RAMON PASCUAL INSTITUTE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL S.Y. 2018-2019 PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1 PRELIMINARY TEST
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Test I. Instructions: Read and analyze the questions below. Write the letter of your chosen answer on the space provided before each number.
_____1. Research Research should maintain maintain objectivit objectivity. y. What does does objectivity objectivity means? means? A. B. C. D.
showing prejudice to the subject subject matter. matter. having partiality to the decisions being undertaken on the process. establishing validity among the data collected. being impartial and independent from different factors.
_____2. All All but one one is the characteri characteristics stics of a good research research paper. paper. A. Objective B. Logical
C. Analytical Analytical D. Pre-judged
_____3. What research research approach approach uses uses quantifiable quantifiable data to analyze analyze and come come up with with conclusions? A. Evaluative Evaluative Research Research B. Qualitative Research
C. Descriptive Descriptive Research Research D. Quantitative Research
_____4. All All but one one is the research research designs designs of of a qualitative qualitative research. research. I – Phenomenological II – Ethnographic III – Narrative IV – Expositori A. All of the above above B. I and II
C. II and IV D. IV only
_____5. What should be done first before arriving at a conclusion? conclusion? A. Asking questions questions B. Analyzing Data
C. Formulating Formulating hypothesis hypothesis D. Gathering Data
_____6. Stumble Stumble and and Fall: The The reasons reasons why education graduates graduates fail in board examination. What is the research approach employed in the above research title? A. Case study study B. Quantitative
C. Phenomenology Phenomenology D. Qualitative
_____7. Today I don’t Feel Like Doing Anything: Students’ View on Procrastination. What is the research design used in the above title?
A. Qualitative Qualitative B. Phenomenology
C. Mixed Method D. Case Study
_____8. What data are said to be perceived through five senses? A. numerical data B. qualitative data
C. non-empirical data D. empirical data
_____9. Which among the tools below is not suitable in doing qualitative paper? I - Test II – Interview III – Observation IV – Survey A. I and II B. I and IV
C. III and IV D. I only
_____10. What is the correct sequence of the research process? I - data collection, treatment, processing, and analysis II - Identification of problem III - research design, approach, and tool IV - data presentation, interpretation V - conclusion, implications, and recommendations A. II-I-IV-V-III B. II-III-I-IV-V
C. II-I-III-V-IV D. II-IV-V-I-III
_____11. Which of the terms refer to the nature or object of social reality? A. Metaphysics B. Ontology
C. Epistemology D. Aesthetics
_____12. Which of the following is a technique for gathering evidence? A. Approach B. Method
C. Design D. Methodology
_____13. What is the problem on the title below? “Classical Music as Correlated to Students’ Academic Achievement.” A. B. C. D.
Effect of classical music to the students Relationship of classical music to the academic environment Students’ academic achievement Students’ musical skills
_____14. What kind of sources does eye witnesses be classified? A. Primary sources B. Secondary sources
C. Reliable sources D. Hearsay
_____15. Which best describes ‘deductive’ approach?
A. B. C. D.
Defining the term then giving specific example. Examples should come first before elaborating the whole idea. Specific objectives are written on the first discussion. Identifying the theory and compare it to other theories.
_____16. How do students come up with an idea? What answers are being demanded by the question? A. B. C. D.
Narrative of parents. Reasons why students think. Process on how students come up with a certain idea. Perspective of students who are thinking.
_____17. Where can we find general and specific declaration of research problems in a complete research paper? A. B. C. D.
Methodology Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations Review of Related Literatures and Studies Background of the Study
_____18. All are the components of a qualitative research except…
A. Statement of the Problem B. Presentation of Data
C. Hypothesis D. Theoretical Framework
_____19. These are statements considered as an ‘intelligent guess’.
A. Hypothesis B. Theory
C. Concept D. Assumption
_____20. What is the distinction of a quantitative research from a qualitative research base on the nature of the data? A. The data of quantitative research are overt behaviors of the respondents while the data of qualitative are covert. B. The data of the quantitative research are based on hypothesis while the data of the qualitative are based on assumptions. C. Qualitative research requires experience while quantitative requires numerical computation. D. The data in quantitative research are pre-determined while in qualitative research, data are culled out. _____21. How many respondents are needed in qualitative research? A. 1 respondent will do for as long as it can provide the necessary information. B. 500 respondents to set the validity and reliability of the paper. C. 1 or more depending on the question. D. No required number. _____22. What is format being followed by qualitative research? A. IMRAD B. IMFAD
C. IMRF D. IPO
_____23. Creativity is best shown in which example? A. Kaye questioned the existence of God. B. Allan used his vernacular language in explaining his reason to his parents. C. Romel uses laundry clips as a binder of his computer’s wires. D. Guiller participates proactively in barangay cleaning drive. _____24. Which format does qualitative research follows? A. B. C. D.
Introduction-Method-Results-Discussion Introduction-Method-Findings-Discussion Definition-Analysis-Presentation-Conclusion Introduction-Method-Analysis-Findings
_____25. All but one is not a distinction of a qualitative research. A. Introduction B. Findings
C. Discussion D. Results
_____26. What makes the title below a qualitative research? “The Might of Pen: Rizal’s Ideals in the 21 st Century Learners” A. B. C. D.
The perspective of the people who mingle with 21 st century learners. A development on a certain social process. Reasons of learners in studying 21 st century skills. View of the people on how the 21 st century learners live according to the ideal view of Dr. Jose Rizal
_____27. Which of the following references is the appropriate referencing format for education and social science research? A. APA B. MLA
C. Chicago D. Harvard
_____28. What should a researcher do when he cites an author within the text of the paper? A. B. C. D.
State the first and the last names of the author Use the author, date citation method Use an asterisk and a footnote Insert the complete citation in parenthesis
_____29. Which of the following is not an ethical guideline for conducting research with humans? A. Getting informed consent of the participant B. Telling participants they must continue until the study has been completed C. Keeping participants’ identity anonymous D. Telling participants they are free to withdraw at any time
_____30. Which of the following best describes quantitative research? A. Research that is exploratory B. The collection of non-numerical data C. Research that attempts to generate a new theory D. An attempt to confirm the researcher’s hypotheses _____31. In validating the data gathered, what is important for the researcher to maintain from the results of the interview or focus group discussion. A. Anonymity B. Confidentiality
C. discretion D. ethics
_____32. Which is a set of principles to guide and assist researchers in deciding which goals are most important and in reconciling conflicting values when conducting research? A. Research ethics B. Deontological approach
C. utilitarianism D. research confidentiality
_____33. Which of the following is necessary in obtaining informed consent? A. B. C. D.
A description of the purpose of the research A description of the reliability and validity of test instruments A description of the statistical analyses that will be carried out A list of publications that the researcher had in the last ten years
_____34. Which of the following is a function of theory? A. B. C. D.
Making predictions Explaining phenomena Integrating and summarizing current knowledge All of the above
_____35. Which of the following statements is TRUE about research theory? I It simply means “explanation”. II It answers the “how” and “why” questions. III It can be a well-developed explanatory system. A. I only B. II only
C. III only D. I, II, and III
Test II. Instructions: Read and analyze the item carefully. Complete the table below by identifying the research approach used in each title. Write your answer on the space provided. Research Title 36. Customer Satisfaction in Candon Business Center 37. Facebook Messenger and Its Impact to the Social Interaction of Junior High School Students 38. Why Did the Boat Sink? Reasons Of Failures in Algebra 39. Impact of Art Therapy to the Cognitive SelfExpression Skills of Differently Abled Students in Marymount Academy 40. Battle of the Sexes: Discrimination among the Teaching Personnel of Ramon Pascual Institute
Research Approach
Research Title
Research Approach
41. Correlation of Watching Mature Cartoons and Students’ Deportment as Perceived by Junior High School Students in Paranaque National High School 42. Today I don’t Feel Like Doing Anything: Reasons Why Students Procrastinate 43. Relationship of Human Resource Practices to the Faculty Job Satisfaction in San Beda College of Alabang 44. Padayon: Student Activism in the 21 st Century 45. Love Wins: Paradigm Shift in the Gender Sensitivity of Catholic Church
Test III. Instructions: Read and analyze the items carefully. Complete the table by identifying the research design illustrated in each item below. Write your answer on the space provided. Topic
Research Design
46. What makes students anxious of mathematics? 47. How do students cope with peer bullying? 48. How cooperative learning activities reduce mathematics anxiety? 49. How do underachieving business students view problem-solving activities? 50. What constitutes a tension-free research class? 51. How Grade 10 students view ABM Strand? 52. What factors affect failures? 53. How do Catholics view jueteng? 54. What causes students’ anxiety? 55. What student programs have been conceived in journalism?
Test IV. Instructions: Read and analyze the items below. Write T if the statement is TRUE and F if FALSE. Write your answer on the space provided before each number. Also, encircle the word that makes the statement FALSE.
___56. Qualitative research follows the IMRD format. ___57. Case study asks for the process. ___58. One of the novelties of a qualitative research is it uses assumptions instead of hypothesis. ___59. The nature of data in quantitative research is emic. ___60. Etic means pre-determined. ___61. Phenomenology ought to understand the social phenomenon through the views or perspective of people experiencing or witnessing it. ___62. There is no required number of participants in quantitative research. ___63. Tables and graphs are the usual tool used in presenting the gathered data for quantitative research. ___64. Research titles containing the terms impact, correlation, relationship, and the like employ qualitative research approach. ___65. IMFAD means introduction, method, findings, analysis, and draft.
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