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Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

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Class
Date
1.

What characterizes inquiry?

a)

It is designed to generate multiple alternatives.

b)

It encourages exchange of ideas.

c)

It is an open process.

d)

All of the above.

2.

Which of the following statements about brainstorming is NOT correct?

a)

Brainstorming is often used for creative problem solving.

b)

No criticism is allowed in brainstorming.

c)

Brainstorming is a vulnerable game without rules or guidelines.

d)

All participants in brainstorming should be given a chance to

3.

What is the first element of inquiry-based learning?

a)

formulation of appropriate questions

b)

identification of key issues

c)

search for valid and relevant evidence

d)

selection of appropriate questions

4.

It is the process of collecting and analyzing numerical data.

a)

Case Study

b)

Descriptive Research

c)

Qualitative Research

d)

Quantitative Research

5.

This part of the research answers the question how will the researchers analyze their research data.

a)

Data Analysis

b)

Data Gathering

c)

Data Interpretation

d)

Data Presentation

6.

This part of the research briefly explains what will be the foci of the study and their specific purposes.

a)

Background of the Study

b)

Delimitations of the Study

c)

Importance of the Study

d)

Research Methodology

7.

It involves random selection, allowing you to make strong statistical inferences about the whole group.

a)

Concluding

b)

Non-probability Sampling

c)

Probability Sampling

d)

Sampling Technique

8.

It is the entire group that you want to draw conclusions about.

a)

Group

b)

Population

c)

Respondents

d)

Sample

9.

It is the name or other identification of the specific process by which the entities of the sample have been selected.

a)

Research Design

b)

Research Methodology

c)

Sampling Technique

d)

Statistical Treatment

10.

It is the specific group of individuals that you will collect data from.

a)

Group

b)

Population

c)

Respondents

d)

Sample

11.

These are the assumptions or assertions in the research study.

a)

Hypotheses

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Inference

d)

Statements of the Problem

12.

This is a statistical tool that will be used in analyzing the research data.

a)

Data Collection Procedure

b)

Parameter and Statistic

c)

Research Design

d)

Statistical Treatment

13.

The Abstract of a Research Study includes stating the main objectives, describing methods, summarizing the most important results and stating major conclusions and significance.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Which of the following is not a part of chapter 3?

a)

Purpose of the study and Research Design

b)

Methods

c)

Statistical Data Analysis Procedure

d)

Findings

15.

It is the most common non-probability sampling technique that only look for the availability of the respondents.

a)

Convenience Sampling

b)

Judgement Sampling

c)

Quota Sampling

d)

Snowball Sampling

16.

It is the part of the research where gratification is presented to the people who contributed in the study.

a)

Acknowlegement

b)

Abstract

c)

Appendices

d)

Summary

17.

This part of the research paper presents the boundaries of the study.

a)

Abstract

b)

Table of Content

c)

Significance of the Study

d)

Scope and Limitations

18.

This part of the research answers the question: "What do your observations mean?"

a)

Abstract

b)

Methodology

c)

Conclusion

d)

Summary

19.

This refers to the process of formulating questions through asking information about the subject?

a)

Inquiries

b)

Immersion

c)

Investigations

d)

Interests

20.

It is the part of a research paper that explains and presents the collected data after doing the statistical analysis?

a)

Recommendation

b)

Methodology

c)

Result

d)

Discussion

21.

All terms are presented in the part of the Methodology except__________?

a)

Related Literature and Studies

b)

Data Gathering

c)

Instruments

d)

Sampling

22.

A type of research design that is used to describe the relationship between and among variables that make up a study.

a)

Quasi-Experimental Research Design

b)

Descriptive Research Design

c)

Correlational Research Design

d)

Experimental Research Design

23.

One way to specifically identify the number of respondents to be used in the study is through_______?

a)

Instrumentation

b)

Example

c)

Sample

d)

Sampling

24.

A sampling technique that is used to give all participants an equal chance to be selected as part of the sample?

a)

Quota Sampling

b)

Non Probability Sampling

c)

Probability Sampling

d)

Simple Random Sampling

25.

These are the data-gathering devices used by the researchers to get the necessary data and information needed for the study.

a)

Statistical tools

b)

Instruments

c)

Sampling

d)

Population

26.

This is the technique utilized for analyzing the data gathered

a)

Quantitative Analysis

b)

Data Gathering

c)

Presentation of Data

d)

Instrumentation

27.

This refers to the overall plan followed by the research upon starting and finishing the research project.

a)

Quantitative Analysis

b)

Data Gathering Procedure

c)

Research Design

d)

Instrumentation

28.

Research__________ refers to the conduct of involving yourself as either a research subject or someone that is also part of the study.

a)

Immersion

b)

Investigations

c)

Inquiries

d)

Information

29.

____________ is a process of applying the step by step procedure of solving problems or cases towards finding answers and solutions.

a)

Information

b)

Immersion

c)

Inquiries

d)

Investigation

30.

A process where the independent and dependent are included?

a)

Formulating Conclusions

b)

Research Question

c)

Experimentation

d)

Making recommendations

31.

A part of the research paper where all the synthesized RRL and RRS are included and presented?

a)

Introduction

b)

Methodology

c)

Result

d)

Discussion

32.

This section of the research paper is used to present the overall structure plan of conducting the research paper

a)

Statistical Analysis

b)

Theoretical Framework

c)

Conceptual Framework

d)

Instrumentation

33.

Part of the research paper that clearly introduces the sets of problems or questions intended to be solved by the study

a)

Scope and Delimitation

b)

Statement of the Problem

c)

Conceptual Framework

d)

Research Design

34.

All data are being presented in the Significance of the study, except?

a)

Organization

b)

Problem

c)

Institution

d)

Individual

35.

Scope and Delimitation presents the following data except______?

a)

Gender of the respondents

b)

Grade Level of the students

c)

Locale of the Research

d)

Research Problem

36.

To identify the focus of the study, research must identify _______ first.

a)

Sample/Population

b)

Title

c)

Research Gap

d)

Research Questions

37.

It is used to analyze and investigate a topic, it is written as a question and is inquisitive in nature

a)

Population

b)

Sample

c)

Research Question

d)

Instrumentation

38.

3 I's stance for?

a)

Inquiries, Immersion and Investigation

b)

Immersion, Investigation and Inquiries

c)

Inquiries, Investigation and Immersion

d)

Inquiries, Immersion and Investigation

39.

What is the Aim of an experiment?

a)

A statement that describes what the investigation is trying to find out

b)

A statement that tells you the results of the experiment

c)

A statement showing how you did the experiment

d)

A statement describing your observations throughout the experiment

40.

What is a Variable?

a)

Variations within the experiment

b)

The repeating of the experiment by classmates

c)

Anything that can change during an experiment

d)

Something that must be keep the same during an experiment

41.

The independent variable

a)

Changes due to other factors

b)

The change that you are making on purpose

c)

Is an individual step of the experiment

d)

Can be different when repeating the same experiment

42.

The dependant variable

a)

Is the thing you measure

b)

Depends on the people/place doing the experiment

c)

Must not change during the experiment

d)

Is the thing you change on purpose

43.

A controlled variable

a)

The thing you change on purpose

b)

Can be measured to test your hypothesis

c)

Something in an experiment that can change but we keep the same

d)

Is the thing that determines how the experiment is run, in control of the experiment

44.

The control group

a)

The parts of the experiment you keep the same

b)

The only group you collect data from

c)

The group you change on purpose

d)

Does not have the independent variable and is used for comparison

45.

A Hypothesis

a)

What you think will happen starting with "I predict..."

b)

A statement of your prediction for the outcome of the experiment

c)

A summary of the dependent variable

d)

A statement explaining what your experiment found out

46.

When drawing scientific diagrams

a)

You can use pen and/or texta

b)

They must be shaded or coloured in

c)

Must be 2D side on

d)

Your label arrows need to crossover

47.

When recording data in a table

a)

Include column and row headings

b)

Use pen

c)

You do not need to include units

d)

You can put the independent and dependent variables which ever side you like

48.

A column graph can be used for (select all that apply)

a)

Categorical data

b)

Numerical data

c)

Qualitative data

d)

Quantitative data

49.

When drawing your graph, which is not correct

a)

Using pencil

b)

Labelling your axis with units

c)

Having a scale that is uneven/unequal

d)

Having an appropriate title

50.

Materials and methods section

a)

Must be specific

b)

Can say "I did" or "I will"

c)

Must be general with gaps so that someone else can change things

d)

Should not include information like volumes or quantities

51.

An experiment is reliable if

a)

The experiment is done 3 times with big differences in results

b)

You made a mistake in one trail but did not change it in the next

c)

The same/similar results are obtained from 3 or more trials

d)

It takes the same amount of time to complete each trail

52.

A valid experiment

a)

Has more than 1 independent variable

b)

Has multiple dependent variables

c)

Tests the thing you want to test

d)

Has an uncontrolled variable

53.

It refers to the continuous and repetitious pursuit of knowledge to arrive at the truth.

a)

Inquiry

b)

Investigation

c)

Research

54.

Which among the following is a characteristic of qualitative research?

a)

It is highly structured and objective in nature and method.

b)

It is very personal and takes place in social interactions.

c)

It aims to gain exact answers and most scientific.

55.

It refers to any quality or characteristic of the entity that is under investigation.

a)

Data

b)

Instrument

c)

Variable

56.

It refers to a data collection technique wherein the researcher is on the actual situation and records pertinent data.

a)

Experiment

b)

Interview

c)

Observation

57.

It refers to the directed exploration of a body of knowledge in a profound manner.

a)

Discussion

b)

Review of Related Literature

c)

Statement of the Problem

58.

It is the act of referring to another author’s work on one’s research paper.

a)

Bibliography

b)

Citation

c)

Reference

59.

APA stands for …

a)

Americans Psychological Association

b)

American Psychological Association

c)

American Psychological Associations

60.

It a section of research paper that explains which among the variables were insignificant and significant.

a)

Discussion

b)

Introduction

c)

Method

61.

It refers to an act of presenting someone else’s works or ideas without seeking permission or acknowledgment.

a)

Copy-paste method

b)

Cybercrime

c)

Plagiarism

62.

Which of the following BEST define quantitative research?

a)

Research that is exploratory

b)

The collection of non-numerical data

c)

Research that attempts to generate a new theory

d)

An attempt to confirm the researcher's hypotheses

63.

In this type of research, the investigator tries to probe the significance of relationship between two or more factors or characteristics?

a)

Correlational

b)

Experimental

c)

Ex-post facto

d)

Survey

64.

Which is NOT a characteristics of Quantitative Research?

a)

Costly

b)

Objective

c)

Replicated

d)

Numerical Data

65.

The first step in the research process begins with generating research ideas for research problems and synthesis.

a)

Collecting data

b)

Drawing conclusion and recommendations

c)

Establishing research problems and synthesis

d)

Formulating research designs ad methodology

66.

A type of variable that has two or more categories which can be ranked.

a)

Interval

b)

Nominal

c)

Ordinal

d)

Ratio

67.

In quantitative research, respondents are given very limited opportunity to elaborate their responses.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

An existing problem in your classroom can be considered as a research problem.

a)

True

b)

False

69.

In various field of discipline, researches can help design a new product or service and figuring out what is needed.

a)

True

b)

False

70.

Elements such as topic, setting, respondents and time frame must be included in the title.

a)

True

b)

False

71.

Inquiry and research are both seeking answers to the given problem

a)

True

b)

False

72.

Data are in the form of statistics

a)

Objective

b)

Numerical

c)

Replication

d)

large Sample Sizes

73.

It is not based on guess work

a)

Objective

b)

Numerical Data

c)

Replication

d)

Large Sample Sizes

74.

It is needed to arrive at a more reliable data analysis.

a)

Objective

b)

Numerical Data

c)

Replication

d)

Large Sample Size

75.

It is done to check the correctness and verify the findings of the study.

a)

Objective

b)

Numerical Data

c)

Replication

d)

Large Sample Sizes

76.

Its sub-type is dichotomous variable

a)

Interval

b)

Nominal

c)

Ordinal

d)

Ratio

77.

An abstract form _________or idea, often conveyed on a single word which serves as a springboard or building blocks of theory.

a)

Theory

b)

Concept

c)

Framework

d)

Paradigm

78.

The research considers the protection of research participants by obtaining approval from participants through voluntary written consents.

a)

Validation

b)

Informed consent

c)

Reliability

d)

Interview

79.

Since a study involves people, special care is taken into consideration to ensure that respondents are treated ethically in all aspects.

a)

Open coding

b)

Ethical consideration

c)

Benchmarking

d)

Bracketing

80.

One important goal in conducting research is to

a)

Advance the personal and professional qualification of practitioner

b)

Produce evidence based practice

c)

Focus direction of the research

d)

Describe characteristics of a population

81.

The first step in research is identifying a topic, conceptualizing a research topic would include

a)

Title of research

b)

Finding a focus

c)

Where to start

d)

Discuss with fellow researchers

82.

A statement that makes a specific prediction between one to two variables.

a)

Problem

b)

Hypotheses

c)

Gap in literature

d)

Proposition

83.

An introduction answers question about the problem, one of these is.

a)

What is the methodology?

b)

Why is it a problem?

c)

What are the conclusions?

d)

What are the recommendations?

84.

The problem statement is

a)

Background of the study

b)

The verbalization and articulation as well as the analysis of the “question” in which the researcher wants the research to answer.

c)

Description of the issues

d)

Analysis of the question

85.

A hypothesis is not the research answer , but rather

a)

A theory to be tested

b)

A proposal to be tested and evaluated

c)

Imaginary terms or situations

d)

It is an assumption in a thesis

86.

There are several sources of research. These are published writings and reports that critique or reports on primary sources and can be found in periodical and references books.

a)

Primary sources

b)

Secondary sources

c)

Tertiary sources

d)

Non- documentary searching

87.

Organized related literature and studies to inform the reader of what is

a)

A researchable area

b)

A known and conflicting area

c)

A research area of interest

d)

A broad area of research

88.

A popular system of referencing is the APA format also called

a)

A brief citation of the sources in text and full citations and all work cited in the text.

b)

Footnotes and endnotes used to acknowledge the source of the idea or authorship.

c)

A list of citation of sources whereby each citation is given description historical and textual explanation.

d)

Author- date method of parenthetical documentation or in text citation.

89.

Plagiarism is to

a)

Use inappropriate statistical techniques in order to obtain favorable results and enhance the significance of one’s research.

b)

Present someone else’s ideas or work as your own.

c)

Publish the same paper in two different journals without informing the editor.

d)

Discuss with your colleagues data from the paper that you are reviewing for a journal

90.

Paraphrasing is

a)

Harm that is physical, financial, or psychological experienced by the participants.

b)

Minimizing harm and risk to human lives

c)

Making derogatory comments and personal attacks in the review of author’s submitted work.

d)

Using someone’s idea in own words to restate the author’s ideas and acknowledge to give credits to the original author.

91.

Previous studies that involves similar variables including theses, dissertations, scholarly written papers, studies, published and unpublished.

a)

Primary sources

b)

Related studies

c)

Related literature

d)

Secondary sources

92.

“Giving credit where credit is due”, illustrative which of the following ethical concerns.

a)

Informed consent

b)

Non- malefience and beneficence

c)

Justice and fairness

d)

Right to full disclosure

93.

When a researcher said, “there is no need to inform the parents of the pupils that we are changing the lunch schedule for few minutes, anyway what they don’t know won’t hurt them”.

a)

Informed consent

b)

Non- malefience and beneficence

c)

Justice and fairness

d)

Right to full disclosure

94.

The use of footnote is common with _______ format.

a)

Notes bibliography

b)

Parenthetical reference

c)

Modern language Association

d)

APA Format

95.

What is the purpose of the introduction section in a research paper?

a)

An outline of the procedure, sample andmaterials usedThis is a wrong answer

b)

The rationale behind an investigationThis is a correct answer

c)

The raw data from an investigationThis is a wrong answer

d)

The main conclusions of an investigationThis is a wrong answer

96.

Which section of the research paper contains the purpose statement and the research questions?

a)

Overview

b)

Statement of the problem

c)

Significance of the study

d)

Background of the study

97.

What part of the introduction sets the boundaries and parameters of the study?

a)

Parametric Limits

b)

Study Area Coverage

c)

Scope and Delimitation

d)

Limitation of the study

98.

Which of the following is a good source of research problems?

a)

Friends

b)

Family members

c)

Politicians

d)

Real life experiences

99.

Which of the following is NOT a general feature that characterizes most qualitative research?

a)

Holistic perspective

b)

Naturalistic inquiry

c)

Personal contact and insight

d)

Inflexible design

100.

What does a single reality mean in quantitative research?

a)

Alternate realities occur but the one we know is the one we are living in

b)

Facts and feelings create different realities for each person

c)

The world is made up of facts that can be discovered thru research

d)

None of the above