Summative ALS PR 1

What is one of the primary purposes of research?

• To entertain audiences

• To inform action

• To explore hobbies

• To eliminate competition

Which of the following does research confirm?

• Popular opinions

• Certainty

• Speculation

• Common myths

Which field benefits from research by helping to enhance skills in reading books, online articles, and interacting with experts?

• Agriculture

• Education

• Economy

• Medicine

What does it mean when research is described as "controlled"?

• It involves analyzing existing data.

• It minimizes the effects of other factors in studying variables.

• It follows a logical sequence of steps.

• It focuses on real-life experiences.

Why is the review of related literature important in research?

• It allows researchers to manipulate data efficiently.

• It ensures that research questions are concise.

• It helps summarize prior studies related to the current research.

• It determines the population of the study.

How does research ethics ensure the integrity of a study?

• By avoiding questions that may seem irrelevant.

• By collecting data from informal sources.

• By protecting participant anonymity and citing sources.

• By focusing on general observations without evidence.

What is the role of a hypothesis in the research process?

• To refine the sampling technique.

• To summarize data from related studies.

• To provide a concise answer to research questions.

• To guide the formulation of research questions.

If a researcher wants to determine the themes in students' opinions about remote learning, which method should they use?

• Statistical analysis

• Thematic analysis

• Survey using Likert scales

• Experiment

A researcher is studying the relationship between class attendance and academic performance. What is the first step they should take in a quantitative study?

• Conduct in-depth interviews with students

• Formulate a hypothesis linking attendance and performance

• Develop narrative reports about class behavior

• Gather qualitative feedback from teachers

To analyze the reasons why students prefer online resources over textbooks, which data collection method is most appropriate for a qualitative study?

• Structured questionnaires

• Observation Sheets

• Statistical tests

• Focus group discussions