Grade 12

Practical Research 2

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Module 1

____1. Which of the following refers to a systematic empirical investigation of

occurrences that is observable using statistical, mathematical or computational
techniques?
a. Quantitative Research c. Qualitative Research
b. Research Design d. Variable

____2. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about quantitative research?

a. Quantitative research makes use of numerals in the interpretation of results.
b. The objective of quantitative research is to employ theories to test a
phenomenon
c. Quantitative research directs you to focus on thing through statistics
d. None of these

____3. Which of the following refers to the framework of research?

a. Quantitative Research c. Qualitative Research
b. Research Design d. Variable

____4. Which of the following research designs allows the researcher to examine the
phenomenon with reference to time?
a. Descriptive c. Correlational
b. Developmental d. Epidemiological

____5. Which of the following research designs is used in observing, documenting and
describing a phenomenon occurring in natural setting without any manipulation or
control?
a. Descriptive c. Correlational
b. Developmental d. Epidemiological

____6. The design that design that lets the researcher connect the present to the future
and starts with the cause and arrive with a presumed effects is __________.
a. Prospective Research Design c. Retrospective Research Design
b. Cross-sectional design d. Cohort Design

____7. A design where the researcher studies the current situation by seeking facts and
figures from the past is ________.
a. Prospective Research Design c. Retrospective Research Design
b. Cross-sectional design d. Cohort Design

____8. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of quantitative research?

a. It makes use of structured research instruments.
b. It is conducted on significant sample size that represents the population to
assure the reliability of results.
c. Quantitative studies could be repeated that gives a high reliability of results.
d. It makes use of words in interpreting results.
____9. Which of the following is NOT a strength of quantitative research?
a. This method does not consider the meaning behind social phenomenon
b. You can collect more information quickly
c. Quantitative Research uses randomized samples
d. Results duplication is possible
____10. Which of the following is NOT a weakness of Quantitative Research?
a. This method does not consider the meaning behind social phenomenon.
b. Quantitative research studies can be very expensive.
c. There is no access to specific feedback in quantitative research.
d. All of these

Module 2
1. Which of the following is NOT true about anthropology?
a. Anthropology is a research method of combing qualitative and quantitative
research data.
b. It is concerned with exploring connections simultaneously, amidst cultural
Differences, Alternatives and Identity
c. It does not establish methods that will help find the bigger picture, create
demographic characterization that will be helpful in understanding how a society
is organized.
d. Many discoveries in this filed like human behavior in the society, racial
conflicts, and human evolution have given enormous contribution to the
improvement of human life

2. Which of the following does not show the importance of quantitative research in the
field of education?
a. Improvement educational practices that may lead to more quality learning of
the students
b. validates, test and challenge existing educational practices that may lead to
reforms
c. Helps to identify problems and suggest possible solutions.
d. None of these

3. Which of these correctly describes the importance of quantitative research in

Accountancy Business and Administration?
a. Researches can help design a new product service figuring out what is not
needed by the community
b. Research results could never guarantee sufficient distribution of products and
decide where they need to increase their product distribution
c. Correctly determine its customers and their preferences, establish an
enterprise in its most feasible location, deliver quality goods, and services.
d. None of these

4. Which of these correctly describes the importance of quantitative research in Science

Technology, Engineering and Mathematics?
a. Researches are done to obtain significant information about disease trends
and risks factors.
b. Research does not determine the effectiveness and even side effects of drugs
and therapies in different population
c. providing designs that are not creatively beautiful and at the same time give
more convenience and efficiency
d. None of these

5. Which of these correctly describes the importance of quantitative research in the field
of Humanities and Social Sciences?
a. Research helps in providing solutions to the social problems felt by people
b. Researches lead to the misunderstanding of social interactions
c. Research lead to the formulation of new theories and practices that contribute
to societal chaos.
 d. None of these
Module 3
1. Variables that have values that lie along an evenly dispersed range of numbers
when there is an absolute zero are called __________.
a. Interval Variables c. Ordinal Variable
b. Nominal Variable d. Ratio Variable

____2. Variable whose data values are ranged in real interval and can be as large as from
negative infinity to positive infinity are ________.
a. Interval Variables c. Ordinal Variable
b. Nominal Variable d. Ratio Variable

____3. Categories that cannot be ordered in any particular way are called ___________.
a. Interval Variables c. Ordinal Variable
b. Nominal Variable d. Ratio Variable

____4. The factor that is observed and measured to determine the effect of the
independent variable in an experiment is __________.
a. Dependent Variables c. Independent Variable
b. Control Variable d. Intervening Variable

____5. Factors controlled by the experimenter to cancel out or neutralize any effect on
the observed phenomenon are __________.
a. Dependent Variables c. Independent Variable
b. Control Variable d. Intervening Variable

____6. Factors that theoretically effects observed phenomenon but cannot be seen,
measured or manipulated are __________.
a. Dependent Variables c. Independent Variable
b. Control Variable d. Intervening Variable

____7. Variables that are not actually measured or observed in the study are ________.
a. Dependent Variables c. Independent Variable
b. Confounding Variable d. Intervening Variable

____8. Number of students taking a statistics course is an example of what type of

variable?
a. Discrete Variable c. Independent Variable
b. Continuous Variable d. Intervening Variable

____9. Number of cars is an example of what type of variable?

a. Discrete Variable c. Independent Variable
b. Continuous Variable d. Intervening Variable

____10. Variables that are held constant are called _______.

a. Dependent Variables c. Independent Variable
b. Control Variable d. Intervening Variable

____11. In the statement; “Higher Education typically leads to higher income,” what is
the independent variable?
a. Higher Education c. Higher income
b. Better occupation d. None of these
____12. In the statement; “Higher Education typically leads to higher income,” what is
the dependent variable?
a. Higher Education c. Higher income
b. Better occupation d. None of these

____13. In the statement; “Higher Education typically leads to higher income,” what is
the intervening variable?
a. Higher Education c. Higher income
b. Better occupation d. None of these

____14. In the statement; “How Stress Affects the Mental State of Human beings,” what
is the dependent variable?
a. Stress c. Mental health of human being
b. Both A and C d. None of these

____15. In the statement; “How Stress Affects the Mental State of Human beings,” what
is the independent variable?
a. Stress c. Mental health of human being
b. Both A and C d. None of these
Module 4-5
1] Which of the following is incorrect in writing a research title?
A] The title must summarize the main idea of the study
B] A friendly conversation can be a source of a research topic
C] Stating the significance of the study is the first phase in research
D] An existing problem in your classroom can be considered as a research
Problem

2] The objective and research questions in a research are the elements of _____.
A] definition of terms C] research design
B] framework of the study D] statement of the problem

3] It is a statement of a long-term objective expected to be achieved by the study.

A] Purpose of the study C. Research question
B. Research problem D. Significance of the study

4] Which part of the research study wherein it answers the question “What facets of
the problem (phenomenon) are known and what need further investigations” ?
A] Background of the study C] research paradigm
B] Definition of terms D] statement of the problem

5] Which part of the research study wherein you can state the antecedents of the
study, the reasons why this topic is proposed relative to previous studies?
A] Background of the study C] research paradigm
B] Definition of terms D] statement of the problem

6] It is the part of the research which refers to the short narrative on the importance
and validity of the problem.
A] Background of the study C] Significance of the study
B] Scope and delimitation D] Statement of the problem

7] It is the part of the research which tells what is done to make the situation that
exists more like what it should be.
A] Background of the study C] Significance of the study
B] Scope and delimitation D] Statement of the problem

8] This is a statement of a long-term objective expected to be achieved by the study.

A] Purpose of the study C] Specific Objective
B] Research Questions D] Variables

9] These are specific questions which are to be answered in the study.

A] Purpose of the study C] Specific Objective
B] Research Questions D] Variables

10] It is the part of the research which discusses the parameters of the research.
 A] Background of the study C] Significance of the study
B] Scope and delimitation D] Statement of the problem

11] The following are included in the Scope and limitation EXCEPT:
A] The topic of investigation and the variables included
B] The venue or setting of the research
C] The time frame by which the study is conducted
D] The specific objectives of the research

12] This part of research is where the researcher defines who will benefit out of the
findings of the study.
A] Background of the study C] Significance of the study
B] Scope and delimitation D] Statement of the problem

13] What is the difference between research questions and research objectives?
A] The question is worded by the researcher; the objective is not.
B] One of these is proposed by a supervisor.
C] The wording of one is likely to be more specific than the other.
D] No difference, they are the same.

14] A student plans a research project; it is called A description of IBM. On the limited
information we have (the title), which ONE of these bests applies to the idea?
A] It has an acceptable purpose.
B] It is wide.
C] It is narrow.
D] It has an acceptable method.

15] Which of the following should not be a criterion for a good research project?
A] Demonstrates the abilities of the researcher
B] Is dependent on the completion of other projects
C] Demonstrates the integration of different fields of knowledge
D] Develops the skills of the researcher
16] Which of the following is a good research question?
A] To produce a report on student job searching behaviors
B] To identify the relationship between self-efficacy and student job searching
behaviors
C] Students with higher levels of self-efficacy will demonstrate more active job
searching behaviors
D] Do students with high levels of self-efficacy demonstrate more active job
searching behaviors?

17. A review of the literature prior to formulating research questions allows the
researcher to:
A] Provide an up-to-date understanding of the subject, its significance, and
structure
B] Guide the development of research questions
C] Present the kinds of research methodologies used in previous studies
D] All of the above
18. The statement of purpose in research study should:
A] Identify the design of the study
B] Identify the intent or objective of the study
C] Specify the type of people to be used in the study
D] Describe the study

19. Why is the statement “What are the effects of extracurricular activities on
cognitive development of school age children” not a good statement of a
quantitative research question?
A] Because there is no connection between extracurricular activities and
cognitive development
 B] Because there are not enough school age children engaged in
extracurricular activities to conduct the study
C] Because the study would be too difficult to do given all the different
Extracurricular activities
D] Because the statement was not specific enough to provide an
understanding of the variables being investigated

20. Sources of researchable problems can include:

A] Researchers’ own experiences as educators
B] Practical issues that require solutions
C] Theory and past research
D] All of the above