O O O O 1. What type of data gathering instrument is best used for Ethnographic studies?
A. Observation B. Interview C. Focus Group Discussion D. Questionnaire
O O O O 2. What type of data gathering instrument is best used for Ethnographic studies?
A. Observation B. Interview C. Focus Group Discussion D. Questionnaire
O O O O 3. It is a document review that is used as a method of data collection.
A. written report B. oral presentations C. minutes of the meeting D. notebook
O O O O 4. It is a word or short phrase to represent subjective data. A. code B. pattern C. theme D. data
O O O O 5. The tendency in qualitative research to derive a complex array of data from a variety of sources,
using variety of methods is termed as _____?
A. triangulation B. bricolage C. cross tabulation D. confirmability
O O O O 6. This is a process of analyzing data by grouping them according to themes.
A. content analysis B. thematic analysis C. recursive abstraction D. computer assisted data analysis
O O O O 7. It is a detailed description of the setting or individuals followed by analysis of the data for themes or
issues. A. grounded theory B. thematic analysis C. phenomenological research D. case study
O O O O 8. The characteristics of good research that any conclusion drawn is based upon hard evidence gathered
from information collected from real life experience or observation is.
A. rigorous B. empirical C. systematic D. critical
O O O O 9. It refers to codes that are formulated by the researcher based on his or her knowledge through the
reviewed literatures. A. predefined code B. emergent code C. defined code D. Pre-emergent code
O O O O 10. It is a part of data analysis where comprehensible statements are included after analyzing and
synthesizing the patterns and categories that are derived from the findings. A. presentation of the data
B. analysis C. interpretation D. Discussion
O O O O 11. It is a part of data analysis, where the knowledge and logical understanding is required, and the
important data are given enough attention as it will be the basis of the results of the study. A.
presentation of the data B. interpretation C. analysis D. discussion 39. It is a part of data analysis, that
showcases the data for easy understanding of the reader, and it can be displayed through tables,
diagrams or other figures to easily understand. A. presentation of the data C. interpretation B. analysis
D. discussion
O O O O 12. It involves the identification, examination, and interpretation of patterns and themes in textual data.
A. quantitative data analysis B. qualitative data analysis C. content Analysis D. thematic Analysis
O O O O 13. The research considers the protection of research participants by obtaining approval from
participants through voluntary written consents.
A. Validation B. Informed consent C. Reliability D. Interview
O O O O 14. Ethics in research ensure that participants have informed consent. Which of the following actions is
the best example of informed consent? A. talking to him or her privately B. surprising him or her with
questionnaire C. writing him or her a letter D. Taking his or her picture
O O O O 15. Confidentiality of a participant is best exemplified in which of the following actions? A. Asking the
participants to write his or her name in the questionnaire B. Not mentioning his or her name in the
Participants of the Study Section C. Introducing himself or herself in an interview D. Taking his/ her
picture and placing it in the appendix
O O O O 16. What is the scientific investigation of phenomena which includes collection, presentation, analysis
and interpretation of facts that lines an individual’s speculation with reality?
A. Research B. Qualitative Research C. Quantitative research D. Scientific method
O O O O 17. Which of the following is the first step in formulating a Qualitative research title? A. Concept
Making B. Citing a Problem C. Formulation of Ideas D. Reading Journal Articles
O O O O 18. What kind of question should Qualitative Research start with? A. Do or Does B. Does or Did C. Is
or Are D. Why or How
O O O O 19. What kind of research is used to quantify attitudes, opinions, behavior, and other defined variables
and generalize results from a larger population? A. Research B. Qualitative Research C. Quantitative
Research D. Scientific
O O O O 20. What kind of Qualitative Research is emphasized of this title “Understanding Addiction: A Study of
Adolescent Drug-users? A. Case Study B. Content Analysis C. Ethnography D. Phenomenology
O O O O 21. What is wrong in this reference listing? A. The URL is lengthy. B. There should be NO date
retrieved. C. There is NO indicated type of source. D. It is NOT alphabetized.
O O O O 22. Why is it necessary to include a conclusion? A. To lengthen the study B. To provide the objectives
C. To answer the research questions D. To give the benefits of conducting the research Satell, G.
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(2012). Why Is a Marketing Plan Important for a New Business? Next Avenue. Retrieved 6 July 2016,
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customer service. the Guardian. Retrieved 6 July 2016, from bit- urls.com/2s7qW.
O O O O 23. Why is it necessary to include a reference list? A. To increase the number of pages B. To give credit
to the other research C. To give necessary suggestions to improve the paper D. To provide more
insights on the study
O O O O 24. Which detail is NOT necessary in referencing? A. place of publication B. author’s date of birth C.
title D. date of publication
O O O O 25. This part gives a detailed explanation of how you have conducted your research and the materials
you used. This is done so that other researchers can repeat your research and recopy the findings. A.
Methods B. Results and Discussion C. References D. Conclusion
O O O O 26. Among the following information of the sources, which is NOT included in the listing? A. Date
published C. Time written B. Author D. Title of the journal
O O O O 27. How should the reference list be written? A. According to the date B. Alphabetical C. Descending
D. According to type
O O O O 28. Almost all research papers have the following parts. A. Problem statement, hypothesis, definitions,
literature review, sample of subjects, tests or other measuring instruments, description of procedures,
and data analysis B. Problem statement, hypothesis, definitions, literature review, sample of subjects,
tests or other measuring instruments, description of procedures, data analysis, and statement of
variables C. Problem statement, hypothesis, literature review, sample of subjects, tests or other
measuring instruments, description of procedures, and data analysis. D. Problem statement, hypothesis,
definitions, literature review, sample of subjects, tests or other measuring instruments, and description
of procedures
O O O O 29. Due to its technicality, which of the following is the most difficult part to write?
A. Materials B. Procedure C. Introduction D. Results
O O O O 30. In APA Style of citation, APA means: A. American Printing Association B. American Publishing
Association C. American Psychological Association D. American Publishing Authority
O O O O 31. It is a process of structuring techniques and strategies that helps researchers solve their problems or
answer their inquiry.
A. Research blueprint B. Research design C. Research ethics D. Research proposal
O O O O 32. It is commonly used to elicit different ideas, opinions, or beliefs from the respondents.
A. Ethnography B. Grounded theory C. Case study D. Phenomenology
O O O O 33. This type of qualitative inquiry involves studying a particular group or population in the natural
setting or habitat.
A. Ethnography B. Grounded theory C. Case study D. Phenomenology
O O O O 34. This type of qualitative inquiry describes the common meaning of several individuals’ lived
experiences about a phenomenon.
A. Ethnography B. Grounded theory C. Case study D. Phenomenology
O O O O 35. As a researcher, how are you going to use phenomenology as an approach to a qualitative study
about the people affected by typhoon Yolanda?
A. Ask the victims on their experiences during the typhoon B. Look for historical data about instances
where Yolanda survivors experienced flooding in the past C. Have an in-depth understanding on the
socio-economic impact of typhoons D. Formulate a theory
O O O O 36. Which does not belong to the pair of qualitative inquiry and data gathering instrument?
A. Ethnography: Observation B. Historical Approach: Questionnaire C. Grounded theory: Interview D.
Phenomenology: Interview
O O O O 37. It is a set of characteristics representing the research variable.
A. Data B. Population C. Sample D. Variable set
O O O O 38. It is a group of individuals that represents characteristics of a population.
A. Data B. Population C. Sample D. Variable set
O O O O 39. It refers to any procedure done to select samples.
A. Experimentation B. Replication C. Sampling D. Treatment
O O O O 40. This type of sampling takes advantage of whatever is readily available in the environment.
A. Convenience sampling B. Snowball sampling C. Opportunistic sampling D. Homogenous sampling
O O O O 41. This type of sampling is done by asking relevant people if they know somebody who is willing to
participate in the study. A. Convenience sampling B. Snowball sampling C. Opportunistic sampling
D. Homogenous sampling
O O O O 42. Pedro uses convenience sampling to gather respondents for his research. Choose an explanation on
how he can properly use this sampling technique. A. Gather respondents who are readily available
regardless of any criteria and qualifications B. Ask his friends if they know someone who is willing to
participate in his research C. Use his friends as research respondents D. Use a set of criteria and
qualifications to be followed before selecting respondents
O O O O 43. This type of data collection method is used when the participants of the study are very young
children and those with disabilities. A. Observation B. Interview C. FGD D. Document Review
O O O O 44. It is a form of interview wherein the researcher uses an interview schedule and a set of prepared
questions, which are unchangeable, to ask from one respondent to another. A. Unstructured interview
B. Semi-structured interview C. Structured Interview D. Group Interview
O O O O 45. Maya used an unstructured interview as her data gathering instrument for her research. What type of
data do you think Maya will get from her respondents? A. Answers that are straight to the point based
on what is written on her interview questions. B. Answers that are conversation-like because her
questions are based on her outline only. C. Answers that are based on her interview questions and
follow up answers that are not found on her written questions D. None of the Above
O O O O 46. What is the difference between naturalistic observation and non-naturalistic observation? A. The
difference is on how the researchers approach their respondent B. The difference is on the type of
environment that the subjects are to be observed C. The difference is on the experience of the
researcher based on the type of observation D. There is no difference
O O O O 47. What type of data gathering instrument is best used for Ethnographic studies? A. Observation B.
Interview C. FGD D. Questionnaire
O O O O 48. It is commonly used to elicit different ideas, opinions, or beliefs from the respondents. A.
Ethnography B. Grounded theory C. Case study D. Phenomenology
O O O O 49. It is commonly used to elicit different ideas, opinions, or beliefs from the respondents.
A. Ethnography B. Grounded theory C. Case study D. Phenomenology
O O O O 50. What kind of Qualitative Research is emphasized of this title “Understanding Addiction: A Study of
Adolescent Drug-users? A. Case Study B. Content Analysis C. Ethnography D. Phenomenology
O O O O 51. This kind of Qualitative Research refers to a particular group in which it reveals the nature or
characteristics of their own culture through the world perceptions of the cultural group’s members.
A. Content Analysis B. Case Study C. Ethnography D. Historical Research
O O O O 52. This kind of Qualitative Research involves a long-time study of a particular person in psychology,
medicine, and education. It seeks to find answers to why such things occur to the subject. A. Content
Analysis B. Case Study C. Ethnography D. Historical Research
O O O O 53. Which of the following is most appropriate to a qualitative approach? A. Describing the relationship
between students’ math attitudes and their math achievement B. Describing the effect on students’
achievement of creating a student/centered assessment environment. C. Identifying the characteristics
that differentiate students who dropout of high school from students who do not drop out. D.
Understanding what is like to work in a school that is changing the decision-making process from a top-
down, administratively driven model to a bottomup, teacher/driven model
O O O O 54. The following are considered as data gathering instrument EXCEPT: A. Interviews B. Observation
C. Questionnaire D. Internet
O O O O 55. Sophia wants to study the behavior of baby pandas when placed in a controlled environment. What
data gathering instrument will Sophia be using? A. Observation B. Interview C. FGD D. Questionnaire
O O O O 56. This type of data gathering instrument is used when the researcher personally asks the respondents
about the information they need. A. Observation B. Interview C. FGD D. Questionnaire
O O O O 57. This type of data gathering instrument is used when the researcher personally asks the respondents
about the information that they need. A. Observation B. Interview C. Focus Group Discussion D.
Questionnaire
O O O O 58. It is a form of interview wherein the researcher uses an interview schedule and a set of prepared
questions to ask from one respondent to another which is unchangeable. A. Unstructured interview B.
Structured Interview C. Semi-structured interview D. Group Interview
O O O O 59. This type of data collection method is used when the study participants are very young children and
those with disabilities. A. Observation B. Interview C. Focus Group Discussion D. Document Review
O O O O 60. Maya used an unstructured interview as her data gathering instrument for her research. Predict what
type of data will Maya get from her respondents? A. Answers that are straight to the point based on
what is written on her interview questions. B. Answers that are conversation-like because her questions
are based on her outline only. C. Answers that are based on her interview questions and follow up
answers that are not found on her written questions D. None of the Above