Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VII – CENTRAL VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CEBU PROVINCE
SIBONGA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Third Quarter Examination
School Year: 2023-2024

INQUIRIES, INVESTIGATIONS AND IMMERSION

Name:_________________________________________Date:____________________ Score:__________
School: _______________________________________ Grade & Section:__________________________
Directions: Read and answer each item carefully. Write the letter of your choice in the space provided.
______1. When dealing with problems, research can give solutions and enhance the knowledge of the
researchers. What is research?
A. Underestimate various issues and decreases public awareness
B. Process of systematic inquiry that entails the collection of data
C. Address outdated framework to guide thinking and plan of action
D. Provides a theory to resolve existing problems and trends in a field

______2. One way to inquire about ideas to help a researcher develop concepts is by asking questions and
knowing the interests of the persons involved in a particular issue. Which of the following refers to
the statement?
A. Brainstorming C. Inquiry
B. Concept mapping D. Questions

______3. If an inquiry is a method that has the aim of extending knowledge, what about inquiry-based
learning?
A. A form of active learning that starts by browsing problems
B. A theory that interprets various types of inquiry and action
C. An approach to encourage students to engage in problem-solving
D. More on arguing about a topic that a student already knows and experience

______4. A researcher documented an overview of the entire project to determine goals and expectations.
Which of the following did the research use?
A. Inquiry C. Research plan
B. Brainstorming D. Inquiry-based learning

______5. Is there a significant difference between the level of performance of the Senior High School work
immersion students to the regular students performing inside the classroom? Which of the
following types of research questions does this belong to?
A. Factor-relating questions C. Situation-relating questions
B. Factor-isolating questions D. Situation-producing questions

______6. What refers to data collection and analysis of philosophical and methodological models to help
design a research work?
A. Conceptual framework C. Rationale
B. Scope and delimitation D. Purpose of the study
______7. Which of the following research questions is a situation-producing question?
 A. How do the study habits influence the achievement level of the Grade 11 students in their major
subjects?
B. What are the most effective food supplements to be given to increase the productivity of tilapia
farming?
C. What is the level of description of the study habits of senior high school students in terms of
review time?
D. How can counseling services be organized to promote family bonding among parents and
elementary school pupils?

______8. To make your research more manageable, which of the following should be done best?
A. Determine your respondents by conducting an initial interview
B. Address a particular problem that will impact the lives of people
C. Check the availability of references by visiting a thrift shop store
D. Choose a topic that discreetly interests your attitude and personality

______9. Which of the following guides on making the conceptual framework should be used in finding
studies with the same variable to figure out how these are related to your study?
A. Do a literature review C. Pick your research topic
B. Build your conceptual framework D. Identify the important variables

For questions 10-11, refer to the table below.

Earning Profile of Social Media Managers for Year 2024

AGE INCOME YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

23-27 ₱23,000-₱30,000 3-5

28-35 ₱31,000-₱38,000 6-8

36-40 ₱39,000-₱46,000 9-11

______10. Which interpretations are correct in analyzing the table above?

I. The age directly reflects presumably how many years the person has been working as a social
media manager.
II. The age is directly proportional to the experience of the social media manager.
III. The income seems dependent on the age of the social media manager alone.
IV. The income is inversely proportional to the experience required for the job.
V. The income is directly proportional to the experience required for the job.

A. I, II, and IV B. I, II, and V C. I, III, and IV D. I, III, and V

______11. Which among the following statements could be true based on the data given in the table?
A. Social media managers under the age bracket of 36-40 years old are considered old.
B. A thirty-thousand-peso (₱30,000) income is relatively low for social media managers who have 3-5
years of entry experience.
C. The starting age of social media managers also reflects how early or late they have done the job,
hence their cumulative working experience.
D. Social media managers aged 28-35 have a higher chance of getting a higher salary than those in the
age bracket 36-40, especially when they will have more cumulative experience in doing the job.

______12. Which of the following attributes is related to quantitative research?

 A. Describes themes
B. Covers multiple issues but assembles required information
C. Explores experiences, meanings, perceptions, and feelings
D. Explains prevalence, incidence, extent, nature of issue, opinions and attitudes

______13. Which of the following is not a characteristic or requirement for the research process?
A. Empirical B. Controlled C. Critical D. Radical

______14. Whenever you refer to someone else’s work, what is required to avoid plagiarism?
A. Author B. Bibliography C. Citation D. Reference

______15. Which is one of the functions of a literature review?

A. To identify a research problem
B. To provide reliable research findings
C. To demonstrate that you can use the internet
D. To provide a theoretical background to the study

______16. Evidence-based practice refers to the delivery of services based on research evidence about their
effectiveness and the service provider’s critical judgment as to the suitability and appropriateness of
the service for the client. In the research setting for evidence-based research, is this true or not?
A. True, because without evidence for the research, it will be one-sided and biased.
B. True, because evidence is the only key to well-supported and well-grounded research.
C. False, because without other supporting facts and figures, the evidence presented will be weak.
D. False, because arguably, the evidence presented will be assessed according to its suitability and
usefulness.

______17. Jack lists the names of his target population and randomly selects individuals from that list.
Which of the following types of sampling procedure is he using?
A. Purposive sampling C. Simple random sampling
B. Multi-stage sampling D. Stratified random sampling

______18. Dino chooses 20 samples from a total population of 100, and he arrives at a sampling interval of
five. What is the sampling procedure he used?
A. Random sampling C. Systematic sampling
B. Simple random sampling D. Non-random sampling

______19. If a researcher aims to provide an overview of the theoretical and conceptual framework guiding
the study, which section of the paper would they primarily focus on?
A. Introduction C. Conclusion
B. Literature Review D. Recommendation

______20. When should the page number in the citation be applicable?

A. Citing direct quotations C. Citing two authors
B. Citing secondary sources D. Citing the year of publication

______21. Which option is least related to a qualitative approach?

A. Flexible B. Numerical C. Unstructured D. Open

______22. Ms. Reyes’ class is conducting research regarding the loss of family members due to covid-19
 virus. They want to explore the lived experiences of the bereaved families who share the same
situation. What method should be used by the group?
A. Ethnography B. Case Study C. Narrative D. Phenomenological

______23. Based on the situation found in item number 22, what kind of research will the class of Ms.
Reyes be doing?
A. Applied research C. Quantitative research
B. Descriptive research D. Qualitative research

______24. If you are one of the students in Ms. Reyes’ class, how will you gather data to make the research
reliable?
A. Write a letter to the concerned individuals immediately and ambush an interview
B. Conduct an individual interview with the family members and record their responses
C. Ask permission for the family members to live with them to participate in their daily living
D. Decline all the tasks Ms. Reyes gave because of ethical considerations necessary for the study

______25. The following are the characteristics of an effective research topic EXCEPT:
A. It should be specific, not general. C. It should be of the researcher’s interest.
B. It should be clear and ambiguous. D. It should be significant to the field of study.

______26. A research problem is a statement of concern in any area. May it be quantitative or qualitative, it
should not be _________.
A. Contributory to the development of the problem
B. Based on shreds of evidence and creative fiction
C. Formulated before carrying out actions in the research
D. Stating the specific sub-problems in interrogative form

______27. The following are the correct ways of writing an analysis and interpretation of data EXCEPT:
A. The synthesis should follow after the presentation of the data from the table or chart
B. The analysis should be indicative of the researcher’s interpretation backed with literature from
Chapter 2
C. The synthesis should be the concluding part of each paragraph in presenting data and
interpretation
D. The first part of the paragraph should present the general data first from the table indicated or
chart of data presented

______28. Tina wants to further expound her research regarding genetic mutation and how stem cells can
possibly ease the effects of genetic mutation. She will find reliable sources for her additional
literature in the following links EXCEPT:
A. Wikipedia.com C. Jstor.com
B. Researchgate.com D. Scholar.google.com

______29. The following is required when writing a Review of Related Literature EXCEPT:
A. Verified source of knowledge from trusted websites, books, and journals
B. Tabloids and other non-verified sources which offer convenient bits of information
C. Stratified thoughts are significantly arranged according to the nature of the importance of the
literature cited.
D. Well-structured ideas of thoughts, literature, philosophies, and or theories that are useful to the
study conducted.

______30. Qualitative research is associated with_________________________.

 A. Measurement of variables
B. A structured, rigid methodology
C. Emphasis on greater sample size
D. Unstructured, flexible, and open methodology

______31. The following are operational steps of the Eight-Step Model of the research process, EXCEPT:
A. Selecting a sample C. Writing a research report
B. Conducting a survey D. Formulation of a research question

______32. If the source of your Review of Related Literature has three (3) or more authors, cite only one
author’s name then add ________.
A. Author’s complete name C. Publishing company
B. Et. al. and its publication year D. Year publication and page number

For nos. 33- 36, arrange the following citations according to APA style formatting.

______33. stated that an effective formative assessment can foster a learner and assessment-centered focus
1 2
Gikandi et.al. (2011) through formative feedback and enhanced learner engagement.
3 4

A. 2341 B. 4213 C. 3124 D. 1324

______34. One study found that the most important element (Gass, 1984) is familiarity with the topic
1 2 3
in comprehending non-native speech
4

A. 1324 B. 2314 C. 3421 D. 1432

______35. (Gass & Varonis, 1984, p. 85) facilitates the interpretation of the entire message” “the listener's
1 2 3
familiarity with the topic of discourse greatly One study found that

A. 1324 B. 2412 C. 4324 D. 4321

______36. in their living quarters is the most important factor in nursing home residents' perception of their
1 2 3
autonomy Smith (2000) concludes that personal privacy
4

A. 1324 B. 2341 C. 4321 D. 4123

______37. At the start of each research project, a researcher has to decide on:
A. How many participants to include
B. How many books to order from the library
C. The journal the report will be published in
D. What research question will be answered
______38. The three perspectives that form the basis of the classification of types of research are as follows:
 I. Applications of the Findings of the Research Study
II. Objectives of the Study
III. Relevance of the Study
IV. Mode of Enquiry used in Conducting the Study
V. Data Gathered in the Study

A. I, II, and IV B. I, II, and V C. I, III, and IV D. I, III, and V

______39. An interview schedule is a:

A. Research objective C. Variable
B. Data collection method D. Sampling method

______40. Processing and displaying data does NOT depend on:

A. Ethical consideration
B. Your computer skills
C. The type of information
D. The way you want to communicate the findings

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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VII – CENTRAL VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CEBU PROVINCE
SIBONGA DISTRICT
_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Third Quarter Examination

School Year: 2023-2024

INQUIRIES, INVESTIGATIONS AND IMMERSION

Name:_________________________________________Date:____________________ Score:__________
School: _______________________________________ Grade & Section:__________________________

Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. When dealing with problems, research can give solutions and enhance the knowledge of the researchers.
 What is research?
A. address outdated framework to guide thinking and plan of action
B. process of systematic inquiry that entails the collection of data
C. provides a theory to resolve existing problems and trends in a field
D. underestimate various issues and decreases public awareness

2. One way to inquire about ideas to help a researcher develop concepts is by asking questions and knowing
the interests of the persons involved in a particular issue. Which of the following refers to the statement?
A. brainstorming B. concept mapping C. inquiry D. questions

3. If an inquiry is a method that has the aim of extending knowledge, what about inquiry-based learning?
A. a form of active learning that starts by browsing problems
B. a theory that interprets various types of inquiry and action
C. an approach to encourage students to engage in problem-solving
D. more on arguing about a topic that a student already knows and experience

4. A researcher documented an overview of the entire project to determine goals and expectations. Which of
the following did the research use?
A. brainstorming B. inquiry C. inquiry-based learning D. research plan

5. The following are the characteristics of an effective research topic EXCEPT:

A. It should be clear and ambiguous. C. It should be of the researcher’s interest.
B. It should be specific, not general. D. It should be significant to the field of study.

6. A research problem is a statement of a concern in any area. May it be quantitative or qualitative, it should
not be _________.
A. based on shreds of evidence and creative fiction
B. contributory to the development of the problem
C. formulated before carrying out actions in the research
D. stating the specific sub-problems in interrogative form

7. Is there a significant difference between the level of performance of the Senior High School work
immersion students to the regular students performing inside the classroom? Which of the following
types of research questions does this belong to?
A. Factor-isolating questions C. Situation-relating questions
B. Factor-relating questions D. Situation-producing questions

8. Which of the following research questions is a situation-producing question?

A. How can counseling services be organized to promote family bonding among parents and
elementary school pupils?
B. How do the study habits influence the achievement level of the Grade 11 students in their major
subjects?
C. What are the most effective food supplements to be given to increase the productivity of tilapia
farming?
D. What is the level of description of the study habits of senior high school students in terms of
review time

9. What refers to data collection and analysis of philosophical and methodological models to help design a
research work?
A. purpose of the study C. conceptual framework
B. scope and delimitation D. rationale
10. To make your research more manageable, which of the following should be done best?
A. address a particular problem that will impact the lives of people
B. Check the availability of references by visiting a thrift shop store
C. Choose a topic that discreetly interests your attitude and personality
D. Determine your respondents by conducting an initial interview

11. Which of the following guides on making the conceptual framework should be used in finding studies
with the same variable to figure out how these are related to your study?
A. build your conceptual framework C. identify the important variables
B. do a literature review D. pick your research topic

12. The following are the correct ways of writing an analysis and interpretation of data EXCEPT:
A. The first part of the paragraph should present the general data first from the table indicated or
chart of data presented
B. The analysis should be indicative of the the researcher’s interpretation backed with a literature
from Chapter 2
C. The synthesis should be the concluding part of each paragraph in presenting a data and
interpretation
D. The synthesis should follow after the presentation of the data from the table or chart

13. Tina wants to further expound her research regarding genetic mutation and how stem cells can possibly
ease the effects of genetic mutation. She will find reliable sources for her additional literature in the
following links EXCEPT:
A. Wikipedia.com C. Jstor.com
B. Researchgate.com D. Scholar.google.com

For questions 14-15, refer to the table below.

Earning Profile of Social Media Managers for Year 2024

AGE INCOME YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

23-27 ₱23,000-₱30,000 3-5

28-35 ₱31,000-₱38,000 6-8

36-40 ₱39,000-₱46,000 9-11

14. Which interpretations are correct in analyzing the table above?

I. The age directly reflects presumably how many years the person has been working as a social
media manager.
II. The age is directly proportional to the experience of the social media manager.
III. The income seems dependent on the age of the social media manager alone.
IV. The income is inversely proportional to the experience required for the job.
V. The income is directly proportional to the experience required for the job.

A. I, II, and IV B. I, II, and V C. I, III, and IV D. I, III, and V

15. Which among the following statements could be true based on the data given from the table?
E. Social media managers aged 28-35 have a higher chance in getting a higher salary than those in the
age bracket 36-40, especially when they will have more cumulative experience in doing the job.
F. The starting age of social media managers also reflect how early or late they have done the job,
hence their cumulative working experience
G. A thirty thousand peso (₱30,000) income is relatively low for social media managers who have 3-5
years of entry experience.
H. Social media managers under the age bracket of 36-40 years old are considered old.

16. The following are required when writing a Review of Related Literature except:
A. Verified source of knowledge from trusted websites, books and journals
B. Tabloids and other non-verified sources which offer convenient bits of information
C. Stratified thoughts significantly arranged according to the nature of importance of the literatures
cited.
D. Well-structured idea of thoughts, literature, philosophies and or theories that are useful to the
study conducted.

17. Which of the following attributes is related to quantitative research?

A. Explores experiences, meanings, perceptions and feelings
B. Describes themes
C. Covers multiple issues but assembles required information
D. Explains prevalence, incidence, extent, nature of issue, opinions and attitudes

18. Qualitative research is associated with_________________________.

A. Emphasis on greater sample size
B. Measurement of variables
C. A structured, rigid methodology
D. Unstructured, flexible and open methodology

19. The following are operational steps of the Eight-Step Model of the research process, EXCEPT:
A. Selecting a sample
B. Writing a research report
C. Conducting a survey
D. Formulation of a research question

20. Which of the following is not a characteristic or requirement for the research process?
A. Empirical
B. Controlled
C. Critical
D. Radical

21. Whenever you refer to someone else’s work, what is required to avoid plagiarism?

A. author B. bibliography C. citation D. reference

22. If the source of your Review of Related Literature has three (3) or more authors, cite only one author’s
name then add ________.

A. author’s complete name C. publishing company

 B. et. al. and its publication year D. year publication and page number

23. When should the page number in the citation be applicable?

A. citing direct quotations C. citing two authors

B. citing secondary sources D. citing the year of publication

For nos. 24- 27, arrange the following citations according to APA style formatting.

24. stated that an effective formative assessment can foster a learner and assessment-centered focus

1 2
Gikandi et.al. (2011) through formative feedback and enhanced learner engagement.

3 4

A. 2341 B. 4213 C. 3124 D. 1324

25. One study found that the most important element (Gass & Varonis, 1984) is familiarity with the topic

1 2 3

in comprehending non-native speech

A. 1324 B. 2314 C. 3421 D. 1432

26. (Gass & Varonis, 1984, p. 85) facilitates the interpretation of the entire message” “the listener's
1 2 3
familiarity with the topic of discourse greatly One study found that

A. 1324 B. 2412 C. 4324 D. 4321

27. in their living quarters is the most important factor in nursing home residents' perception of their
1 2 3
autonomy Smith (2000) concludes that personal privacy
4

A. 1324 B. 2341 C. 4321 D. 4123

28. At the start of each research project a researcher has to decide on:
A. How many participants to include
B. How many books to order from the library
C. The journal the report will be published in
D. What research question will be answered
29. Which is one of the functions of a literature review?
A. To identify a research problem
B. To provide reliable research findings
C. To demonstrate that you can use the internet
D. To provide a theoretical background to the study

30. Evidence-based practice refers to the delivery of services based upon research evidence about their
effectiveness and the service provider’s critical judgment as to the suitability and appropriateness of the
service for the client. In the research setting for evidence-based research, is this true or not?
E. True, because without evidence to the research, it will be one-sided and biased.
F. True, because evidence is the only key to a well-supported and wel-grounded research.
G. False, because without other supporting facts and figures, the evidence presented will be weak.
H. False, because arguably, evidence presented will be assessed according to its suitability and
usefulness.

31. The three perspectives that form the basis of classification of types of research are as follows:
I. Applications of the Findings of the Research Study
II. Objectives of the Study
III. Relevance of the Study
IV. Mode of Enquiry used in Conducting the Study
V. Data Gathered in the Study

A. I, II, and IV B. I, II, and V C. I, III, and IV D. I, III, and V

32. Jack is listing the names of his target population and randomly selects individuals from that list. Which
of the following types of sampling procedure is he using?

A. purposive sampling C. simple random sampling

B. multi-stage sampling D. stratified random sampling

33. Dino chooses 20 samples from a total population of 100, and he arrives at a sampling interval of five.
What is the sampling procedure he used?

A. random sampling C. non-random sampling

B. simple random sampling D. systematic sampling

34. If a researcher aims to provide an overview of the theoretical and conceptual framework guiding the
study, which section of the paper would they primarily focus on?

A. Introduction B. Literature Review C. Conclusion D. Recommendation

35. An interview schedule is a:

A. Data collection method
B. Research objective
C. Sampling method
D. Variable

36. Processing and displaying data does NOT depend on:

 A. The way you want to communicate the findings
B. The type of information
C. Ethical consideration
D. Your computer skills

37. Which option is least related to a qualitative approach?

A. Flexible B. Numerical C. Unstructured D. Open

38. The class of Ms. Reyes is conducting research regarding the loss of family members due to covid-19
virus. They want to explore the lived experiences of the bereaved families who share the same situation.
What method should be used by the group?

A. Ethnography B. Case Study C. Narrative D. Phenomenological

39. Based on the situation found in item number 38, what kind of research will the class of Ms. Reyes be
doing?

A. applied research C. quantitative research

B. descriptive research D. qualitative research

40. 32. If you are one of the students in Ms. Reyes’ class, how will you gather data to make the research
reliable?

A. ask permission for the family members to live with them to participate in their
daily living
B. conduct an individual interview with the family members and record their responses
C. decline all the tasks Ms. Reyes gave because of ethical considerations necessary for the study
D. write a letter to the concerned individuals immediately and ambush an interview