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Field Study 2_ Research_Prelim

Total questions: 110

Worksheet time: 3hrs 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It refers to arranging and organizing the collected data so that we may be able to find out what their significance is and generalize about them.

a)

Data collection

b)

Data analysis

c)

Report writing

d)

Data organization

2.

The following are the objectives or purposes of research, except for:

a)

Causal explanation

b)

Prediction

c)

Problem identification

d)

Description

3.

It is particularly useful when researchers lack a clear idea of the problems they will meet during the course of the study.

a)

Exploration

b)

Problem identification

c)

Drawing conclusion

d)

Description

4.

The following are characteristics of scientific-based research, except for:

a)

Empirical

b)

Critical, skeptical

c)

Unbiased, objective

d)

Intuitive

5.

Good research has the following qualities, except:

a)

It is systematic.

b)

It is empirical.

c)

It is replicable.

d)

It is meaningful.

6.

Which of the following does not belong to the group?

a)

Basic Research

b)

Evaluative Research

c)

Development Research

d)

Legal Research

7.

Which of the following does not belong to the group?

a)

Correlation

b)

Ex-post Facto

c)

Theoretical

d)

Experimental

8.

Evaluative research attempts to:

a)

Find a practical solution for an immediate problem of sociality.

b)

Contribute to basic and theoretical knowledge.

c)

Assess short-term effects.

d)

Judge the absolute norms and scientific rigor, and the highest standards.

9.

It aims at determining the degree of relationship between two or more quantifiable variables.

a)

Correlational Research

b)

Historical Research

c)

Descriptive Research

d)

Action Research

10.

It is a research that is conducted in the absence of available published data on various socio-economic and business aspects.

a)

Cross-Sectional Research

b)

Longitudinal Research

c)

Bench-mark Survey / Baseline Research

d)

Social Research

11.

What is considered the last step in conducting research?

a)

Selecting and Defining the Problem

b)

Research Report

c)

Analyzing Data

d)

Describing Methodology of Research

12.

The function of a proposal is to answer the four fundamental questions, except:

a)

What will be done?

b)

Why is it an important thing to do?

c)

What are the objectives and scope of the work?

d)

What is the finding of the research?

13.

It is a way to solve the research problem systematically.

a)

Research Methodology

b)

Research Introduction

c)

Research Report

d)

Data Analysis

14.

Use of attitude scales, projective techniques, use of sociometric scales.

a)

Opinionnaire

b)

Mail questionnaire

c)

Mass observation

d)

Group interview

15.

The interviewer focuses attention upon a given experience and its effects.

a)

Personal interview

b)

Focused interview

c)

Group interview

d)

Non-participant direct observation

16.

It refers to arranging and organizing the collected data so that we may be able to find out what their significance is and generalize about them.

a)

Data collection

b)

Data analysis

c)

Report writing

d)

Data organization

17.

The following are the objectives or purposes of research, except for:

a)

Causal explanation

b)

Prediction

c)

Problem identification

d)

Description

18.

It is particularly useful when researchers lack a clear idea of the problems they will meet during the course of the study.

a)

Exploration

b)

Problem identification

c)

Drawing conclusion

d)

Description

19.

The following are characteristics of scientific-based research, except for:

a)

Empirical

b)

Critical, skeptical

c)

Unbiased, objective

d)

Intuitive

20.

Good research has the following qualities, except:

a)

It is systematic.

b)

It is empirical.

c)

It is replicable.

d)

It is meaningful.

21.

Which of the following does not belong to the group?

a)

Basic Research

b)

Evaluative Research

c)

Development Research

d)

Legal Research

22.

Which of the following does not belong to the group?

a)

Correlation

b)

Ex-post Facto

c)

Theoretical

d)

Experimental

23.

Evaluative research attempts to:

a)

Find a practical solution for an immediate problem of sociality.

b)

Contribute to basic and theoretical knowledge.

c)

Assess short-term effects.

d)

Judge the absolute norms and scientific rigor, and the highest standards.

24.

It aims at determining the degree of relationship between two or more quantifiable variables.

a)

Correlational Research

b)

Historical Research

c)

Descriptive Research

d)

Action Research

25.

It is a research that is conducted in the absence of available published data on various socio-economic and business aspects.

a)

Cross-Sectional Research

b)

Longitudinal Research

c)

Bench-mark Survey / Baseline Research

d)

Social Research

26.

What is considered the last step in conducting research?

a)

Selecting and Defining the Problem

b)

Research Report

c)

Analyzing Data

d)

Describing Methodology of Research

27.

The function of a proposal is to answer the four fundamental questions, except:

a)

What will be done?

b)

Why is it an important thing to do?

c)

What are the objectives and scope of the work?

d)

What is the finding of the research?

28.

It is a way to solve the research problem systematically.

a)

Research Methodology

b)

Research Introduction

c)

Research Report

d)

Data Analysis

29.

Use of attitude scales, projective techniques, use of sociometric scales.

a)

Opinionnaire

b)

Mail questionnaire

c)

Mass observation

d)

Group interview

30.

The interviewer focuses attention upon a given experience and its effects.

a)

Personal interview

b)

Focused interview

c)

Group interview

d)

Non-participant direct observation

31.

A researcher uses the scientific method to acquire knowledge through observation, evaluation, interpretation, and theoretical explanation. This researcher is engaged in ______.

a)

Statistics

b)

Science

c)

Sampling

d)

Empiricism

32.

The ______ refers to a set of systematic techniques used to acquire, modify, and integrate knowledge concerning observable and measurable phenomena.

a)

hypothesis

b)

population

c)

scientific method

d)

operational definition

33.

The scientific method refers to a set of systematic techniques used to acquire, modify, and integrate knowledge concerning ______.

a)

observable and measurable phenomena

b)

populations, but not samples

c)

statistics, but not parameters

d)

any phenomena

34.

Which of the following is not one of the six general steps to apply the scientific method?

a)

identify a problem

b)

select an authority figure

c)

conduct the study

d)

develop a research plan

35.

Based on results reported in published articles, a researcher states that men will be less likely than women to read nutrition labels when making decisions about purchasing foods. What is this statement called?

a)

intuition

b)

hypothesis

c)

research plan

d)

literature review

36.

A research hypothesis must be ______ when subjected to the scientific method.

a)

intuitive

b)

logical

c)

testable

d)

accurate

37.

Using the scientific method, we typically analyze and evaluate data in order to ______.

a)

avoid the need to conduct a study

b)

avoid using statistical techniques

c)

determine whether or not to measure data

d)

determine whether the pattern of data shows support for a research hypothesis

38.

Applied research uses the scientific method to answer questions ______.

a)

about how to purchase apps

b)

about theoretical issues for fundamental processes and underlying mechanisms related to the behaviors and events being studied

c)

concerning practical problems with potential practical solutions within an organization or instituion

d)

that are directly related to the predictions made by theories

39.

Quantitative research uses the scientific method to ______.

a)

record observations as numeric data

b)

make nonnumeric observations, from which conclusions are drawn without the use of statistical analysis

c)

conduct studies that can be completed without the use of statistical analysis

d)

make guesses about scientific phenomena

40.

______ uses the scientific method to make nonnumeric observations, from which conclusions are drawn without the use of statistical analysis.

a)

Quantitative research

b)

Qualitative research

c)

Basic research

d)

Applied research

41.

After identifying your topic, you should ______.

a)

identify a testable hypothesis

b)

collect data

c)

ask friends and family members for their opinions on the topic

d)

read and evaluate past research on the topic

42.

The goal of which type of research design is to describe the variables, not examine relationships among the variables?

a)

descriptive research

b)

correlational research

c)

quasi-experimental research

d)

experimental research

43.

Which type of research design is used to examine a causal relationship and involves manipulating one variable, randomly assigning participants or subjects to different levels of that manipulated variable, and measuring the effect of that manipulation on another variable?

a)

descriptive research

b)

correlational research

c)

quasi-experimental research

d)

experimental research

44.

In order to conduct a study, you often must get approval from the ______ of your college or university.

a)

Institutional Review Board (IRB)

b)

American Psychological Association (APA)

c)

Psi Chi

d)

Judicial Board

45.

Which of the following is a variable?

a)

Never married

b)

Married

c)

Divorced

d)

Marital Status

46.
Philosophy in research informs us about how to use abstract ideas and beliefs into research worthy forms
a)
True
b)
False
47.
What does it mean to be gifted and talented relates to ontological aspect of a research
a)
True
b)
False
48.
Knowing how respondents respond to questions posed in an interview relates to axiological aspect of a research
a)
True
b)
False 
49.
Power relation between a researcher and participants exists because it portrays hierarchical structure of understanding relates to methodological aspect of a research
a)
True
b)
False
50.
Qualitative researchers use multiple sources of data because rich data is needed for qualitative investigation of phenomenon/issue
a)
True
b)
False
51.
Determining research design that a researcher should use depending on research questions pose in a study
a)
True
b)
False
52.
Researcher as a tool or instrument means a researcher has to construct instruments such as survey or psychological assessment to get data 
a)
True
b)
False
53.
Qualitative research explores issues using pre-determined way
a)
True
b)
False
54.
Reciprocity means a researcher has to treat participants the same way regardless of the different views or perspectives and participants will get equal benefits from their participation in a research 
a)
True
b)
False
55.
To use transcriber in qualitative research is not suggested because participants' identity will be compromised
a)
True
b)
False 
56.

__________ is the process of finding answers to questions. It provides a lens from which to explore the question.

a)

Research

b)

Inquiry

57.

"Is the earth flat or round?"


Categorize the given example.

a)

Research

b)

Inquiry

58.

Which among the following is not an importance of conducting a research?

a)

Gathering relevant information

b)

Improving technological advancement of academe

c)

Understanding history

d)

Personal and professional development

59.

Which are the two main types of research?

a)

Quantitative and Qualitative

b)

Pure and Basic

c)

Research and Inquiry

d)

Technology and Education

60.

Select the example(s) of qualitative?

a)

Phrases

b)

36 degree

c)

Dialogue

d)

Liters

61.

Select the example(s) of quantitative?

a)

Rank

b)

Last Name

c)

Gender

d)

General Weighted Average

62.

Which of the two is expressed in numbers?

a)

Qualitative

b)

Quantitative

63.

Which of the two leans to more exploration of the data?

a)

Qualitative

b)

Quantitatvie

64.

Which of the two answers open-ended questions?

a)

Qualitative

b)

Quantitative

65.

Which of the two is inclined to confirming the hypothesis?

a)

Qualitative

b)

Quantitative

66.

In terms of product development, which idea does not belong to qualitative research?

a)

Explore

b)

Quantify

c)

Deepen

d)

Seeking to understand

67.

How many chapters are there in writing a research paper?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

d)

7

68.

What is the title of the chapter 1?

a)

Introduction

b)

Background of the study

c)

Problem and Its background

d)

Statement of the Problem

69.

Which part does not belong to Chapter 1?

a)

Background of the Study

b)

Conceptual Framework

c)

Objectives of the Study

d)

Introduction

70.

What does the chapter 2 generally represent?

a)

Additional information

b)

Related studies

c)

Answer to research questions

d)

Presentation of data

71.

What is the last part of Chapter 2?

a)

Related Literature

b)

Related Studies

c)

Synthesis

d)

Hypothesis

72.

Where does the researcher locate the research methodology?

a)

Chapter 1

b)

Chapter 2

c)

Chapter 3

d)

Chapter 4

e)

Chapter 5

73.

Which part of the research paper must contain the gathered information from the respondents?

a)

Chapter 1

b)

Chapter 2

c)

Chapter 3

d)

Chapter 4

e)

Chapter 5

74.

This gives name to the research and it is also a means to identify the contribution of the researcher.

a)

Research Question

b)

Research Title

c)

Research Objectives

d)

Research Hypothesis

75.

Who should be considered in writing the research title?

a)

Readers

b)

Researchers

c)

Teacher

d)

Librarian

76.
NAME: ( Last Name, First Name, Middle Name)
4 lines
77.
What is Research?
a)
A. is the process of finding solutions to a problem after a thorough study and analysis of the situational factors.
b)
B. is the process of finding solutions to a problem after a thorough study and analysis of the situational factors.
c)
C. studying and analyzing issues
d)
D. managers make good decisions and the problem gets solved
e)
E. All of the above
78.
Decision making is merely a process of choosing from among alternative solutions to resolve a problem and research helps to generate viable alternatives for effective decision making.
a)
A. True
b)
B. False
79.
Tries to discover answers to the questions of who, what , when , where, and sometimes how.
a)
A. Description
b)
B. Reporting
c)
C. Explanation
d)
D. Prediction
80.
Goes beyond description and attempts to explain the reasons for the phenomenon
a)
A. Description
b)
B. Reporting
c)
C. Explanation
d)
D. Prediction
81.
Rooted in the theory as explanation
a)
A. Description
b)
B. Reporting
c)
C. Explanation
d)
D. Prediction
82.
Specifically aimed at solving a currently experienced problem.
a)
A. Applied Research
b)
B. Basic Research
c)
C. Qualitative Research
d)
D. Quantitative Research
83.
Managers are the ones to take the decision on the basis of research findings and conclusion.
a)
A. True
b)
B. False
84.
Using someone else's work to help you without their permission is:
a)
A. plagiarism
b)
B. research
c)
periodical
d)
cite
e)
85.
_____ is the heart of the study.
a)
A. Significant of the study
b)
B. Related Literature
c)
C. Objectives
d)
D. Findings
e)
86.
Invading the respondent's privacy
a)
A.Ethical
b)
B. Unethical
87.
Research is _________ if it exhibits careful and precise judgment.
a)
A. Empirical
b)
B. Critical
c)
C.Replicability
d)
D. Methodical
e)
88.
What is the final step in doing research?
a)
A. Define research problem
b)
B. Formulate hypothesis
c)
C. Design research
d)
D. Interpret and Report
e)
89.
What is the first step in conducting research?
a)
A. Analyze Data
b)
B. Design research
c)
C. Define research problem
d)
D. Review the literature
e)
90.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of conducting a qualitative research?
a)
A. To explore the meaning of people's experiences, culture
b)
B. To examine relationships of variables.
c)
C. To test hypotheses of the study.
d)
D. To prove a particular theory
e)
91.
Lee wants to learn about Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play major league baseball. Which source would provide the most appropriate information?
a)
A.an essay in a baseball magazine about Jackie Robinson
b)
B. An encyclopedia entry about Jackie Robinson
c)
C. a student website about the contributions of Jackie Robinson
d)
D. a movie about a child who admires Jackie Robinson
e)
92.
This refers to a particular procedure or set of procedures applied in conducting a research or study.
a)
A. Introduction
b)
B. Methodology
c)
C. Review of Related Literature
d)
D. Findings, Results and Recommendations
e)
93.
A remark, statement or comment based on something one has seen, heard or noticed.
a)
A. Hearsay
b)
B. Observation
c)
C. Gossip
d)
D. Noticed Actions
e)
94.
This refers to the information or content from different sources related to the topic.
a)
A. Literature
b)
B.References
c)
C. Methodology
d)
D.Sources
e)
95.
The sources you used on your research.
a)
A.Sources
b)
B.Literature
c)
C.References
d)
D.Results
e)
96.
It establishes the scope, context and significance of the research to be conducted. This also states the purpose why the study will be conducted.
a)
A.Introduction
b)
B.Methodology
c)
C.Review of Related Literature
d)
D.Results and Recommendations
e)
97.
What is one disadvantage of a survey?
a)
A.Yields a lot of information
b)
B.Provides a good way to generate hypotheses
c)
C.People don't tell the truth
d)
D.Can provide information about many people since it’s cheap and easy to do
e)
98.
What is Research Misconduct?
a)
A.Fabrication
b)
B.Plagiarism
c)
C.Falsification
d)
D.All of The Above
e)
99.
The first step of the research process is
a)
A.searching for sources
b)
B.deciding on a topic and a research question
c)
C.choosing the correct font
d)
D.writing a works cited entry for sources
e)
100.
Data is defined as
a)
A.the collection of hypothesis
b)
B.the collection of people
c)
C.the study of people
d)
D.the collection of information
e)
101.
Research aimed at gathering an in-depth understanding of an issue by way of open ended questioning, non-statisitical research techniques, or value-based observations.This describes which of the following?
a)
A.Quantitative Research
b)
B.Qualitative Research
c)
102.
Francesca wants to know if her classmates prefer pineapple on their pizza. What research method should Francesca use?
a)
A.Case study
b)
B.Experiment
c)
C.Longitudinal study
d)
D.Survey
e)
103.
Page number should be written below the left hand corner of the paper.
a)
A.True
b)
B. False
c)
104.
World Citi Colleges theses follow a writing format called ___________
a)
A.INPUT-PROCESS-OUTPUT
b)
B. Chapters 1-5
c)
C. Basic Format
d)
D.IMRad
e)
105.
The process used to conjure up new ideas that are unique, useful and original. It refers to “thinking outside the box”.
a)
A.Creative
b)
B. Critical
c)
C. Analytical
d)
D. All of the above
e)
106.
Business research can be described as a systematic and organized effort to investigate a specific problem encountered in the work setting, that needs a solution
a)
A.True
b)
B.False
107.
Successful Filipino Entrepreneurs Who Started Small -"National Book Store"
a)
A.Tony Tan Caktiong
b)
B.Cresida Tueres
c)
C.Socorro Ramos
d)
D.Milagros, Clarita, and Doris Leelin
e)
108.
He is an American media magnate, internet entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is known for co-founding Facebook, Inc. and serves as its chairman, chief executive officer, and controlling shareholder
a)
A.Bill Gates
b)
B.Mark Zuckerberg
c)
C.Jeff Bezos
d)
D.Larry Page
e)
109.
Both qualitative and quantitative research relies on analyzing data, but qualitative research relies more on the researcher's own interpretation.
a)
A.True
b)
B.False
c)
110.
The most basic distinction between types of data is that some data are quantitative while other data are qualitative. Quantitative data general consists of:
a)
A.Equations
b)
B.Open-ended responses
c)
C.Survey and questionnaire data
d)
D.Numbers
e)