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WorksheetsACTION RESEARCH
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 8hrs 20mins
Which is true of a hypothesis?
A. A hypothesis is the conclusion to the problem
B. A hypothesis must be falsifiable
Which is a variable designed to compare an experimental group?
A. Dependent varable
B. Controlled variable
Which refers to the process of selecting a portion of the population to represent
the entire population so that inferences about the population can be made?
A. Sampling
B. Design
Which right of a research participant refers to their right to decide voluntarity
whether to participate in the study or not?
A. Right to self determination
B. Right to full disclosure
The following are characteristics of a research conclusion, except:____
A. Stress the importance of the research design
B. Leave a final impression on the reader
When action research is designed to lead to an intervention for the identified
problem, which characteristic does it possess?
A. Empirical
B. Diagnostic
According to the four types of Ethical practices for research by Carson et al.
(1989), which practice refers to when the general welfare of both students and
teachers are the prime consideration?
A. Ethics of Responsibility
B. Ethics of Caring
What data collection tool involves a set of standardized questions that explore
a specific topic and collect information about demographics, attitudes, etc.?
A. Survey questionnaire
B. Content analysis
Which data collection tool refers to an in-depth description of a process,
experience, or structure at a single institution?
A. Narratives
B. Case studies
If the results of the conducted research were analyzed statistically, the research is said to be in nature.
A. Quantitative
B. Qualitative
If the results of the research are interpreted from a variety of perspectives, the research is said to be in nature.
A. Quantitative
B. Qualitative
The following are suggested strategies in strengthening research dynamics in an institution towards building a research-driven culture, except:
A. Conducting a seminar with parents and teachers based on research
findings.
B. sharing of research findings with your principal only.
Which of the following is considered as a constraint in pursuing research work
as pointed out by teachers?
A. Lack of research interest
B. Simplicity in gathering data
The following are characteristics of action research that every teacher may
consider, except:_____
A. Not concerned with building theories or generalization
B. A theoretical focus
If you would want to explore the behavior, learning patterns, reasoning mechanisms, and creativity demonstrated by your students, which method is most appropriate to use?
A. Naturalistic observation
B. Focused group discussion
Which research intends to project the demands or needs of the students in the
future in order to determine what resources are needed?
A. Trend Analysis
B. Development Research
If the teacher studies the lives of her students and asks one or more students to
provide stories about their lives, the teacher is performing which research?
A. Focus group discussion
B. Narrative research
Unlike anecdotal records, field notes____
A. Include simple impressions and interpretations
B. Are written descriptive, longitudinal accounts from an individual over aperiod of time
In formulating a research problem, which of the following should a teacher not
do?
A. Use quotations in the lead sentence
B. Stay away from idiomatic expressions or trite phrases
When action research intends to influence thinking skills, sense of efficacy, Willingness to share and communicate attitudes towards process of change Which is being described?
A. Sense of collaboration
B. Knowledge transformation
Using the action research model, which step should be performed after the
problem has already been identified?
A. Collection and organization of data
B. Reflection
Which of the tollowing statements accurately describes action research?
A. It involves people working to improve their skills, techniques, and
strategies
B. It is finding all available information on a topic looking for the correct answers
In the action research model, what is the last step that should be undertaken by the teacher?
A. Action based on data
B. Reflection
If teachers Will engage in action research process, which of the following can
be achieved?
A. Enhanced personal awareness
B. Societal bias
Who is the proponent of the action research interacting spiral model?
A. Sussman
B. Stringer
What action research is used for issues, that are organizational, community- based, performance-based, or involves processes for decision-making?
A. School-wide Research
B. District-wide Research
Unlike a formal research, the goal of action research is_____
A. To solve problems of local concer
B. To develop and test theories and to produce knowledge generalized to wide population
In an action research, research designs are described as____
A. Flexible and with quick time frame
B. With rigorous controls over longer periods
Which approach is used in an action research?
A. Inductive reasoning
B. Deductive reasoning
The results of an action research has
significance____
A. Theoretical
B. Practical
Which part of an action research contains few sources that define the concepts related to the current study and related studies reviewed and analyzed that served as bases in the pursuit of the study?
A. Review of Literature
B. Appendix
What data collection tool can be used to provide consistency over time
between observers?
A. Checklist
B. Projective technique
In which observation will the researcher need to make an inference and a judgment from the participants' behaviors?
A. Descriptive observation
B. Evaluative observation
This is a mixed method wherein the researcher aims to elaborate on the
findings of one method to another method.______.
A. Transformative Mixed Method
B. Sequential Mixed Method
Which research intends identify variables and their relationships?
A. Experimental research
B. Non-experimental research
Which research compares groups on different variables to determine its effects
on the dependent variables?
A. Correlational research
B. Ex-post facto research
What is an in-depth study of naturally occurring behavior within a culture or
social group conducted in a natural setting or field though observation?
A. Ethnography
B. Case study
In order for observations to be valid as research evidence, what must be done?
A. Isolate specific behaviors of participants
B. Use multiple observations
Which of the following is not a disadvantage of using interview as a data collection tool?
A. Researcher can ask additional questions
B. Respondents do not have anonymity
Which action research can have a potential impact on curriculum, instruction, assessment, and policy?
A. Collaborative action research
B. District-wide action research
What variety of action research has the greatest potential value for the advanced scientific knowledge since it can provide under favorable circumstances a definitive test of specific hypothesis?
A. Empirical
B. Experimental
Which of the following data collection tool pertains to graphical sketches or drawings that depict meaning and significance that reflect participants' emotions, behaviors, etc.?
A. Doodle
B. Content analysis
Which statement describes the function of a research hypothesis?
A. It provides structure to the next stages or procedures of the study
B. It provides a list of the terms used in the study
Which research focuses on the effect and implications of the system or
program on certain parameters of the beneficiaries that serve as an outcome?
A. Survey research
B. Impact study
Instruments used in action research are usually____
A. Teacher-made/developed instruments
B. Professionally developed instruments
Problems identified in action research are_____
A. Problems in classrooms or school
B. Large issues in education
It is said that through action research, teachers become aware and critical of
their practices and are more prepared for innovations and change. Which
action research related process is being described?
A. Reflection
B. Pragmatism
Which of the following will serve as a guide in operating the whole research
procedures, developing the research report, and implementation?
A. Research Design
B. Action Plan
What variety of action research is primarily a matter of record-keeping and
accumulating experiences in a day-to-day work?
A. Empirical action research
B. Participatory action research
Following the steps in action research, what should be the initial step?
A. Identify a problem area
B. Triangulating data
