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FINAL EXAM IN PR1

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What do you call this process of analyzing the data and searching for essential information that answers the research questions?

a)

sampling

b)

data analysis

c)

coding

d)

categorizing

2.

Allowing the researcher to record notes during data collection is from which technique for collecting data through observation?

a)

written description

b)

video recording

c)

photographs

d)

documentation

3.

Which from the main methods for collecting qualitative data may take place in natural setting and involve the researcher taking lengthy and descriptive notes of what is happening?

a)

interview

b)

focus group

c)

observation

d)

research

4.

It is used to analyze and interpret verbal data or behavioural data. What is this?

a)

Narrative Analysis

b)

Discourse Analysis

c)

Grounded Theory

d)

Content Analysis

5.

Look at the example: “Your principal demonstrates praiseworthy behavior.

___ 5 - Strongly agree ___ 4 - Agree

___ 3 - Uncertain ___ 2 – Disagree

___ 1 - Strongly disagree.” is an example of an what?

a)

rank order question

b)

rating question

c)

checklist

d)

multiple question

6.

This is collecting data through interviews with a group of people, typically 4 to 6. What is this?

a)

one on one interview

b)

telephone interview

c)

electronic email interview

d)

focus group discussion

7.

Pepito is a researcher. One of his subjects is on his vacation, but to meet the deadline, he is planning to gather the information he needs through phone. This is a type of what?

a)

one on one interview

b)

telephone interview

c)

electronic email interview

d)

focus group discussion

8.

This is when the researcher gives the respondents the ability to respond in their own words. What type of degree of structure of questions in a questionnaire is this?

a)

Open – Ended Questions

b)

Close – Ended Questions

c)

Dichotomous Questions

d)

none of the mentioned

9.

It is a device or tool used to collect data. What is this?

a)

instrument

b)

research tool

c)

research instrument

d)

research device

10.

This is a type of Non Probability Sampling wherein the researcher selects subject based on the ease of accessibility?

a)

Judgemental Sampling

b)

Convenience Sampling

c)

Quota Sampling

d)

Snowball Sampling

11.

What is the other term for Judgemental Sampling?

a)

Snowball Sampling

b)

Random Sampling

c)

Purposive Sampling

d)

Availability Sampling

12.

What do you call to a small group of people or things taken from a larger group and used to represent the larger group?

a)

sample

b)

sampling

c)

persons

d)

people

13.

What do you call the study of the structures of experience and consciousness from 1st person point of view?

a)

Phenomenology

b)

Ethnography

c)

Case Study

d)

Narrative

14.

What type of data is used in qualitative research?

a)

Numbers

b)

Percentages

c)

Words

d)

Statistics

15.

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

a)

Friends

b)

Family members

c)

Politicians

d)

Real life experiences

16.

In final research output, the______ is referred to as the "bottom line".

a)

a. appendices

b)

b. references

c)

c. conclusions

d)

d. recommendations

17.

What is the first step in writing your conclusion?

a)

Restate the thesis

b)

Restate your research topic

c)

Conclude your thoughts

d)

Summarize the main points of your research

18.

This refers to the group of people where the samples are taken from.

a)

Respondents

b)

Population

c)

Sample

d)

Participants

19.

This gives the accurate, complete reliable data through face-to-face interaction with the informants enabling the researcher to tell whether the informant is telling the truth.

(a)  

20.

It is defined as the scientific investigation of phenomena which includes collection, presentation, analysis, and interpretation of facts. What is it?

a)

RESEARCH

b)

ANALYSIS

c)

HISTORY

d)

LITERATURE

21.

Which characteristic of research describes it as it starts with a problem and ends with a problem?

a)

LOGICAL

b)

CYCLICAL

c)

EMPIRICAL

d)

CRITICAL

22.

Which characteristic of research describes it as exhibiting careful and precise judgment?

a)

LOGICAL

b)

CYCLICAL

c)

CRITICAL

d)

REPLICABILITY

23.

These are the following data collection instruments, EXCEPT.

a)

observations

b)

interviews

c)

questionnaires

d)

the internet

24.

Only one or two participants are required in a historical or narrative study.

a)

true

b)

false

25.

The aim of a case study is to develop a theory from the gathered data

a)

true

b)

false

26.

A researcher uses grounded theory when he or she wants to have an in-depth understanding of the practices of a particular culture.

a)

true

b)

false

27.

Qualitative research typically involves the random selection of participants.

a)

true

b)

false

28.

Qualitative research typically uses hundreds of participants

a)

true

b)

false

29.

When the researcher asks one participant to suggest other possible participants he or she is using purposive sampling

a)

true

b)

false

30.

When using purposive and quota sampling, the researcher has a set of predetermined criteria for selecting participants

a)

true

b)

false

31.

The most preferred sampling method in qualitative research is convenience sampling

a)

true

b)

false

32.

An interview may be used in any qualitative research design.

a)

true

b)

false

33.

Interviews are always the best method for collecting data.

a)

true

b)

false

34.

An observation is used when the purpose of the study is to determine the attitudes of participants

a)

true

b)

false

35.

It is ideal to have only one person conduct an observation.

a)

true

b)

false

36.

Focus group discussion is used when the research looks into the shared experiences of a particular group of people

a)

true

b)

false

37.

Classifying gathered data is considered a form of analysis

a)

true

b)

false

38.

Documents can serve as a potential source of qualitative data.

a)

true

b)

false

39.

Transcribing interviews and focus group discussions are important in data analysis

a)

true

b)

false

40.

Qualitative data analysis involves statistical information

a)

true

b)

false

41.

Qualitative data analysis is a linear process:

a)

true

b)

false

42.

An example of an unstructured interview is a self-administered questionnaire.

a)

true

b)

false

43.

An interview should only focus on the demographic characteristics of the participants

a)

true

b)

false

44.

Opinion questions require the participants to explain what they have done or are doing

a)

true

b)

false

45.

Knowledge questions require the participants to explain what they feel about an issue

a)

true

b)

false

46.

An interview is more time-consuming than an observation

a)

true

b)

false

47.

An observation can be done in a controlled or natural setting

a)

true

b)

false

48.

Observation should focus exclusively on the appearance of the community and people being observed

a)

true

b)

false

49.

It is important to ask help from experts in creating an interview or observation guide

a)

true

b)

false

50.

An informed consent form is a document required before conducting an interview or observation.

a)

true

b)

false

51.

Only the participant needs to sign the informed consent form

a)

true

b)

false

52.

The summary may contain personal comments from the researcher

a)

true

b)

false

53.

The summary of findings may contain an actual response from the respondents in a form of direct quotation

a)

true

b)

false

54.

The coverage of the summary of findings depends on the number of research

a)

true

b)

false

55.

At least one of your conclusions should directly address your general research

a)

true

b)

false

56.

Your conclusions should be extended to other contexts and to a wider population.

a)

true

b)

false

57.

Each conclusion should correspond to one item in the findings

a)

true

b)

false

58.

All studies have limitations

a)

true

b)

false

59.

An example of a limitation is the use of a small sample size

a)

true

b)

false

60.

Specifying the limitations of the study should be avoided

a)

true

b)

false

61.

Your paper should provide recommendations for future research.

a)

true

b)

false

62.

the recommendations should be as specific as possible

a)

true

b)

false

63.

In text citation is where all of the references used in the study are compiled

a)

true

b)

false

64.

17 Your recommendations should be aligned with your conclusions and the limitations of your study

a)

true

b)

false

65.

The results and the discussion can be written as separate section

a)

true

b)

false

66.

Research can stand without the results portion.

a)

true

b)

false

67.

The results are aligned with the research questions.

a)

true

b)

false

68.

The results contain comments from the researcher.

a)

true

b)

false

69.

Findings that do not address your research questions or objectives should be excluded from the results section.

a)

true

b)

false

70.

The results section mostly presents data in textual form.

a)

true

b)

false

71.

The present tense is used in presenting the results of the study

a)

true

b)

false

72.

Research can stand without the discussion portion.

a)

true

b)

false

73.

The discussion portion should link the results to related literature and studies.

a)

true

b)

false

74.

Related literature and studies should be read again before writing the results.

a)

true

b)

false

75.

The discussion portion does not contain any citation

a)

true

b)

false

76.

What do you call the degree of consistency and precision which produces a stable result of the conducted research?

a)

Consistency

b)

Reliability

c)

Scope

d)

Introduction

77.

A remark, statement or comment based on something one has seen, heard or noticed.

a)

Hearsay

b)

Gossip

c)

Observation

d)

Noticed Actions

78.

A closing paragraph that summarizes the main points of your research and is intended for the readers to know why your research should matter to them after they read it.

a)

Introduction

b)

Conclusion

c)

Results

d)

Thesis Statement

79.
Which is the proper size font for your research paper?
a)
12
b)
14
c)
11
d)
16
80.
What is the proper font style for your research paper?
a)
times new roman
b)
ariel
c)
cambria
d)
comic sans
81.

What are two methods of surveying?

a)

tests and interviews

b)

experiments and questionnaires

c)

interviews and questionnaires

d)

case studies and experiments

82.

The discussion of the implication must be mixed with the statement of the problem.

a)

True

b)

False

83.

Which of the following citation styles can be used in research writing?

a)

Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

b)

American Sociological Association (APA)

c)

Modern Language Association (MLA)

d)

American Psychological Association (APA)

84.

What is an open-ended question?

a)

When you need to answer in more than one word.

b)

When you can give a one word answer.

c)

None of these

85.

What is a closed question?

a)

A question only needing a one word answer.

b)

When you have to add details to an answer

86.

___________ is intended to help the reader understand why your research should matter to them after they have finished reading the paper.

a)

Conclusion

b)

Introduction

c)

Synthesis

d)

Abstract

87.

_________ is any information that has been collected, observed, generated, or created to validate original research findings. Although usually digital, some also include non-digital formats such as laboratory notebooks and diaries.

a)

Findings

b)

Variables

c)

Data

d)

Research Instrument

88.

The principal outcomes of a research project; what the project suggested, revealed, or indicated. This usually refers to the totality of outcomes, rather than the conclusions or recommendations drawn from them.

a)

Findings

b)

Experiment

c)

Conclusion

d)

Hypothesis

89.

What type of interview has a pre-determined questions that must be answered by the respondents?

a)

Open-ended

b)

Structured

c)

Unstructured

d)

Observation

90.

What do recommendation reports do?

a)

make a recommendation for a practical (and feasible) course of action

b)

provide constructive feedback on peers' work

c)

provide information about possible courses of action

d)

present analyzed data and research conclusions

91.

What part of the research paper presents the summary of the study, findings, conclusions, and some other suggestions for future studies?

a)

Abstract

b)

Methodology

c)

Review of Related Literature

d)

Conclusion and Recommendation

92.

Presentation, analysis, and interpretation of data gathered in the study. Which part of research paper it belongs?

a)

Methodology

b)

Result and Discussion

c)

Review of Related Literature

d)

Conclusion and Recommendation

93.

It refers to the information that can be numbers or words that is used in research writing.

a)

Significance of the study

b)

Data

c)

Statement of the problem

d)

Validity

94.

______________ are the direction or actions that must be taken or additional work that is needed to expand the knowledge obtained in the quantitative research. When the research has reached its conclusion, it would be likely that the question would ask “So what?” emphasizing on the importance and application of the work.

a)

Recommendation

b)

Review of Related Literature

c)

Review of Related Studies

d)

Operational Definition of Terms

95.

1. What are the components of Chapter 5?

a)

Introductory Statement, Statement of the Problem and Research Questions

b)

Summary of Findings , Conclusion and Recommendation

c)

Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation

d)

Method and Procedures

96.

1. What are the components of Chapter 5?

a)

Introductory Statement, Statement of the Problem and Research Questions

b)

Summary of Findings , Conclusion and Recommendation

c)

Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation

d)

Method and Procedures

97.

This refers to the process of using diverse analytical methods to review data and arrive at relevant conclusions.

a)

Analysis of Data

b)

Recommendation

c)

Interpretation of Data

d)

Presentation of Data

98.

What word here means looking (Eyeballs)

a)

Sight

b)

Cite

c)

/sīt/

d)

Site

99.

What word here means quoting

a)

Sight

b)

Cite

c)

/sīt/

d)

Site

100.

What do you call the degree of consistency and precision which produces a stable result of the conducted research?

a)

Consistency

b)

Reliability

c)

Scope

d)

Introduction