Mindanao State University

Malabang Community High School

Tubok, Malabang Lanao del Sur
S.Y. 2023 - 2024
FINAL EXAMINATION IN
PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2

Name: _____________________________________ Grade & Section: _______________ Score: _______

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
 Read the instructions carefully.
 Any forms of erasures or alteration will be considered wrong.
 Use BLACK ballpen to write your answers.
 Do not write anything on this paper except for your names, grade and section, and your answer.

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read the following sentences. Write the letter of your choice on the blanks provided
before the number. (1 pt. each)
____ 1. This serves as a blueprint or a skeletal framework of a research study.
a. Conceptual framework c. Statement of the Problem
b. Research design d. Data analysis
____ 2. During the conduct of the experiment, the control group found out that they are going to
be compared to an experimental group. What could possibly happen to the result of the experiment?
a. The experimental group will perform better that their usual performance.
b. The experimental group will outperform the control group.
c. The control group will be demotivated.
d. The control group will outperform the experimental group.
____ 3. This research design establishes cause-and-effect relationships among a group of
variables that make up a study.
a. Descriptive Research Design c. Experimental Research Design
b. Correlational Research Design d. Historical Research Design
____ 4. This sampling technique divides its population in a subgroup and then takes the
percentage of each subgroup to complete the sample size. It is done by first identifying the sample size
and then identifying the percentage for each subgroup.
a. Simple Random Sampling c. Stratified Random Sampling
b. Systematic Random Sampling d. Cluster Sampling
____ 5. Ms Arcala’s research involves studying 10,000 teachers all over Region 2. There are
1,000 schools in Region 2 that she needs to consider. What is the most appropriate Probability
sampling she should use?
a. Simple Random Sampling c. Systematic Random Sampling
b. Cluster Sampling d. Multi-stage Sampling
____ 6. Which of the following statements is true about cluster sampling?
a. It does not account for differences in the population.
b. It can be imprecise and inefficient if the population being sampled is heterogeneous.
c. It uses several stages in getting sample from the population.
d. The sample taken is least representation of the population.
____ 7. Which of the following Random Sampling technique is best used when the population
is heterogeneous?
a. Cluster Sampling c. Systematic Random Sampling
b. Stratified Sampling d. Simple Random Sampling
____ 8. The schools Supreme Student Government conducted a survey on the reactions of the
students regarding the phone ban. They posted a poll on Facebook and wait for the students’
responses. What sampling technique was used in this research?
a. Snowball Sampling c. Quota Sampling
b. Convenience Sampling d. Voluntary Sampling
____ 9. Ms Centino’s group is studying the perception of the students regarding same sex
 marriage. They interviewed students staying in the school pergolas, canteen and those students who
do not have classes. What sampling technique was used in this research?
a. Snowball Sampling c. Voluntary Sampling
b. Availability Sampling d. Quota Sampling

____ 10. Which of the following is a characteristic of non-probability sampling?

a. All members of the population are given the same opportunity to be part of the sample.
b. It relies purely on chances.
c. Respondents are chosen based on the purpose of the study.
d. It is capable of representing the whole population.
____ 11. Mr Sanchez’s research studies the habits and rituals of the indigenous people groups
in Region 2. What is the most appropriate non-probability sampling technique he must use?
a. Quota Sampling c. Snowball Sampling
b. Purposive/ Judgemental Sampling d. Voluntary Sampling
____ 12. Mr Lanzaderas is going to study teenagers who are drug dependent and drug addict.
What is the most appropriate sampling technique he needs to use?
a. Purposive/ Judgemental Sampling c. Convenience Sampling
b. Snowball Sampling d. Availability Sampling
____ 13. Ms Junio’s group is studying the different experiences of bullied students inside the
campus. Which data collection method is most appropriate to use?
a. Survey questionnaire c. Observation
b. Tests d. Interview
____ 14. What data collection method is most appropriate to use when there is a large number
of respondents?
a. Survey questionnaire c. Observation
b. Tests d. Interview
____ 15. Ms Amahido needs raw data for the study she is conducting. Where can she possibly
get these data?
a. Search the internet for related material to give her the needed data.
b. Proceed to the library and read researches to gather her data.
c. Interview people who are knowledgeable about her topic.
d. None of these
____ 16. The following are found in the writing of the methodology EXCEPT
a. Problem c. Instruments
b. Participants d. Research design and procedure
____ 17. What data do quantitative methods use to primarily collect?
a. Descriptive c. Numerical
b. Visual d. Narrative
____ 18. Which describes all the steps in conducting the research study?
a. Design c. Instruments
b. Procedure d. Methods
____ 19. Which kind of research is the collection and analysis of numerical data in order to
explain, predict and/or control a phenomenon?
a. Quantitative c. Ethnographic
b. Qualitative d. Narrative
____ 20. Which of the following is NOT a method of data collection?
a. Experiments c. Observations
b. Interviews d. Questionnaires
____ 21. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a non-probability sampling?
a. It disregards random selection.
b. The subjects are chosen based on the availability of the purpose of the study.
c. It is not a scientific way of selecting respondents.
d. There is an equal chance of participation in the selection process.
____ 22. Which of the following is not a characteristic of face-to-face interview?
 a. It is impractical when large sample size is involved.
b. It yields the response rate in survey research.
c. Researchers ask standardized questions and nothing more.
d. It can be conducted where the respondents feel comfortable.
____ 23. Researcher L is conducting a study regarding the standard amount of mobile data
usage per day per person. He sent out questionnaires to his friends via email. What data collection
method did he use?
a. Self-administered questionnaire c. paper and pencil questionnaire
b. Web-based questionnaire d. Computer-Assisted questionnaire
____ 24. Ms Manipon wants to know how satisfied the students are in the services of the school
canteen. She plans on using survey questionnaire. What kind of questionnaire is most appropriate to
use?
a. Checklist c. open-ended questionnaire
b. Rating scale d. Combination of rating scale and checklist
____ 25. Which among these observation tools is the least standardized?
a. Observation guides c. field notes
b. Recording sheets d. checklist
____ 26. A questionnaire is characterized as _______________.
a. gathering data through watching behaviours
b. gathering data by assessing characteristics, knowledge and ability to apply this knowledge
c. gathering data with the use of structured questions and pre-determined responses
d. gathering data by understanding the perspective of the subject
____ 27. Teacher April wants to study the students’ behaviour before, during and after an
examination. Since she is the adviser of grade 12- HOPE, she observed her students on the
examination day without informing the students to get a more authentic result. What kind of observation
did teacher April use?
a. Direct observation c. Overt observation
b. Indirect observation d. Covert observation
____ 28. Which of the following is a drawback of covert observation?
a. Information is authentic
b. Respondents act in the most natural way
c. Ethical problems may arise
d. None of these
____ 29. Which of the following observation tool lists the behaviours that need to be observed?
a. Checklist c. Observation guides
b. Field notes d. Recording sheets
____ 30. Teacher Yvvonne wants to know how effective the new strategy she is using is in
teaching statistics. What data collection method is most appropriate to use?
a. Interview c. questionnaire
b. Test d. Observation
____ 31. A section in methodology wherein a description of the subject and how they are
identified is included.
a. Research design c. Instrument
b. Participants d. Procedure
____ 32. Among are the considerations you need to consider in writing methodology EXCEPT
a. It must be free from typos, grammar problem and spelling errors.
b. It must be written in past perfect tense
c. Proper citation should be observed
d. Provide all necessary details
____ 33. his section describes the tool used to gather data.
a. Instruments c. Participants
b. Research design d. Respondents
____ 34. It is a section in a questionnaire where the questions can be found.
a. Instruction c. Information
 b. Classification data d. Introduction
____ 35. Statistical analysis is heavily focused in making a final report of a ____________.
a. Qualitative research c. Ethnographic study
b. Quantitative research d. Phenomenological study
____ 36. 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
____ 37. 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
____ 38. What sampling technique is used when the researcher would like to consider giving an
equal chance to the member of the accessible population being selected as part of the
study?
a. Simple Random Sampling c. Systematic Sampling
b. Stratified Sampling d. Cluster Sampling
____ 39. What is the main objective of using stratified random sampling?
a. sample was chosen proportionately drawn from the different categories of the
population
b. sample is taken from an accessible population than the target population
c. every individual will be given an equal chance to be selected
d. those who will possibly respond to treatment are chosen
____ 40. What is the sampling method used in the given situation? Teacher Joan wants to know
if the new learning modalities of the school effects on the academic performance of students in the
science curriculum. He took the list of students and selected every 8th name in each class list as
participant.
a. Stratified Random Sampling c. Systematic Random Sampling
b. Simple Random Sampling d. Cluster Sampling
____ 41. 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.
____ 42. 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
____ 43. It is a statement to be proven or disapproved.
a. Research Question c. Research title
b. Scope and limitation d. Hypothesis
____ 44. 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.
____ 45. 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
____ 46. 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.
____ 47. It is an analytical tool with several variations and contexts, a blueprint that provides
outline of how you plan to conduct the research study.
a. Research design c. Research Method
b. Conceptual framework d. Rationale
____ 48. 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.
____ 49. 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.
____ 50. 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.
____ 51. This requires non-numerical data, which means that the research uses words rather
than numbers to express the results, the inquiry or investigation?
a. Quantitative Research c. Primary data
b. Qualitative research d. Secondary data
____ 52. These are obtained through direct observation or contact with people, objects,
artifacts, paintings, etc.?
a. Primary data c. Positive approach
b. Secondary data d. Naturalistic approach
____ 53. Some people think of quantitative research as complex because of its use of _____?
a. Hypotheses b. Numerical data c. Factual data d. Theories
____ 54. It is a method of research that aims at knowing what a big number of people think and
feel about some sociological issues?
a. Survey research c. Quasi-experimental research
b. True experimental research d. RRL
____ 55. A study designed to depict the participants in an accurate way is ________.
a. Correlational study c. Quasi-Experimental research
b. Descriptive research d. Experimental research
____ 56. What quantitative data-collection technique will make you search through several oral or written forms
of communication to find answers to your research question?
a. Experiment c. Survey
b. Observation d. Content Analysis
 ____ 57. It is making the concept or the thing meaningful by specifying the way your research should measure
such concept. It defines the basic concept through the operation used or research activity involved to
measure the concept.
a. Operational Definition c. Technical Definition
b. Conceptual Definition d. Scientific Definition
____ 58. In Descriptive Statistical Technique, the average of all items or scores is called __________.
a. Mean c. Median
b. General Average d. Mode
____ 59. In this quasi-experimental design, instead of selecting participants for the control group, you get a set
of participants that shows close similarities with the experimental or treatment group based on one or
more important variables.
a. Matched comparison group design c. Counter-balanced quasi-experimental design
b. Time-series quasi-experimental design d. Single-subject quasi-experimental design
____ 60. To classify and to distribute numbers based on a certain criterion, you have to collate them with the
help of a graph called ______________.
a. category c. group
b. table d. tabulation

For items 61-70. Write TRUE of the statement is correct and FALSE of the statement is incorrect. (2 pts. each)
____ 61. Quantitative research gathers data that are quantifiable.
____ 62. A descriptive research design must only use inferential statistics in analysing the data.
____ 63. In using structured interview, the interviewer must be knowledgeable in computer
programming and skilled in typing.
____ 64. Note taking skill is very important in conducting an interview.
____ 65. One of the drawbacks of web-based questionnaire is that majority of those who are
given the questionnaire don’t return it.
____ 66. An advantage of face-to-face interview is its response rate.
____ 67. In describing the research design, discuss the research questions so that the readers
will have a basis of understanding the design.
____ 68. Methodology should only include the steps undertaken during data gathering and not
the statistical tool used.
____ 69. The most preferred sampling technique in qualitative or quantitative research is random sampling.
____ 70. To analyze data means to quantify or change the verbally expressed date into numerical information.

II. OUTLINING. Make an outline of the content of a research paper from Chapter 1 – 3. (20 pts.)

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Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

ZENAIDA S. CANDIA CACHEY GIRLY G. ALIPALA DR. CONAIDA B. GAMPONG - CAMAMA

Subject Teacher SHS Coordinator Unit Principal