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Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula

DIVISION OF ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE

MANUKAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL 7110, Manukan, Zamboangadel Norte

Second Quarter ExaminationPRACTICAL RESEARCH II

Name: ___________________________________________ Score: _______________Grade Level &

Section: ______________________________ Date: _______________

Directions:

Choose the letter of the best answer. Write only the letter.1.

Which of the following BEST defines quantitative research?a.

It is an activity of producing or proving a theorem.b.

It is an activity concerned with finding new truths in education.c.

It is an exploration associated with libraries, books and journals.d.

It is a systematic process for obtaining numerical information about the world.2.

It is a characteristic of quantitative research which data are in form of statistics.a.

Objective b. Numerical Data c. Replication d. Large Sample Sizes3.

It is a characteristic of quantitative research which does not on guess work.a.

Objective b. Numerical Data c. Replication d. Large Sample Sizes4.

It is needed to arrive at a more reliable data analysis.a.

Objective b. Numerical Data c. Replication d. Large Sample Sizes5.

It is done to check the correctness and verify the findings of the study.a.

Objective b. Numerical Data c. Replication d. Large Sample Sizes6.

Which research design seeks to describe “what is”?

a.

Correlational b. Descriptive c. Experimental d. Evaluation7.

In this type of research, the investigator tries to probe the significance of relationship between two or
more factors or characteristics.a.

Correlational b. Experimental c.

Ex-post facto

d. Survey8.
Feeling for today, military title and year level are examples of __________ variable.a.

Interval b. Ratio c. Ordinal d. Nominal9.

This is a variable with no quantitative value.a.

Ordinal b. Ratio c. Nominal d. Interval10.

It can be ordered. a. Interval b. Ratio c. Nominal d. Ordinal11.

It can be measured along the continuum. a. interval b. ratio c. nominal d. ordinal12.

Its sub-type is dichotomous variable. a. interval b. ratio c. nominal d. ordinal13.

The researcher defines who will benefit out of the findings of the study.a.

Scope and delimitation c. Background of the studyb.

b. Significance of the study d. Title of the study14.

The main focus of this review is to communicate an understanding of past events.a.

Historical review b. Systematic review c. Methodological review d. Integrative review15.

The purpose of this form is to examine the body of theory that has accumulated in regard to an issue,
concept, theory and phenomena.a.
Historical review b. Argumentative review c. Theoretical review d. Systematic review16.

Which of these functions are included in reviewing of literature and studies?I.

To provide justification of the studyII.

To have rationale of materials that being used in the studyIII.

To have basis that will be used to support findings of the studya.

I only b. II only c. I and III d. II and III17.

Which of the following references is the appropriate referencing format for education and social science
research?a. APA b. MLA c. Chicago d. Harvard18.

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 completes.c.

Keeping participants identity anonymous.d.

Telling participants they are free to withdraw at any time.19.

Which of the following BEST describes quantitative research?a.

Research that is exploratory c. Research that attempts to generate a new theoryb.

The collection of non-numerical data

d. An attempt to confirm the researcher’s hypotheses

20.

Which is a set of principles to guide and assist researchers in deciding which goals are most important
and in reconciling conflicting valueswhen conducting research?a.

Research ethics b. Deontological approach c. Utilitarianism d. Research confidentiality21.

Which of the following is a function of theory?a.

Making predictions c. Integrating and summarizing current knowledgeb.

Explaining phenomena d. All of the above are important functions of theory22.

The following are found in the writing of the methodology EXCEPTa.

Problem b. Participants c. Instruments d. Research design and procedure23.

This refers to the overall plan and scheme for conducting the study.a.

Instruments b. Research designs c. Sampling d. Quantitative Analysis24.

What data do quantitative methods use to primarily collect?a.

Descriptive b. Visual c. Numerical d. Narrative25.

In a quantitative research, which means data trustworthiness?a.

Validity b. Reliability c. Triangulation d. Validity and reliability

26.

In descriptive research, which of the following is considered in the questionnaires?a.

Careful selection of variables c. Well-defined criterion variablesb.

Validation of the questionnaires d. Critical identification of extraneous variables27.

Quantitative research only works if __________.a.

You talk to the right people c. You ask the right questions to a number of people

b.

You talk to the right number of people d. You ask the right questions and analyze tha data you get in the
right way

28.
Examples of descriptive research designs are the following EXCEPTa.

Descriptive normative surveys c. Pre-test/Post-test control group designb.

Correlational research studies d. Descriptive evaluative studies29.

This type of sampling is affected by drawing units at regular intervals from a list.a.

Simple random sampling c. Systematic random samplingb.

b. Multi-stage sampling d. Stratified random sampling30.

This is a generic term that researchers use for a measurement device like survey, test, questionnaires,
and more others.a. Instruments b. Procedure c. Methods d. Designs31.

It relates to the extent to which the instrument is consistent.a.

Reliability b. Validity c. Predictive d. Theory32. it

Less time consuming and less expensive.a.

Structured interview b. Face-to-face interview c. Telephone interview d. CAPI33.

What is the goal of all scientific endeavours?a.

To compare sources of knowledgeb.

To explain, predict and/or control of phenomenac.

To entail recognition and definition of a problemd.

To collect different data and make some conclusion.34.

Which describes all the steps in conducting the research study?a.

Design b. Procedure c. Instruments d. Methods35.

Which kind of research is the collection and analysis of numerical data in order to explain, predict
and/or control a phenomenon?a. Quantitative b. Qualitative c. Narrative d. Ethnographic36.

Statistical analysis is heavily focused in making the final report of a _______________.a.

Qualitative research b. Quantitative research c. Ethnographic study d. Phenomenological study37.

A list of behaviours, characteristics or other entities that the researcher is looking for.a.

Rating scale b. Data collection c. Checklist d. Observation38.

It is more useful when behaviour needs to be evaluated on a continuum.a.

Rating scale b. Data collection c. Checklist d. Observation39.

In which part of the research output are your results presented in a graphical form or through a
diagram?a.

Analysis of data b. Processing of data c. Interpretation of data d. Presentation of data40.

Which is the most common and stable measure of central tendency that is commonly used by
researchers in analyzing the data gathered?a.

Median b. Mean c. Pie graph d. Bar graph41.

Which of the following is NOT a method of collection?a.

Experiments b. Interviews c. Observations d. Questionnaires42.

The process of summarizing data and displaying it in compact form for further analysis.a.

Data diagrams b. Tabulation c. Coding of data d. Classification/categorization43.

___________ are charts and graphs used to present data.a.

Data diagrams b. Tabulation c. Coding of data d. Categorization44.

This is more useful with research instruments of open-ended questions.a.

Data diagrams b. Tabulation c. Coding of data d. Categorization45.

Which of the following statements is TRUE in constructing close-ended questions in quantitative
research?a.

Close-

ended questions provide qualitative data in the participant’s own words.

b.

Close-ended questions can be answered.c.

Close-

ended questions directly provide quantitative data based on the researcher’s predetermined response
categories.

d.

Close-ended questions directly provide qualitative data in the participants own words.46.

Miss Dacon is writing her daily observations of a student and writes, without interpretation that the
student is not completing the class workand is constantly speaking out of turn. Which of the following
objectives does she appear to be using?a.

Description b. Prediction c. Explanation d. Exploration47.

After reaching the method section of a quantitative research report, you should know
______________.a.

How the researcher analyzed the datab.

The researcher’s interpretation of the statistical results

c.

What the researcher did to collect the datad.

Which l

iterature supports the researcher’s hypothesis

48.

Which of these quantitative data gathering strategies is effective when the researcher needs to prepare
structured and unstructuredquestions?I.

Interview II. Questionnaires III. Surveya.

I only b. II only c. III only d. I,II & III49.

The following are the key components of data analysis EXCEPT __________.a.

Sample statistics b. sample parameters c. population mean d. range50.

Which is the numerical value used as a summary measure for a sample?a.

Analyzing the techniques used c. Presenting the datab.

Determining the purpose of evaluation d. Drawing conclusion

‘’The most dangerous situation

in studying

is when the plan is good but the underlying strategy is poor.’’

2Direction:Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Encirclethe letter of
your answer

.1.What is the process of acquiring knowledge through a purposive, organized anddesigned program of
activities?a.Hypothesisc. Researchb.Inquiry d. Related Literature

2.Which of the following is a function of theory?a.Making predictionsb.Explaining

phenomenac.Integrating and summarizing current knowledged.All of the above are important functions
of theory

3.Which of the following best describes quantitative research?a.Research that is exploratoryb.The

collection of non-numerical datac.Research that attempts to generate a new theoryd.An attempt to
conirm the researcher’s hypothesis

4.Which of the following research designs is illustrated when a group of respondentsare randomly
selected to undergo a particular research-imposed treatment todetermine the effect of such treatment?
a.Correlation research designc. Experimental research designb.Descriptive research designd. Historical
research design

5.What methods of collecting data that obtains information through an oral exchangeof questions and
answers by the researcher and the respondents?a.Document methodc. Observation methodb.Interview
methodd. Questionnaire method

6.Which of the following is necessary in obtaining informed consent?a.A description of the purpose of
researchb.A description of the reliability and validity of test instrumentsc.A description of the statistical
analyses that will be carried out d.A list of publications that the researcher had in the last ten years

7.What research instruments consists of a series of questions (or the other types ofprompts) for the
purpose of gathering information from respondents?a.Bar graphc. Interviewb.Documents and
recordsd.Questionnaire

8.What is sample size?a.The result of sampling bias.b.It is the number of elements in the sample
set.c.Subset of population chosen to participate in the study.d.Tentative theory regarding the topic
under investigation.
9.In which of the following methods does not belong to the group?a.Interviewc.
Questionnaireb.Observationd. Survey

10.What do you call to the process of selecting samples from a target population?a.Cluster samplingc.
Sampling errorb.Probability samplingd. Sampling technique

11.What happens when a sampling bias happens?a.The response rate will be low.b.A sampling error
would occur.c.Nothing, everything will remain the same.d.All of the above.

12.In which of the following descriptions describe stratiied sampling technique?a.It is used when the
population is dispersed over a wide geographic region.b.The target population is divided into strata
according to certain predeinedcharacteristics.c.An improvement of the random sampling process when
a pre-selection system isin place to complete the randomness of selection process.d.None of the above.

13.What is Sloven’s formula?a.n=N/(1+Ne2)c. n=4s2b.n=9s/e2d. n=P/e

14.What symbol is used to represent the population?a.n c. pb.Nd. P

15.Miss Generali is writing her daily observations of a student and writes, withoutinterpretation, that
the student is not completing the class work and is constantlyspeaking out of turn. Which of the
following objective does she appear to be using?a.Descriptionc. Explanationb.Prediction d. Exploration

16.Which of the following is not a method of data collection?a.Experimentationc.

Observationsb.Interviewsd. Questionnaires

17.Which is the most common and stable measure of central tendency that iscommonly used by the
researchers in analyzing the data gathered?a.Meanc. Modeb.Mediand. Variance

18.What data do quantitative methods use to primarily collect?a.Descriptivec. Visualb.Numericald.

descriptive and visual

19.Find the sample size required for a population size of 1000 if an error of 0.05 istolerated.a.n=286c.
n=298b.n=287d. n=285

20.What theory, principle or model that the researcher chooses to guide him in theconduct of the
study?a.Qualitativec. Theoretical framework b.Quantitative d. Conceptual framework

21.What is an educational guess?a.Inquiry c. Researchb.Hypothesisd. Research questions

22.What percent is 350 represent in 1000?a.65%c. 50%b.35%d. 30%

23.What is the 65% of 1000?a.350c. 650b.450d. 700

24.What plan calls for the behavior of the sample to follow the behavior of thepopulation?
a.Experimental planc.Sampling planb.One-way pland. Two ways plan
25.When can we say that the research topic is good?a.It involves practices that may harm or affects
participants.b.It holds the researchers interest throughout the entire research.c.The topic is stated with
an effort to determine what should be done.d.It may not contribute to the improvement or
understanding of educationaltheory or practice.

26.How would quantitative research work?a.You talk to the right people.b.You talk to the right number
of people.c.You ask the right questions to a number of people.d.You ask the right questions and analyze
the data you get in the right way.

27.What is the goal of all scientiic endeavor?a.To compare sources of knowledgeb.To explain, predict
and/or control a phenomenon.c.To entail recognition and deinition of a problem.d.To collect dificult
data and make some conclusion

28.What is the most common used margin of error in standard research?a.0.01c. 0.1b.0.05d. 0.5

29.Get the sample size given the population 2000 and 0.05 margin of error.a.428c. 571b.570d. 763

30.How to cite an article of a single author in APA style?a.(Villalor, 2013)c. (J. Villalor, 2018)b.(Year
2013, Villalor)d. (Jude Villalor, 2018)

31.How do you describe literature review?a.It is an account of what has been published by other
researchers.b.It is systematics, explicit and reproducible method for identifying, evaluating
andsynthesizing the existing body of completed and recorded work produced byresearchers.c.Both a
and b.d.Neither a nor b.

32.What research design make use of historical data to predict the behavior of avariable?a.Correlational
c. Experimentalb.Descriptived. Historical

33.What method of collecting data obtains information through an oral exchange ofquestions and
answers by the researcher and respondents?a.Document methodc. Observation methodb.Interview
methodd. Questionnaire method

34.What quantitative research design uses questionnaires and interview to gather dataabout a group of
people?a.Correlational c. Experimentalb.Descriptived. Historical

35.What is a conceptual framework?a.Those chosen that are known as the subject of the study.b.The
process of selecting samples from a given population.c.A tentative theory regarding the topic under
investigation.d.All of the above.

36.Epe and Lozano are known researchers of Catbalogan City, they conducted aninterview through
questionnaire as their primary strategy to collect data. Whatquantitative research design is manifested?
a.Correlationalc. Experimentalb.Descriptived. Historical
37.A research study entitled “The Effects of integrated care on quality of work innursing homes”, what
research design is best suited for that research?a.Causalc. Experimentalb.Correlationald. Historical

38.Which of the following does not belong to the group?a.Cluster Random Samplingb.Snowball Random
Samplingc.Stratiied Random Saplingd.Systematic Random Sampling

39.What is the sample size of; N=250 using a margin of error of 4%?a.177c. 178b.178.57d. 179

40.What is the sample size of; N=250 using a margin of error of 2%?a.226c. 227.27b.227d. 228

41.You as the researcher use secondary sources and a variety of documentaryevidence, such as; logs,
diaries, oficial records, visual recordings and many others.What research design is manifested?a.Causal
c. Experimentalb.Descriptive d. Historical

42.How to cite an article when two or more articles by authors with the same surnameare cited in the
same parenthesis?a.(E. Babon, 2018; J. Babon, 2017)b.(Babon & Babon, 2017, 2018)c.(Erica Babon and
Jade Babon, 2017, 2018)d.(E.B,2017 & J.B,2018)

43.Get the sample size if N=2,399 and e=0.05.a.342.8c. 380b.343d. 399

44.Get the 80% of 3,000.a.1,400c.2,400b.1,700d. 4,000

45.What represents the sample size?a.nc. sb.Nd. S

46.What research design would you use in a business environment to quantify theeffect that a change to
its present operations will have future production levels toassist in the planning process?a.Causal c.
Experiment b.Correlationald. Historical

47.What method of collecting data wherein data is acquired on an actual situation andrecorded through
the direct observation by the researcher?a.Document methodc.Observation methodb.Interview
methodd. Questionnaire method

48.Researcher C primarily uses questionnaires and interviews to gather data about agroup of people as
his study. What quantitative research design is manifested?a.Causalc. Descriptiveb.Correlationald.
Historical

49.After getting the sample size. Thus, get the 35% of 286 for males and 65% forfemales. What is the
frequency of males and females respectively?a.186 and 100c. 156 and 130b.100 and 186d. 136 and 150

50.In which of the following deinitions best deines research?a.It is an important part of a study.b.The
quest for truth, information or knowledge through questioning.c.The acquisition of new knowledge
through a purposive, organized and designedprogram of activities.d.All of the above.

51.What methods of collecting data may be done face to face or through telephone andmobile phone?
a.Document methodc. Observation methodb.Interview methodd. Questionnaire method
52.A group of respondents are randomly selected to undergo a particular research-imposed treatment
to determine the effect of such treatment. What research designis illustrated?a.Causalc.
Experimentalb.Descriptived. Historical

53.In a quantitative research method, which means data trustworthiness?a.Reliabilityc.

Triangulationb.Validityd.Validity and Reliability

54.How to cite an article with three to ive authors using APA style?a.(Gil, Sy and Lee, 2015)c. (Gil and
Lee, 2015)b.(Lee et.al., 2015)d.(2015, Gil et.al.)

55.In what research does statistical analysis heavily focused in making inal report?a.Ethnographic
studyc. Qualitative researchb.Phenomenological studyd.Quantitative research

56.In descriptive research, which of the following is considered in the questionnaires?a.Careful selection
of variablesb.Validation of the questionnairec.Well-deined criterion variablesd.Critical identiication of
extraneous variables

57.What type of inquiry where relations are established through the collection ofnumerical data which
are analyzed to derived generalization?a.Ex-post facto studyc. Quasi Researchb.Qualitative
Researchd.Quantitative Research

58.What is the sample size of N=3,500 and e=0.01?a.259c. 2,593b.260d. 2,594

59.What research design is best suited to test the research question “Is constructivistteaching method
more effective for increasing students’ mathematics achievementthan traditional teaching method”?
a.Causal c. Historicalb.Experimentald. Survey

60.To test the hypothesis, “Listening to music lowers blood pressure levels”, whatquantitative research
design/s would you use?a.Experimentalc. Surveyb.Historicald. Both a and c

61.What is the 38% of 1000?a.118c. 399b.380d. 840

62.If 1% is to 0.01, 100% is to ____.a.0.0001c. 0.1b.0.001d. 1

63.A research which involves the height and weight of the respondents where youcorrelate those
variables is an example of what research?a.Causal c. Experimentalb.Correlationald. Historical

64.In which of the following research samples is not an example of historical research?a.High school
graduation diplomas from the 1920s.b.Essays written by elementary school during the Civil
Warc.Attendee record form different school districts over a 40-years old periodd.Effect of romantic
relationships to the academic performance of the grade 12 ictstudents.

65.What is the most effective method to conduct descriptive research?a.Document method

c.Observation Methodb.Experiment Methodd. Survey method
66.What research design would you use if you are about to test the research question:how does pre-
school attendance affect social maturity at the end of the irst grade?a.Causalc. Experiment
b.Correlationd. Historical

67.What is the sample size of N=250 using e=5%?c.113c. 159d.154d. 160

68.What is the subset of population?a.Respondentsc. Sampling frameb.Sampled. Sample size

69.What represents the population?a.nc. pb.Nd. P

70.What is the rate of usable responses?a.Response ratec. Sampling errorb.Sampling biasd. Population
rate