Practical Research 1

Diagnostic Test
S.Y. 2022 – 2023
I. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write in CAPITAL LETTERS
1. When writing intext citations under the APA format, it is always in the format of _____.
A. Author’s full name, date of publication in mm/dd/yyyy
B. author’s name in Surname, given name and Year of publication
C. author’s surname and date of publication in mm/dd/yyyy
D. author’s surname and year of publication
2. It is also known as the part of your research wherein it states to whom the study will be
deemed as most useful.
A. objectives of the study B.hypotheses C.statement of the problem D.significance of the study
3. When formulating the different parts of your research, it is highly important to include the
background of the study, key problems the researchers want to address, and possible
interventions to be executed. Which among the following contains these parts?
A. statement of the problem C. background of the study
B. objectives of the study D. scope and delimitations
4. This portion of research, mainly contains all the various terminologies used in the research
that the researcher deemed as rather difficult to understand, thus needs further elaboration.
A.scope and limitations B.definition of terms C.background of the study D. introduction
5. Qualitative research and quantitative research are both known as:
A. studying various data acquired from the use of measuring procedures and protocols, and
the later as studying various data acquired through interviews, symposiums, conversations,
and forms where in the data are known to be rather subjective than objective.
B. studying various data acquired from the use of interviews, symposiums, conversations, and
forms where in the data are known to be rather subjective than objective, and the later as
studying various data acquired through the use of measuring procedures and protocols.
C. studying data acquired from the use of interviews, symposiums, conversations, and forms
where in the data are characterized as numerical information, and the later as studying
various subjective information acquired through the use of measuring procedures and
protocols.
D. all of the above.
6. What is the main purpose in formulating your synthesis?
A. it is for summarize all the important information, data, and claims of the research
B. it functions to give the readers a quick overview of all the related literature and studies
utilized by the research in the background of the study.
C. it functions to give the readers a quick overview of all the related literature and studies
utilized by the research in the review of related literature.
D. it functions as a overview of references used in rationale and related studies.
7. This section of a research study has the main function of showing the relationship of the
variables used in the research.
A. paradigm of the study B.conceptual framework C. schematic diagram D. Flowchart
8. It is basically a critical discussion and a summary of selected research papers, studies,
books, and other forms of literature that is deemed to have high relevance to the researchers.
A. conceptual framework C. review of related literature
B. Synthesis D. background of the study
9. This specifically pertains to the different species, elements, entities, and factors that can
either change in the study or the main reason for changes in the study.
A. intervening variables B.dependent variables C.independent variables D. variables
10. This part of research basically translates the problems and objectives of the research into
strong claims or projections on the possible outcomes of the research.
A. statement of the problems C. statement of the hypotheses
B. objectives of the study D. cope and delimitations
11. Which of the following data collection techniques is NOT applicable for qualitative research?
A. Interview B. Questionnaires C. Observations D. Focus Group
12. Which of the following statements best describes an experimental research design?
A. It allows the researcher to control the situation.
B. The variables are not deliberately manipulated nor are the settings controlled
C. Researchers collect data without making changes or introducing treatments
D. The researcher observes the phenomena as they occur naturally and no external
variable introduced.
13. Which of the following statements is NOT true about descriptive research?
A. Describes past situations
B. Describes the nature of a situation or an event
C. Presents the profile of persons, events and things
D. There is no manipulation of variables for cause and effect related the performance
14. Identify the dependent variable based on the given phenomenon: Poor performance of
SHS students in college entrance exams.
A. Teaching Style C. Entrance Exam Score
B. Student-teacher ratio D. Number of hours devoted in studying
15. Quantitative Research is important in natural sciences because_____.
A. It gives more emphasis on discovery rather than proof
B. It develops and employs mathematical models, theories or hypotheses pertaining to a
given phenomenon
C. It does not provide fundamental connection between empirical observation and
mathematical phenomenon.
D. All the entities of interest like attitudes, motives and learning can be inferred from
observing what people do or say in a given setting without subject via statistical,
mathematical or computational technique.
16. Given the research question, “Do people with disabilities experience emotional labor
differently from those without disabilities?” Which of these disciplines imply the importance
of quantitative research?
A. Behavioral Science B.Communication C. Education D. Sports Medicine
17. Mr. Damasco identified his research topic as “classroom assessment”. He recognized very
quickly his topic was far too broad. Which of the following is likely to have led to that
conclusion?
A. There was far too much written on the topic to understand it all.
B. It was difficult to organize the material collected in an effective manner
C. The potential problems he began thinking would be next to impossible to study.
D. All of the above
18. In writing the scope and delimitation of the study, indicate the reasons for inclusion and
exclusion of some varlables. The Identity of the participants may be discussed in the scope
and delimitation of tne study.
A. Both statements are TRUE C. The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE
B. Both statements are FALSE D. The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE
19. Which of the following phrases could be used in writing the scope of the study?
I. The coverage of this study... lI. The study consists of… III. The study covers the ...
A. I, and Il B. Il and Ill C. land Ill D. I, Il, and lIl
20. The content of the scope and delimitation of the study contains the following items:
I. objectives of the study Il. title of the study Ill. topic of the study
A. land Il B. I and Ill C. Il and III D. I, Il, and III

21. Which of the following phrases expressed the delimitation of the study?
I. The study does not cover… Il. The study is focus on…III. The study is limited to ...
A. land II B. I and Ill C. Il and Ill D. I, lI and III
22. Why is the scope and delimitation of the study important in Chapter 1 of the research?
 A. To complete Chapter 1
B. To describe the coverage of the study and identify the factors that will not be
included in the research.
C. To identify the different variables of the study
D. To locate the participants of the study
23. It gives and explains the theories, principles, generalizations, and research findings, which
have some connection to your research study.
A. Concept Map B. Conceptual Framework C. Research Design D.Theoretical Framework
24. Which of the following is the correct sequence on how to write a conceptual framework?
I. Isolate the important variables IlI. Choose your topic framework
II. Generate the conceptual IV. Do a literature review
A. I, II, III, IV B. II, III, IV, I C. Ill. IV, I, II D. IV, I, II, II
25. In writing the scope and delimitation of the study, the following items are included:
I. Research gap II. Setting. III.Time frame
A. I and II B. Il and III C. I and III D. I, II, and III
26. Scope and delimitation of the study may include the following items:
I. characteristics of the participants II. issues to be address III. locale of the study
A. I and II B. I and IlI C. Il and III D. I, Il and III
27. In writing the scope and delimitation of the study, the following items are included:
I. Research gap II. Setting. III.Time frame
A. I and II B. Il and III C. I and III D. I, II, and III
28. Scope and delimitation of the study may include the following items:
I. characteristics of the participants II. issues to be address III. locale of the study
A. I and II B. I and IlI C. Il and III D. I, Il and III
29. A group of STEM students planned to create an interactive game that will help Grade 11
learners review subjects in Science. Which of the following may be included in the scope and
delimitation of the study?
I. Profile of teachers II. Profile of students IlI. Study habits of students
A. I and Il B. Il and IlI C. I and III D. I, Il and IlI
30. Perry and Limar decided to conduct a research on phasing out of the public utility vehicles
in indang Which of the following may be included in the scope and delimitation of the study?
I. Age of the drivers. IlI. The number of years of the public vehicles
II. Number of public vehicles in Indang
A. I and II B. I and III C. Il and Ill D. I, Il and Ill
31. Paul John , Ajeli and Erev wanted to examine the patient satisfaction in private hospitals in
Alaminos City. Which of the following may be included in the scope and delimitation of the
study? I. Level of satisfaction of the patients IlI. Profile of doctors
Il. Number of private hospitals in Alaminos City
A. I and lI B. Il and Ill C. I and III D. I, Il and II
32. Which of the following is strength of quantitative research.
A. Most reliable and valid way of concluding result.
B. Require extensive statistical treatment.
C. Costly, difficult and time-consuming.
D. Tend to turn out only proved or unproven results.
33. Which of the following is NOT a principle in organizing definition of terms in a
research study?
A. Extend the definition so that it exactly covers what you want the reader to
understand.
B. Once you establish a definition, you have to change its meaning in the middle of the
research study.
C. It is helpful to supplement a definition, where appropriate, to clarify further the
meaning of the term.
 D. Make sure that in the definition, you focus on what something is, not just what its
effects are or what it is used for.
34. The review of related literature prevents researchers to reiterate the discussions that had
already been made by previous researchers.
A. The RRL points out authoritative evidences supportive of the study.
B. The RRL leads to definitions of problems, selection methods,& interpretation of findings.
C. The RRL states the stand of the researcher on conflicting views relative to the study.
D. The RRL helps us conceptualize and justify the research because an extensive
review can assure no duplication.
35. A literature review is best defined as:
A. Doing an internet search on a topic and looking through the results.
B. The process of studying published research.
C. The process of studying published research and the written review outlining what
literature was reviewed
D. The written component of a research project that discusses the existing research the
researcher reviewed.
36. Why does a researcher conduct a literature review?
A. To familiarize themselves with the field.
B. They are required to by other researchers.
C. They are paid to review it.
D. To reproduce existing research.
37. What is self-plagiarism?
A. a person lifts material that they have written before & pass it off as their own work
B. Taking about yourself too much
C. Using somebody else's work and passing it off as your own
D. An epistemological stance
38. You are guilty of plagiarism if you:
A. Make use of the works of others to gather information.
B. Use the work of another and misrepresent it as your own.
C. Make use of the works of others to support your own arguments.
D. Examine the ideas and arguments of others to help you shape your own thoughts or
views on a particular issue.
39. Drawing information or content from the work of another without acknowledging the source
by citing a reference is considered to be plagiarism in all of the following cases except:
A. Using the exact words of the author.
B. Using data that the author has compiled through his/her independent investigation.
C. Using information from the author's work that is regarded as common knowledge in
the discipline.
D. Reproducing in your paper a chart contained in the author's work.
40. The words, ideas, arguments, and/or overall organization of a work are protected
intellectual property,
A. unless the work appears on the Internet.
B. unless the copyright has run out on the work.
C. unless it is a work of fiction.
D. may still be cited according to "fair use" restrictions.

41. What is the correct author and year format for a journal article in a reference list?
A. Brill,J.B. (2011). B. Brill,JB, (2011). C. Brill, J.B.2011. D. John Brill, 2011
42. Correct spacing between lines is:
A. 1.5 lines B. 2 lines C. Single D. 3 lines
43. To correctly set margins they need to be set to:
A. 5 inches all around C. 1.5 inches all around
B. 1 inch all around D. automatic setting in Microsoft Word
44. When should you use in-text citations within your paper?
A. At the end of each page
B. When it is your original idea
C. At the end of every paragraph
D. Whenever information has come for another source
45. The benefits of using citation and the appropriate style are:
A. You are providing hard evidence or expert witnesses to support your argument.
B. You let your reader know that you are working within the academic tradition.
C. You avoid charges of plagiarism.
D. You are finding the right way of writing.
46. Choose the most appropriate statement. Observations used in research are an
example of
A. A methodological approach C. A quantitative data collection method
B. A qualitative data collection method D. A method of collecting data
47 Which of the following is not an example of a structured observation?
A. Time sample B. Checklist C. Naturalistic observation D. Event
sample
48. An observer as participant in an early years setting means that
A. The researcher observes activity every 20 minutes, jotting down notes
B. The researcher spends time in the setting and joins in the activities taking place,
observing the activity as it unfolds
C. The researcher is employed as a full member of the team but does not reveal that
they are undertaking research which is conducted covertly
D. The researcher is not involved in the setting in any way and attends for the sole
purpose of conducting observations. The researcher aims to be as unobtrusive as
possible
49. An observer as participant in an early years setting means that__________-.
A. The researcher observes activity every 20 minutes, jotting down notes
B. The researcher spends time in the setting and joins in the activities taking place,
observing the activity as it unfolds
C. The researcher is employed as a full member of the team but does not reveal that
they are undertaking research which is conducted covertly
D. The researcher is not involved in the setting in any way and attends for the sole
purpose of conducting observations. The researcher aims to be as unobtrusive as
possible
50. Which of the following clearly defines as a way of making phenomenon or any sensory
experience more meaningful by gathering and examining facts and information about
such person, thing, place or event appealing to senses?
A. Imagery B. Sensory Experience C. Qualitative Research D. Quantitative
Research