Recap of PSRC 2021 Day 1 Plenary Session Highlights

Recap of PSRC 2021 Day 1

Plenary Session Highlights

​Linking Science and the People Through Research and Development

Multiple Choice

In his inspirational message, Sec. Fortunato T. de la Peña highlighted some international scientists and Filipino National Scientists who have demonstrated passion for science. This allowed them to conquer adversities and make significant contributions in their fields. It is with hope that you, our dear scholars, would gain inspiration and motivation from these scientists to pursue scientific endeavors in your own capacities. Who among these scientists was NOT mentioned in his speech?

• Sir Isaac Newton - a physicist

• Julian Banzon – a biochemist

• Marie Curie - a chemist

• Gregorio Y. Zara – an engineer

• Geminiano de Ocampo – an ophthalmologist

​Secretary de la Peña also mentioned Albert Einstein in his message.

Multiple Choice

From the presentation of  Director Ralph Alindogan on Protecting Intellectual Property, 

A student came up with a mathematical formula to determine the rate of microbial spoilage in specific food product. This student can send such mathematical formula for patenting.

• True

• False

• Maybe

Note that:

mathematical methods, relationships, formulae are nonpatentable subject matter.

Multiple Choice

From the presentation of Dr. Celia M. Reyes on Research Trends in the time of Covid-19:

Big Data which refers to extremely large data sets may be analyzed computationally to reveal patterns, trends, and associations, especially relating to human behavior and interactions. Which characteristic of big data pertains to the degree to which big data can be trusted?

• Variety

• Veracity

• Value

• Variability

• Velocity

Multiple Choice

Still from the presentation of Dr. Celia M. Reyes on Research Trends in the time of Covid-19:

Due to the limitations posed by the current pandemic situation, data collection for many socio-economic researches are usually done through online surveys, phone interviews, online video/call conferencing and the use of questionnaires or pro forma tables via email.

Which of the following is FALSE about these modes of data collection?

• They are easy and cheap to implement.

• They are much affected by phone/internet signals or connectivity.

• Phone and online interviews are more reliable than online surveys because of the chance to probe and clarify as well as observe visual cues.

• They could provide a very good representation of the population under study.