WRITTEN WORKS #2 (PR Exam)
PART 1: Match the word/phrase in column A with their definition in Column B.
COLUMN A
1. Positivist
2. Quantitative Research
3. Justice
4. “Research is controlled”
5. Vulnerable participants
6. Research employ hypothesis.
7. Qualitative Research
8. Interpretivist
9. Social Value
10. “Research is empirical”
COLUMN B
A. An inquiry process of understanding a
social or human problem based on building
a complex, holistic picture, formed with
words, reporting detailed views of
informants, and conducted in a natural
setting.” (Creswell, 1994)
B. a proposition made as a basis for
reasoning, without any assumption of its
truth
C. A type of research that deals with
numbers and perspectives and beliefs of
the respondents
D. A researcher that deals with numbers
and facts
E. Refers to the relevance of the study to an
existing social or health problem such that
the results are expected to bring about a
better understanding of related issues, or
contribute to the promotion of well-being of
individuals, their families, and
communities.
F. Based on, concerned with, or verifiable
by observation or experience rather than
theory or pure logic
G. Are those who are relatively or
absolutely incapable of deciding for
themselves whether or not to participate in
a study for reasons
H. This means that a researcher judiciously
selects variables that have significance for
the study
I. It involves collecting and analyzing
numerical data to discover patterns, test
relationships, and make predictions
(Bhandari, 2012a).
J. A researcher that works on beliefs and
perceptions of the respondents
K. An ethical value that deals with having
fair selection in the choice of population,
sampling, and assignments.
PART II. Write TRUE if the underlined word/phrase in the sentence in correct and FALSE if
not.
________ 11. Research is a muddled study that aims to generate or discover knowledge
(DePoy and Gitlin, 2016)
________ 12. Research acknowledges its limitations and provides suggestions for future
research.
________ 13. Data Analysis includes surveys, experiments, systematic observations and
tests.
________ 14. Vulnerable groups shall not be included in research unless such research is
necessary to promote the welfare of the population represented
________ 15. It is imperative for all parties to be transparent about matters relating to their
involvement in the research and personal life.

PART III. Identify the specific stage in the research process crafted by Creswell.

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