c) Utilizing naturalistic methods

RESEARCH IN EVERYDAY d) Dealing with numbers and measurements

LIFE
________ 7: According to Beck (2004), which research
method deals with human experiences and
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Read each question understanding directly?
carefully and select the BEST answer. Write a) Quantitative Research
b) Basic Research
the letter of your answer on the space
c) Qualitative Research
provided. Each question requires one
d) Applied Research
answer only and STRICTLY NO
ERASURES. Question 8: What is the main characteristic of qualitative
________ 1: What type of research is focused on direct research?
application while enhancing understanding of a problem a) Concerned with numbers and measurements
and making scientific theories more understandable? b) Emphasizes direct application
a) Basic Research c) Focuses on experiences and understanding
b) Applied Research d) Follows positivist scientific methods
c) Quantitative Research
d) Qualitative Research ________ 9: Which step in the research process
involves analyzing gathered data to answer research
________ 2: Which characteristic of research involves queries?
keeping all variables constant except those being tested a) Collecting data
or experimented on? b) Analyzing data
a) Empirical c) Formulating hypothesis
b) Systematic d) Interpret and report
c) Controlled
d) Analytical ________ 10: Which ethical norm involves protecting
confidential communication?
________ 3: Which step in the research process a) Honesty
involves formulating questions to be investigated? b) Integrity
a) Define research problem c) Confidentiality
b) Review of related literature d) Carefulness
c) Formulating hypothesis
d) Research design ________ 11: What is the primary characteristic of
empirical research?
________ 4: According to Resnik (2007), what is the a) Focuses on direct application
significance of ethical norms in conducting research? b) Deals with human experiences
a) They promote collaboration among researchers. c) Based on observations and experiments
b) They ensure accountability in research activities. d) Concerned with understanding and words
c) They increase the public's awareness of research
studies. ________ 12: Which step in the research process
d) They facilitate the pursuit of knowledge and truth. involves determining the population and setting for the
study?
________ 5: Which ethical code emphasizes avoiding a) Review of related literature
biases in various aspects of research? b) Formulating hypothesis
a) Openness c) Research design
b) Objectivity d) Analyzing data
c) Respect
d) Carefulness ________ 13: According to Resnik (2007), what is the
importance of responsible publication in research?
________ 6: What is the primary focus of quantitative a) To promote collaboration among researchers
research? b) To avoid careless errors and negligence
a) Understanding human experiences c) To minimize risks to human lives and privacy
b) Direct application of findings d) To avoid duplicating publications
 ________ 21: Which type of qualitative research
________ 14: Which ethical norm in research involves understanding how people give meaning to their
emphasizes the importance of sharing data, results, and experiences, such as the death of loved ones or acts of
ideas? kindness?
a) Objectivity a) Ethnography
b) Openness b) Phenomenology
c) Integrity c) Grounded theory
d) Carefulness d) Case study

________ 15: What is the primary focus of basic
research?
a) Direct application of findings
b) Solving specific problems
c) Understanding fundamental principles
d) Using numerical data for analysis
________ 22: What is the primary focus of ethnography?
a) Developing new theories based on collected data
b) Examining the substance of communication
c) Understanding the daily lives of a cultural group
d) Investigating specific individuals or situations over
time

________ 16: According to Beck (2004), what method of ________ 23: Grounded theory in qualitative research is
research is concerned with discovering human difficulties characterized by:
directly? a) Detailed examination of issues
a) Basic Research b) Analyzing historical documents
b) Quantitative Research c) Developing theories from collected data
c) Qualitative Research d) Studying participants' perceptions and experiences
d) Applied Research
________ 24: What does a case study involve?
________ 17: Which step in the research process a) Explaining past events through primary documents
involves identifying existing evidence related to the b) Analyzing communication content
research problem? c) Investigating a person, group, or situation over time
a) Define research problem d) Understanding cultural group dynamics
b) Review of related literature
c) Formulating hypothesis ________ 25: Which method of qualitative research
d) Collecting data involves analyzing the substance of communication,
such as letters or videos?
________ 18: What is the primary characteristic of a) Historical analysis
systematic research? b) Content and discourse analysis
a) Based on valid procedures and principles c) Grounded theory
b) Unbiased and logical d) Phenomenology
c) Concerned with experiences and understanding
d) Deals with human experiences ________ 26: According to Franenkel and Wallen
(1988), qualitative research primarily focuses on:
________ 19: Which ethical norm in research focuses on a) Analyzing numerical data
avoiding discrimination based on various factors? b) Collecting data through surveys
a) Respect c) Understanding participants' perceptions and
b) Social Responsibility experiences
c) Non-Discrimination d) Conducting experiments in controlled settings
d) Legality
________ 27: What is a significant strength of qualitative
________ 20: What is the main characteristic of research regarding data collection?
quantitative research? a) Data can be easily generalized to larger populations
a) Focuses on direct application b) Researchers can easily control the direction of
b) Concerned with understanding and words interviews
c) Deals with human experiences c) Data are collected from a few cases or individuals
d) Concerned with numbers and measurements d) Participants' attitudes towards the process are not
influenced by the researcher's presence
________ 28: One of the weaknesses of qualitative
research is:
a) The researcher's skills heavily influence research
quality
b) Analysis and interpretation of data are typically quick
and straightforward
c) It relies solely on numerical data for analysis
d) Findings are easily generalizable to larger populations
________ 29: Which statement best describes a
strength of qualitative research?
a) Data analysis is usually quick due to the volume of
data
b) Findings can be easily visualized and presented
c) Research quality is not influenced by the researcher's
skills
d) The research framework cannot be revised based on
new information
________ 30: An example of a weakness of qualitative
research is:
a) Data analysis is time-consuming due to the volume of
data
b) Findings are easily transferable to other settings
c) The researcher's presence during data gathering has
no impact on subjects' attitudes
d) Anonymity and confidentiality are easily maintained
when presenting findings
________ 31: Which aspect of qualitative research is
challenging due to the involvement of the researcher?
a) Conducting interviews
b) Data analysis
c) Participant recruitment
d) Maintaining confidentiality
________ 32: In qualitative research, what can lead to
changes in research questions?
a) The researcher's personal interpretation
b) Data analysis for themes or categories
c) The volume of collected data
d) The researcher's presence during data gathering
________ 33: Which type of qualitative research
involves studying primary documents to understand the
connection between past events and the present?
a) Grounded theory
b) Phenomenology
c) Historical analysis
d) Case study
________ 34: What is the main focus of content and
discourse analysis in qualitative research?
a) Understanding participants' perceptions and
experiences
b) Examining the daily lives of cultural groups
c) Analyzing the substance of communication
d) Investigating specific individuals or situations over
time
________ 35: According to the characteristics of
qualitative research, what method is used to collect
data?
a) Experiments in controlled settings
b) Surveys and questionnaires
c) Observation, interviews, documents, emails, blogs,
videos, etc.
d) Analysis of numerical data
________ 36: What does it mean when qualitative
research is described as an emergent design?
a) It follows a pre-determined plan from start to finish
b) It evolves as decisions are made based on ongoing
learning
c) It relies solely on quantitative data for analysis
d) It requires minimal decision-making by the researcher
________ 37: What aspect of qualitative research
requires ongoing decision-making by the researcher?
a) Data analysis techniques
b) Sample selection
c) Research ethics
d) Literature review
________ 38: Which factor should be considered when
deciding on a research topic according to the guidelines?
a) Complexity of the topic
b) Availability of funding
c) Interest in the subject matter
d) Size of the research team
________ 39: What is an important consideration when
choosing a research topic in terms of its relevance to the
community?
a) Availability of information
b) Personal resources
c) Timeliness of the topic
d) Limitations on the subject
________ 40: Which type of research topics should be
avoided?
a) Controversial topics
b) Topics with limited availability of reading materials
c) Topics with broad scope
d) All of the above
________ 41: What is a potential issue with choosing a a) Mass media communication
research topic that is too narrow? b) Professional periodicals
a) It lacks focus c) Books and internet
b) It requires extensive reading d) General periodicals
c) It may be hard to investigate
d) It evolves as decisions are made based on ongoing ________ 49: What is the primary characteristic of an
learning emergent design in qualitative research?
a) It follows a pre-determined plan from start to finish
________ 42: Where can researchers find potential b) It evolves as decisions are made based on ongoing
sources of research topics? learning
a) Work experience only c) It relies solely on quantitative data for analysis
b) General periodicals only d) It requires minimal decision-making by the researcher
c) Mass media communication only
d) Books, internet, journals, and government publications ________ 50: Which factor should be considered when
choosing a research topic according to the guidelines?
________ 43: Which characteristic makes a research a) Personal resources
topic vague? b) Availability of funding
a) It starts with definite adjectives c) Complexity of the topic
b) It is related to personal experiences d) Size of the research team
c) It lacks specificity, using indefinite adjectives
d) It is controversial in nature

________ 44: Which type of research topic is considered

too technical and should be avoided?
a) Controversial topics
b) Highly opinionated topics
c) Topics with limited availability of information
d) Highly technical subjects

________ 45: How should researchers approach

choosing a research topic limited by the teacher's
suggestions?
a) Expand the topic to cover broader areas
b) Stick strictly to the teacher's suggestions
c) Consult with classmates for alternative suggestions
d) Seek approval from the teacher for alternative topics

________ 46: What aspect of qualitative research is

highlighted by the guideline of considering the availability
of information?
a) Data analysis techniques
b) Research ethics
c) Sample selection
d) Interest in the subject matter

________ 47: According to the guidelines, why should

researchers avoid controversial topics?
a) They require extensive reading
b) They lack focus
c) They may be influenced by personal biases
d) They are difficult to investigate

________ 48: Which source of research topics involves

specialized periodicals in different fields?