across the fields.
Differentiate kinds of
Variables and their
uses.
Writes Research
title, describes
background of the
Identifying the
study, ststes,
Inquiry and 22, 26,
Stating the
research question, 23, 24 29, 30 25, 9 18%
indicates scope and 27, 32
problem
delimitation, cites
benefits and
beneficiaries.
Identify relevant
literature, cites
RRLAS using
standard format
Review of Related style (APA, MLA, 42, 43, 44,
6, 38, 39, 7, 9, 34,
studies and etc.) follows ethical 5, 8, 31, 35 4, 33 45, 46,47, 25 50%
Literature standards, explain 40, 41 36, 37
48, 49, 50
and construct
conceptual
framework and
write hypothesis

total
8 7 8 10 17 50

percentage
16% 14% 16% 20% 34% 100

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