Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ILOCOS NORTE
ISIC-ISIC NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
VINTAR, ILOCOS NORTE

PR 2 ACTIVITIES

I. Directions: Read and analyze the statements below.Choose the correct letter of your answer.

1. Which of the following is NOT an essential characteristic of a re-searchable question?

A. The question is answerable by some sort of data that can be collected.
B. Answering the question provides a positive outcome to the society.
C. The question is comprehensive.
D. The question is interesting.
2. Which of the following is the most reliable source of research topic idea?
A. Review of Literature C. Folklores
B. Wikipedia D. Blogs
3. Which of the following questions is most suitable for quantitative research?
A. Will the colors of the wall affect children’s preference and engagement during playtime?
B. Is there a relationship between soil components and shape of seeds?
C. Do online materials enhance the performance of students?
D. What are the features of herbal plants in the province?
4. Which of the following best describes the development process for a research question?
A. A broad topic is trimmed down to make it more interesting.
B. Research topic must be refined first before doing preliminary research.
C. As specific question can be broadened to make a study more significant.
D. Preliminary research helps trim down a broad topic to a more manageable question.
5. Which of the following statements is a characteristic of a good research title?
A. It is a short but accurate description of the content of the study
B. It uses abbreviations to shorten the number of characters.
C. All beginning letters of each word is capitalized.
D. It indicates all variables in the study.
6. Which of the following is the most common form of the research title?
A. Interrogative C. Question form
B. Declarative D. Phrase

II.Directions: On the space provided, write TRUE if the statement describes quantitative research and FALSE if it is
incorrect.
_______1. Quantitative data can be presented using tables and graphs.
_______2. The results of quantitative research can be used to generalize and predict.
_______3. Quantitative research is flexible so at any stage, the study may change.
_______4. Quantitative data are more credible, reliable, and useful than qualitative data.
_______5. The research study cannot be replicated or repeated because it is unique in every case.
_______6. Data are in the form of numbers and analyzed statistically.
_______7. Data analysis is an on-going process. It can be done at any stage of the process.
_______8. The behavior of the participants is observed and is critical to the analysis of results.
_______9. Analysis of data is less time-consuming.
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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ILOCOS NORTE
ISIC-ISIC NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
VINTAR, ILOCOS NORTE

______10. In quantitative research, the researcher participates and engages the participants in the study

III, Directions: Identify the Independent, Dependent and Extraneous variable/s in each of the following situations.
1. Three groups of students were placed in a classroom with controlled room temperatures of 18°C, 20°C, 25°C. The
math exam scores of the students were then taken and compared to the other groups.
Independent variable: ____________________________________________________
Dependent variable: ______________________________________________________
Extraneous variable: _____________________________________________________
2. An online seller would like to know whether the indication of price on Facebook posts will attract consumers more. He
posted 50 products for sale on Facebook market, 25 of which he indicated the price while the remaining 25 products, did
not have prices. Buyers were just instructed to send him a personal message (pm) if they want to know the price. He
then identified which products have greater sales.
Independent variable: ____________________________________________________
Dependent variable: ______________________________________________________
Extraneous variable: _____________________________________________________
3. A housewife wanted to know which soil is best for her pechay plants: the soil purchased from an online seller, soil
from her backyard compost or the soil underneath the nearby bamboo tree. She planted 30 pechay seeds into each soil
source and then compared the growth of pechay after a month.
Independent variable: ____________________________________________________
Dependent variable: ______________________________________________________
Extraneous variable: _____________________________________________________
4.A teacher wanted to know which learning delivery modes (pure online, pure modular, combination of
online and modular) is most effective and has the fastest turnaround time in the submission of
accomplished activities among her Grade 12 students. She divided the students into 3 groups, gave them
the same activity sheets and asked them to submit as soon as it is completed. She then compared the
scores and completion time of the 3 groups.
Independent variable: ____________________________________________________
Dependent variable: ______________________________________________________
Extraneous variable: _____________________________________________________

IV. Directions: Fill in the missing word of the selection below. Write your answers on the space provided.

So you have carefully written your 1._____________ and probably ran it through your 2._____________ ten to fifteen
times. While there are many elements to a good research article, one of the most important elements for your readers
is the 3._____________ of your study. The 4._____________ of your study will provide context to the information
discussed throughout the 5.__________________. Background information may include both important and relevant
studies. This is particularly important if a study either supports or refutes your 6._____________.In addition, the
background of the study will discuss your 7._____________, rationale, and research 8._____________. It links
introduction to your research topic and ensures a 9._____________ of ideas. Thus, it helps readers understand your
reasons for conducting the 10._____________.

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