Research Sample Test Items

A researcher is conducting research that involves the process of systematic and reflective inquiry to improve educational practices and resolve problems in the school. What kind of research is he/she doing?

• Action Research

• Basic Research

• Quantitative Research

• Qualitative Research

Which statement is FALSE on the response of the research committee regarding the request for extensions?

• The request for extension will be approved, provided there will be less additional cost to DepEd

• The researcher will be allowed only one request for an extension

• The duration of the extension will be assessed and decided by the research committee

• Granted extensions will not exceed one (1) year

The research committee shall evaluate the proposals using the criteria and scoring template. What is the minimum score to qualify for approval?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

Which of the following is NOT included as the roles and responsibilities of the Schools Division Research Committee?

• Confirm school research proposals endorsed by SDRC unless the committee finds major issues in the SDRC-approved research proposals

• Provide directions on research initiatives through national and local Basic Education Research Agenda and other identified priority research areas in the division

• Evaluate and approve research proposals and other related research initiatives from the schools and community learning centers (CLCs) to be funded under BERF

• Forge partnerships with academic and research institutions, government agencies, and other DepEd offices on education research initiatives and projects

Which of the following statements is TRUE on the release and liquidation of funds?

• BERF is output-based.

• BERF is outcome-based

What are the requirements needed to include in the submission?

• Application form and endorsement of the immediate supervisor of the proponent

• Anti-plagiarism and absence of a conflict-of-interest declaration

Which of the following conditions will NOT prompt the research secretariat to return the submitted proposals?

• Incomplete documentary requirements as prescribed during the call for research proposals

• Conflict of interest in personal and professional aspects, which may influence the impartiality of the parties concerned, whether the proponent or the research managers

• Conformance to research ethics

• Exceeding the maximum amount of research grant with no provision for cost sharing

• Cost estimates not within the existing accounting and auditing rules and regulations

What is the role of SDS in the composition of the Schools Division Research Committee?

• Chair

• Co-Chair

• Adviser

• Board Director

Which is NOT the eligibility criteria for the research proponents?

• Proponents have research publication

• Proponents are regular/ permanent teaching or non-teaching personnel of the Department of Education

• Proponent/s have no pending administrative case.

• Proponent/s have not yet availed of the grant for the given year.