Practical Research Review Quiz

What is the significance of research in our daily lives?

• It helps us make informed decisions

• It ensures that we follow societal norms 

• It helps us become financially successful

• It makes us more creative and imaginative

Which of the following is a key benefit of conducting research as a STEM student?

• It can lead to academic awards and recognition

• It can improve critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• It can help students secure high-paying jobs after graduation

• It can provide opportunities to travel and attend conferences

The research conducted in Sarangani Bay reveals that sea turtle populations are declining due to overfishing and habitat destruction. What is a potential benefit of this research finding?

   

• Increased tourism revenue for the local community

• Improved water quality and ecosystem services in the bay

• Enhanced protection and conservation efforts for sea turtles

• More opportunities for commercial fishing and seafood production

What is the primary purpose of research ethics?

• To maximize the benefits of research for society

• To protect the intellectual property rights of researchers

• To minimize the risks and harms to research participants

• To ensure that research is conducted in a cost-effective manner

What are the key principles of research ethics?

• Rigor, reproducibility, and validity 

• Confidentiality, privacy, and data protection

• Honesty, transparency, and accountability  

• Respect for persons, beneficence, and justice

Which of the following is an example of beneficence in research ethics?     

• Manipulating research data to achieve desired outcomes

• Minimizing the risks and harms of research to participants

• Offering incentives to research participants to encourage them to participate

• Withholding information from research participants to avoid bias in their responses

Dr. Oriel is conducting a study on a new surgical procedure and uses placebo surgery in the control group. Does this situation follow research ethics?

• Yes, it’s ethical 

• No, it’s unethical 

• either A or B

• neither A nor B

Engr. Gona conducts focus group discussions with residents of Tablu, Tampakan to explore their attitudes and opinions about the proposed construction of a new mining operation in the area.

• Qualitative study

• Quantitative study  

• either A or B

• neither A nor B

Kiah and Jane want to study the effects of different types of fertilizers on the growth of tomato plants. Which of the following is a benefit of conducting an experimental study in this case?

• The researchers can observe the tomato plants in their natural habitat.

• The researchers can obtain numerical data that can be analyzed statistically.

• The researchers can use secondary data from previous studies on tomato plant growth.

• The researchers can ask farmers about their experience with the different types of fertilizers.

A researcher conducts an experiment to test the effect of different types of music on memory recall. What is the dependent variable in this experiment?

  

• type of music 

• memory recall    

• participant's age

• participant's gender