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YB4 ProfEd - Action Research

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is true of a hypothesis?

a)

A hypothesis is the conclusion to the problem

b)

A hypothesis must be falsifiable

2.

Which is a variable designed to compare an experimental group?

a)

Dependent variable

b)

Controlled variable

3.

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

4.

Which right of a research participant refers to their right to decide voluntarily whether to participate in the study or not?

a)

Right to self determination

b)

Right to full disclosure

5.

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

6.

When action research is designed to lead to an intervention for the identified problem, which characteristic does it possess?

a)

Empirical

b)

Diagnostic

7.

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

8.

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

9.

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

10.

If the results of the conducted research were analyzed statistically, the research is said to be ___ in nature.

a)

Quantitative

b)

Qualitative

11.

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

12.

The following are suggested strategies in strengthening research dynamics in on 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

13.

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

14.

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

15.

If you would want to explore the behavior, leaming patterns, reasoning mechanisms, and creativity demonstrated by your students, which method is most appropriate to use?

a)

Naturalistic observation

b)

Focused group discussion

16.

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

17.

If the teacher studies the lives her students and asks one or more students to provide stories about the teacher is performing which research?

a)

Focus group discussion

b)

Narrative research

18.

Unlike anecdotal records, field notes ____.

a)

Include simple impressions and interpretations

b)

Are written descriptive, longitudinal accounts from an individual over a

period of time.

19.

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

20.

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

21.

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

22.

Which of the following 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.

23.

In the action research model, what is the last step that should be undertaken by the teacher?

a)

Action based on data

b)

Reflection

24.

If teachers will engage in action research process, which of the following can be achieved?

a)

Enhanced personal awareness

b)

Societal bias

25.

Who is the proponent of the action research interacting spiral model?

a)

Lewin

b)

Stringer

26.

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

27.

Unlike a formal research, the goal of action research is ___.

a)

To solve problems of local concern

b)

To develop and test theories and to produce knowledge generalized to wide population

28.

In an action research, research designs are described as:

a)

Flexible and with-quick time frame

b)

With rigorous controls over longer periods

29.

Which approach used in an action research?

a)

Inductive reasoning

b)

Deductive reasoning

30.

The results of an action research has _____ significance.

a)

Theoretical

b)

Practical

31.

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

32.

What data collection tool can be used to provide consistency over time between observers?

a)

Checklist

b)

Projective technique

33.

In which observation will the researcher need to make an inference and a judgment from the participants' behaviors?

a)

Descriptive observation

b)

Evaluative observation

34.

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

35.

Which research intends identify variables and their relationships?

a)

Experimental research

b)

Non-experimental research

36.

Which research compares groups on different variables to determine its effects on the dependent variables?

a)

Correlational research

b)

Ex-post facto research

37.

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

38.

In order for observations to be valid as research evidence, what must be done?

a)

Isolate specific behaviors of participants

b)

Use multiple observations

39.

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.

40.

Which action research can have a potential impact on curriculum, instruction, assessment, and policy?

a)

Collaborative action research

b)

District-wide action research

41.

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

42.

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

43.

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

44.

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

45.

Instruments used in action research are usually ____.

a)

Teacher-made/developed instruments

b)

Professionally developed instruments

46.

Problems identified in action research are ______.

a)

Problems in classrooms or school

b)

Large issues in education

47.

It is said that through action research, teachers become aware and critical o their practices and are more prepared for innovations and change. Which action research related process is being described?

a)

Reflection

b)

Pragmatism

48.

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

49.

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

50.

Following the steps in action research, what should be the initial step?

a)

Identify a problem area

b)

Triangulating data