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RESEARCH Midterm Exam

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The _____________ means success of a method in assessing what is to be assess.

a)

reliability

b)

consistency

c)

validity

d)

feasibility

2.

The _____________ is a criterion that refer to the consistency of the data stemming from the use of a particular research method.

a)

reliability

b)

consistency

c)

validity

d)

feasibility

3.

_____________ is commonly known as search for knowledge.

a)

search

b)

research

c)

Google

d)

Wisdom

4.

Which statement of research is this, “scientific research is a systematic, controlled empirical and critical investigation of propositions about the presumed relationships about various phenomena”

a)

Bulmer

b)

Kerlinger

c)

Burns

d)

Grinnel

5.

Which importance of research that improves the quality of life?

a)

All of the choices

b)

discovery of new teaching methods, training, evaluation, teacher competence

c)

through scientific and technological improvements, different aspects of living.

d)

with research, processes and ways of doing things can be improved

6.

Which importance of research that improves educational instruction?

a)

All of the choices

b)

discovery of new teaching methods, training, evaluation, teacher competence

c)

through scientific and technological improvements, different aspects of living.

d)

with research, processes and ways of doing things can be improved

7.

Correlational or Associational Research

a)

Based on the one undertaking the research

b)

Based on final use or application of the research results

c)

Based on the mode of inquiry used

d)

Based on the methodology or research design used

8.

Qualitative and Quantitative

a)

Based on the one undertaking the research

b)

Based on final use or application of the research results

c)

Based on the mode of inquiry used

d)

Based on the methodology or research design used

9.

This kind of study is undertaken when the investigator is after probing or exploring areas where little is known about the research problem.

a)

Descriptive research

b)

Explanatory Research

c)

Correlational or Associational Research

d)

Exploratory Research

10.

This type of research seeks to describe a situation, problem or phenomenon in a systematic, factual, accurate and objective manner.

a)

Descriptive research

b)

Explanatory Research

c)

Correlational or Associational Research

d)

Exploratory Research

11.

Which statement of research is this, “Research is a structured inquiry that utilizes acceptable scientific methodologies to solve problems and creates new knowledge that is generally acceptable”

a)

Bulmer

b)

Kerlinger

c)

Burns

d)

Grinnel

12.

In this type of research, the investigator delves on analyzing the possible effect of a factor which cannot be manipulated and controlled.

a)

Experimental research

b)

Causal-Comparative Research

c)

Historical Research

d)

Ethnographic Research

13.

This type of research probes into the cause of an effect by exposing one or more experimental groups to one or more treatments or conditions.

a)

Experimental research

b)

Causal-Comparative Research

c)

Historical Research

d)

Ethnographic Research

14.

How many steps in the Research Process?

a)

8

b)

7

c)

6

d)

5

15.

The researcher would do the most work and so he/she should have the adequate level of expertise in his/her chosen topic.

a)

Interest

b)

Magnitude

c)

Level of expertise

d)

Data availability

16.

Part of the data derived in the research should form part of recommendations.

a)

Specific

b)

Measurable

c)

Achievable

d)

Realistic

17.

Data should be available for easier completion of the study.

a)

Interest

b)

Magnitude

c)

Level of expertise

d)

Data availability

18.

The research problem should be measured using well-defined instruments or statistical methods.

a)

Specific

b)

Measurable

c)

Achievable

d)

Realistic

19.

The results of the research should be scientific data that are real and not manipulated.

a)

Specific

b)

Measurable

c)

Achievable

d)

Realistic

20.

_____________ is considered as careful investigation or inquiry to find out new facts in any branch of knowledge.

a)

search

b)

research

c)

Google

d)

Wisdom

21.

It originates with a problem, followed by the gathering of data in a logical and orderly manner guided by a reasonable guess or hypothesis and ends with a conclusion based on observable facts or data.

a)

interpreting

b)

Controlled

c)

Rigorous

d)

Systematic

e)

Objective

22.

The concept of control implies that, in exploring set up your study in a way that minimizes the effects of other factors affecting the relationship.

a)

interpreting

b)

Controlled

c)

Rigorous

d)

Systematic

e)

Objective

23.

You must be scrupulous in ensuring that the procedures followed to find answer to questions are relevant; appropriate and justified.

a)

interpreting

b)

Controlled

c)

Rigorous

d)

Systematic

e)

Objective

24.

Research is not based on guesswork. This is because empirical data have to be gathered by the researcher prior to making conclusion or proposing new solution to an identified difficulty or problems.

a)

interpreting

b)

Controlled

c)

Rigorous

d)

Systematic

e)

Objective

25.

This means that procedures employed by the researcher must be able to withstand critical scrutiny by other researchers.

a)

Comprehensive

b)

Critical

c)

Valid

d)

Verifiable

e)

Empirical

26.

Conclusions formulated by the researcher must be based on actual findings. This concept implies that whatever you conclude on the basis of your findings is correct and can be verified by you and others.

a)

Comprehensive

b)

Critical

c)

Valid

d)

Verifiable

e)

Empirical

27.

Research is empirical as generalizations drawn by a researcher are rooted upon hard evidence gathered from information collected from real-life experiences and observations.

a)

Comprehensive

b)

Critical

c)

Valid

d)

Verifiable

e)

Empirical

28.

If a researcher is serious about understanding a phenomenon, he needs to examine and analyze all aspects or angles before making a generalization or conclusion.

a)

Comprehensive

b)

Critical

c)

Valid

d)

Verifiable

e)

Empirical

29.

Research is said to be verifiable as other researchers can check on the correctness of the results by replicating the study based on methods and procedures employed by the researcher.

a)

Comprehensive

b)

Critical

c)

Valid

d)

Verifiable

e)

Empirical

30.

is an organized inquiry designed and carried out to provide information for solving problem.

a)

Methods

b)

Research

c)

Collecting

d)

analyzing

e)

interpreting

31.

(a)   objectives relate to development of new concept and addition to old concept. It means that urge for knowledge is main factor in this type of objectives of research.

32.

The 3rd step is the (a)   phase, after identifying the problems and hypothesis, the researcher has to decide on the methods and procedures he will use in the collection and analysis of data.

33.

The 1st step is the (a)   phase, research begins with an idea that the researcher has interest. In this phase, the researcher has to identify topics that interests him the most then he has to justify why a study on a particular topic is needed.

34.

Research problem should be SMART: (a)   the research problem should be completed in a given time frame.

35.

Factors to be considered in formulating research problem, (a)   the researcher should choose a topic that interests him/her because it would be difficult to sustain the required motivation, time, and energy to complete it.

36.

(a)   objectives relate to utility of research work, as research work, as research is accepted for more use to the society. It has to provide the base for policy formation in the society.

37.

(a)   form – used when stating the main problem of the study.

38.

This type of research seeks to describe a situation, problem or phenomenon in a systematic, factual, accurate and objective manner is (a)   .

39.

This type of research is an inquiry to test or evaluate a theory or knowledge arrived at, in the solution of a problem or for useful ends is (a)   .

40.

This type of research undertaken by an individual or group of individuals as part of their professional work or assignment (a)   .

41.

Research problem should be SMART: (a)   the problem should be explicitly stated and should be narrowed down to keep its focus.

42.

(a)   form – used when stating the sub- problems or specific problems of the proposed research.

43.

This type of research, the researcher attempts to reconstruct the past objectively and accurately or to explain an incident that had happened in the past with the use of data taken from the past is (a)   .

44.

The 5th step is the (a)   phase, the researcher analyzes the collected data from the previous step based on his data-analysis plan.

45.

Research has special importance in relation to solving various problems of business and (a)   .

46.

Research should not be considered as academic activity only

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

47.

The research is being conducted with a purpose of discovering answer to the question by making an application of systematic procedures.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

48.

Every research study has its own purpose to be attended, therefore objectives of research can be broadly classified as academic and tools one.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

49.

Research is properly conducted, it helpful in decision making process.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

50.

One of the examples of a declarative form is “What are the common promotional styles that attracts tourists to visit a destination as perceived by themselves?”

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

51.

Once the main problem has been stated, the following questions should be answered by the researcher: Is the problem statement clear?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

52.

Research is process in which in-depth study of the problem is carried out.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

53.

In Communication Phase. After completing the data analysis and interpretation phases, the researcher has to prepare a theoretical framework of the study of the study conducted, either for publication or presentation to colleagues or a panel of experts.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

54.

Data-Analysis Phase. In this particular phase, the researcher analyzes the milestone from the previous step based on his data-analysis plan.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

55.

One of the examples of Qualitative research is Experimental.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

56.

The research is a false-finding process, which influences the decisions to be taken.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

57.

Once the main problem has been stated, the following questions should be answered by the researcher: Does it provide adequate focus and direction for research?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

58.

Exploratory Research probes into the cause of an effect by exposing one or more experimental groups to one or more treatments or conditions.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

59.

One of the examples of Qualitative research is Case Study.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

60.

One of the examples of Quantitative research is Correlational.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE