LONG QUIZ #2

A STEM research group at JMPNHS plans to use a survey to measure students’ attitudes toward science laboratory activities. They developed 30 Likert-scale items. However, they have not decided how the responses will be analyzed. They are unsure whether to compute means, percentages, or simply describe trends narratively. Their research design is qualitative-exploratory. The inconsistency between Likert-scale survey and qualitative design suggests:

• Appropriate alignment

• Methodological mismatch

• Stronger validity

• Thematic clarity

A STEM research group at JMPNHS plans to use a survey to measure students’ attitudes toward science laboratory activities. They developed 30 Likert-scale items. However, they have not decided how the responses will be analyzed. They are unsure whether to compute means, percentages, or simply describe trends narratively. Their research design is qualitative-exploratory. Which analysis method is MOST appropriate for Likert-scale responses?

• Frequency and mean computation

• Narrative storytelling

• Random interpretation

• Thematic coding exclusively

A STEM research group at JMPNHS plans to use a survey to measure students’ attitudes toward science laboratory activities. They developed 30 Likert-scale items. However, they have not decided how the responses will be analyzed. They are unsure whether to compute means, percentages, or simply describe trends narratively. Their research design is qualitative-exploratory.

• Data collection tool

• Data analysis method

• Font size selection

• Margin spacing

A STEM research group at JMPNHS plans to use a survey to measure students’ attitudes toward science laboratory activities. They developed 30 Likert-scale items. However, they have not decided how the responses will be analyzed. They are unsure whether to compute means, percentages, or simply describe trends narratively. Their research design is qualitative-exploratory. Failure to plan analysis procedures before data gathering may result in:

• Efficient coding

• Misinterpretation of findings

• Shorter results section

• Uniform presentation

A HUMSS group is conducting classroom observations to examine student participation during recitation. They created an observation checklist but did not define clear indicators for “active participation.” Some observers interpreted participation differently. The group later realized their data were inconsistent. The inconsistency most likely resulted from:

• Lack of operational definitions

• Overly detailed indicators

• Proper alignment

• Short observation time

A HUMSS group is conducting classroom observations to examine student participation during recitation. They created an observation checklist but did not define clear indicators for “active participation.” Some observers interpreted participation differently. The group later realized their data were inconsistent. Which action would MOST improve reliability of observation data?

• Clarifying behavioral indicators

• Increasing font size

• Removing checklist format

• Shortening instrument

A HUMSS group is conducting classroom observations to examine student participation during recitation. They created an observation checklist but did not define clear indicators for “active participation.” Some observers interpreted participation differently. The group later realized their data were inconsistent. Which TWO steps strengthen observation procedures?

• Training observers beforehand

• Using vague categories

• Pilot testing the checklist

• Observing only once

Clear operational definitions primarily support:

• Analytical consistency

• Decorative formatting

• Increased word count

• Reduced sampling size

The absence of informed consent procedures primarily affects the study’s:

• Ethical integrity

• Formatting style

• Research gap

• Statistical power

Which TWO elements are essential for ethical compliance in school-based research?

• Informed consent

• Participant confidentiality

• Page numbering

• Section headings