Pre-Test

Which of the following BEST defines research?

• A simple collection of facts

• A systematic investigation to establish facts and reach new conclusions

• Random trial-and-error experimentation

• Reading books and copying notes

The main purpose of research is to:

• Prove personal opinions

• Entertain readers with information

• Repeat previous studies without modification

• Generate new knowledge and validate existing ones

Which is NOT a characteristic of research?

• Systematic

• Cyclical

• Uncontrolled

• Empirical

Which type of research deals with numbers, measurements, and statistics?

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Historical

• Descriptive

Which type of research focuses on meanings, experiences, and descriptions?

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Experimental

• Correlational

A research study that determines the relationship between study habits and academic performance is:

• Experimental

• Correlational

• Descriptive

• Historical

Which type of research manipulates variables to establish cause-and-effect?

• Experimental

• Historical

• Descriptive

• Narrative

The FIRST step in conducting research is:

• Writing the conclusion

• Identifying the research problem

• Collecting data

• Presenting findings

After formulating the problem, the next step is:

• Reviewing related literature

• Writing the abstract

• Statistical analysis

• Presenting the oral defense

Which step ensures that researchers do not duplicate previous studies unnecessarily?

• Data analysis

• Review of Related Literature

• Research instrument design

• Hypothesis testing