CESC FINAL SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT 3

What research approach, emphasizing community involvement, is defined as a social investigation with full participation of the community within the research process?

• Descriptive survey research that primarily utilizes quantitative methods to outline community statistics and demographics.

• Participatory Action Research, which integrates community members actively in data gathering and problem-solving.

• Ethnographic case study research that focuses on the detailed observation of community cultural practices over extended periods.

• Correlational research design, which statistically analyzes relationships between preexisting community variables.

According to Cabilles et al. (1994), what is the total number of principal phases that a community organizer or facilitator should execute when employing the PAR method for social investigations?

• A single phase, concentrating on rapid data collection and immediate action implementation within the community.

• • Two fundamental phases: the Preparatory Phase, focused on initial understanding, and the Research Phase, for detailed data collection.

• Three distinct phases that include planning, execution, and a follow-up evaluation of community interventions and outcomes.

• Four comprehensive phases, adding a preliminary assessment and a final sustainability phase to ensure project longevity.

In which designated phase of the Participatory Action Research (PAR) methodology is the Training Committee provided with essential skills, knowledge, and orientation for conducting effective research within their community?

• The Preparatory Phase, which primarily focuses on the initial entry, integration, and preliminary profiling of the community by the organizers.

• The Action Phase, dedicated to implementing community-driven solutions based on the research findings and collaborative analysis.

• The Evaluation Phase, which emphasizes the assessment of the outcomes and the overall impact of the action research project.

• • The Research Phase, where the committee receives training to competently execute data-gathering and analytical tasks.

what primary factor determines the intensity and scope of data collection when employing community-based methods for gathering community information?

• The researcher's personal interest in specific community aspects, guiding the depth of inquiry and data collection efforts.

• The community's geographic size and population density, influencing the scale of data collection and sampling strategies.

• The specific objective of the activity or project, which dictates the necessary depth and breadth of information gathered.

• The availability of financial and logistical resources, constraining or enabling the extent of data collection activities.

What is the fundamental purpose of Community Consultation and Data Presentation within the Participatory Action Research (PAR) cycle, and how does it affect community engagement?

• These steps are primarily for the research team to analyze complex datasets and derive sophisticated research findings independently.

• They serve to prepare the data for analysis, ensuring that it meets the necessary standards of quality and completeness.

• The main goal is to share research outcomes with the community, fostering dialogue and validating the findings collaboratively.

• These processes focus on training community members in advanced research methodologies, enhancing their research capabilities.

What is the key rationale behind pretesting data-gathering tools during the Research Phase of Participatory Action Research (PAR), and how does it contribute to the research's integrity?

• Pretesting is conducted to save time during actual data collection by familiarizing researchers with the tools, regardless of their flaws.

• It primarily serves as a training exercise for the research team, focusing on the correct administration of the data-gathering tools.

• Pretesting is used to consolidate the collected data, organizing it into a format suitable for analysis and interpretation.

• • This process is essential for identifying and rectifying weaknesses within the data-gathering instruments, ensuring accuracy.

How does Participatory Action Research (PAR) distinctly reshape the traditional dynamics between researchers and communities, particularly in the context of social investigation?

• PAR reinforces the conventional hierarchy where researchers maintain control over the entire investigative process, directing community involvement.

• PAR primarily employs quantitative methods, diverging from traditional research's balanced use of both quantitative and qualitative approaches.

• PAR accelerates the research timeline by minimizing in-depth community engagement, focusing on rapid data collection and analysis.

• • PAR fundamentally alters the traditional research paradigm by positioning the community as active participants and co-researchers.

Which community assessment tool involves a systematic walkthrough of the community to gather firsthand observations and information about its diverse characteristics and features?

• Resource and Social Mapping

• Transect Mapping

• Land-Use Mapping

• Farm Sketching

Which specific mapping tool is employed to systematically determine and document the various ways in which land is utilized within a community, providing insights into its economic activities and spatial organization?

• Resource and Social Mapping

• Land-Use Mapping

• Transect Mapping

• Service Mapping

Which community assessment tool involves the creation of a visual representation that maps both the physical resources of an area and the spatial distribution of households within the estate or barangay?

• Resource and Social Mapping

• Farm Sketching

• Land-Use Mapping

• Transect Mapping