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WorksheetsQ2W2 Assumptions, Hypotheses, Data Gathering
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What is the purpose of hypothesis formulation in a research study?
To confuse the researchers and waste time
To provide a clear and testable statement that guides the research process and helps in determining the outcome of the study.
To limit the scope of the research
To make the research process more complicated
Explain the difference between independent and dependent variables in a research study.
Independent variables are not important in a research study
Dependent variables are manipulated by the researcher
Independent variables are manipulated or changed by the researcher, while dependent variables are the outcomes or results that are measured in response to the changes in the independent variable.
Independent variables are the outcomes or results that are measured
Why is it important to clearly identify and define variables in a research study?
Defining variables in a research study does not impact the accuracy of the findings
It is not important to clearly identify and define variables in a research study
It is important to clearly identify and define variables in a research study in order to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the study's findings, as well as to allow for replication and further research by other scholars.
Variables in a research study do not need to be clearly defined
What are the characteristics of a good hypothesis in a research study?
A good hypothesis is vague and not testable
A good hypothesis is not based on existing knowledge or theory
A good hypothesis is general and not specific
A good hypothesis in a research study is specific, testable, and based on existing knowledge or theory.
How can a poorly formulated hypothesis affect the outcome of a research study?
It has no impact on the research study
It can lead to more accurate results
It can improve the validity of the conclusions
It can lead to biased results, incorrect conclusions, and wasted resources.
Give an example of an independent and dependent variable in a real-life research scenario.
Investigating the relationship between music preference and academic performance
Studying the effect of temperature on ice cream consumption
Analyzing the impact of exercise on weight loss
An example of independent and dependent variables in a real-life research scenario could be studying the effect of different amounts of fertilizer (independent variable) on the growth of plants (dependent variable).
What are the potential challenges in formulating a hypothesis for a research study?
Unclear research objectives, lack of available data, and difficulty in identifying the variables to be studied.
Clear research objectives
Easy identification of variables
Too much available data
How can researchers ensure that their identified variables are relevant to the research study?
By randomly selecting variables
By ignoring the literature review
By not consulting with experts
By conducting a thorough literature review, consulting with experts in the field, and pilot testing the variables.
Explain the concept of operationalization of variables in a research study.
Operationalization of variables involves creating variables that are not relevant to the research study
Operationalization of variables is the process of making variables more abstract and difficult to measure
Operationalization of variables in a research study involves defining and measuring the variables in a way that allows for empirical observation and testing.
Operationalization of variables means using variables that are not measurable or observable
No hypothesis is evident in a Descriptive Research.
TRUE
FALSE
"There is a significant relationship between study habits and academic performance of students" is an example of what hypothesis?
Null Hypothesis
Alternative Hypothesis
Quantitative Research requires fewer respondents because it represents the whole population
True, because Quantitative Research only needs lees respondents
True, because it is easy to measure or solve the data statistically
False, because in Quantitative Research, a large number of respondents is needed to make the data valid
False, because qualitative research needs a larger number of respondents to generate themes
Students using brand A ball pens write better than those using brand B ball pens.
alternative ; directional
alternative ; nondirectional
null
There is no significant difference between the average weekly allowances of morning and afternoon pupils in Mapayapa Elementary School.
alternative ; directional
alternative ; nondirectional
null
Giving a Christmas bonus will increase the productivity of employees.
alternative ; directional
alternative ; nondirectional
null
It is the statement that contradicts the null hypothesis. It is also denoted as Ha or H1 .
Null Hypothesis
Alternative Hypothesis
Hypothesis
Hypothesis Testing
What distinguishes a directional (one-tailed) hypothesis from a non-directional (two-tailed) hypothesis?
Directional hypotheses are based on data, while non-directional hypotheses are theory-driven.
Directional hypotheses make a specific prediction about the direction of an effect, while non-directional hypotheses do not specify a direction.
Directional hypotheses are always causal, while non-directional hypotheses are descriptive.
Directional hypotheses are used in qualitative research, while non-directional hypotheses are used in quantitative research.
How does a null hypothesis differ from an alternative hypothesis?
A null hypothesis assumes a positive relationship, while an alternative hypothesis assumes a negative relationship.
A null hypothesis assumes a significant difference or relationship, while an alternative hypothesis suggests no significant difference or relationship.
A null hypothesis assumes a significant difference, while an alternative hypothesis assumes no difference.
A null hypothesis assumes no significant difference or relationship, while an alternative hypothesis suggests a significant difference or relationship.
What is the role of a research question in the research process?
The role of a research question is to provide a summary of the research findings.
The role of a research question is to limit the scope of the study and hinder the research process.
The role of a research question is to guide the research process and provide a clear focus for the study.
The role of a research question is to confuse the researcher and make the study more challenging.
How does a research hypothesis contribute to the scientific knowledge?
By collecting data and conducting experiments.
By confirming existing scientific theories.
By summarizing previous research findings.
By providing a testable explanation or prediction for a phenomenon or relationship.
These are presumed as true statements of facts related to the research problem.
(a)
Fill in the blanks: Symbol of Null hypothesis: ___ sub ___
(a)
Criteria of a research problem where "the problem can be completed within the time frame allotted."
(a)
It emphasizes precise measurement and often times require statistical analysis of data or the testing of hypotheses based on a sample of observations.
Quantitative
Qualitative
Mixed Methods
Data Collection
Referencing
This type of research typically includes at least two groups (conditions), one being referred as the manipulated group and one served as the control group.
Experimental
Correlational
Descriptive
Mixed Methods
All of the Above
This contains the accurate paging of the tables/figures used in the study.
APPENDIX
BIBLIOGRAPHY
LIST OF TABLES/ FIGURES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
It contains the accurate paging of each part of the research paper.
APPENDIX
BIBLIOGRAPHY
LIST OF TABLES/ FIGURES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
This includes the kind of research used by your study. This answers why the method used is appropriate for the study.
Methodology
Subjects of the Study
Description of Research Instrument
Data Gathering Procedure
Describes your respondents: who they are, what their profile is, where they are from, etc.
Methodology
Subjects of the Study
Description of Research Instrument
Data Gathering Procedure
Describes your instrument which is the questionnaire.
Methodology
Subjects of the Study
Description of Research Instrument
Data Gathering Procedure
Narrates the process undergone by the study that eventually leads to the findings.
Methodology
Subjects of the Study
Sampling Procedure
Data Gathering Procedure
The statistical treatment that you will use which includes your sampling method and formulas to come up with findings out of the data gathered.
Subjects of the Study
Description of Research Instrument
Data Gathering Procedure
Statistical Treatment Applied
Presents all the data gathered using the questionnaire by tabulating all the gathered information. Aside from the tables, an interpretation of each presented data should follow.
Results of the Study
Summary of Findings
Conclusions
Recommendations
Summarizes the interpretation of data given in Chapter 4. These should directly answer your statement of the problem.
Results of the Study
Summary of Findings
Conclusions
Recommendations
Out of your findings, your conclusions are based. This provides the answers for every statement of the problem. This is where you will prove your hypotheses and assumptions.
Results of the Study
Summary of Findings
Conclusions
Recommendations
It should be directly based on the significance of the study. This also includes the recommended actions that should be done after the conduct of the study such as further assessment of the subject, focus on other factors, etc.
Results of the Study
Summary of Findings
Conclusions
Recommendations
It consists of the research title, names of the researchers and name of the research adviser.
Introduction
Abstract
Acknowledgement
Title page
It is a data gathering technique that makes you verbally ask the subjects or respondents questions to give answers to what your research study is trying to look for.
Research
Question
Interview
Search
You prepare a schedule or a list of questions that is accompanied by a list of expressions from where the respondents can pick out the correct answer. what types of interview it is?
Unstructured Interview
Structured Interview
Panel Interview
Semi-Structured Interview
This is an interview that requires the use of an interview schedule or a list of questions answerable with one and only item from a set of alternative responses.
Unstructured Interview
Structured Interview
Panel Interview
Unstructured Interview
In this type of interview, the respondents answer the questions based on what they personally think and feel about it. There are no suggested answers.
Unstructured Interview
Structured Interview
Panel Interview
Semi-Structured Interview
In this interview approach, you ask the question not to one person, but to a group of people at the same time. The group members take turns in answering the question.
Mediated Interview
Group Interview
Individual Interview
Panel Interview
It is one- on-one interview is the lack of trust the interviewees have among themselves.
Mediated Interview
Group Interview
Individual Interview
Personal Interview
It is a paper containing a list of questions including the specific place and space in the paper where you write the answers to the questions.
Test Paper
Summary
Questionnaire
Essay
It is a process of understanding data or known facts or assumptions serving as the basis of any claims or conclusions you have about something.
Data Matrix
Data Analysis
Data
Qualitative Data
It is concisely discusses the essential aspects of your paper such as the background of the problem, objectives, significance, research design, data collection technique, data analysis method, discussions of the findings, scope, conclusions, among others.
Abstract
Title
Introduction
Method
Follow a standard documentary style. Alphabetize, identify, and list down in this section all sources of knowledge you used in carrying out your study.
Discussion and Conclusion
Findings
Recommendations
References
This contains copies of table, questionnaires, interview rates, observation checklist, and other materials that are indispensable or necessary in completing your research study.
Method
Recommendation
Appendix
References
This section explains the types and sources of data as well as the method you used in collecting and analyzing the data you have gathered.
Method
Recommendation
Appendix
References
This part explains the background of the research problem, states a set of specific research questions, and of optional hypotheses or assumptions.
Abstract
Title
Introduction
Method
This step requires you to tell the respondents about the nature of the interview-its purpose, importance, scope and so on.
Conducting the Interview Proper
Starting the Interview
Having an idea of the Research
Conducting the Interview Proper
This step with a question to encourage the respondent to talk about himself or herself, including his or her age, family, current activities, and other things you think appear special or interesting to him or her.
Conducting the Interview Proper
Starting the Interview
Having an idea of the Research
Getting to Know Each Other
This step of the interview gives the respondent the opportunity to ask questions about the interview activity and let him or her have an idea about what will happen next to the interview results.
Starting the Interview
Conducting the Interview Proper
Putting an End to the Interview
Pondering Over Interview Afterthoughts
This step signs of the approaching end of the interview work to alert the respondent in winding up with his or her talking.
Conducting the Interview Proper
Starting the Interview
Putting an End to the Interview
Pondering Over Interview Afterthoughts
The interview starts from the time you, the interviewer, and your respondents see each other at the place of interview, that is, if this is a traditional interview.
Getting to Know Each Other
Having an idea of the Research
Starting the Interview
Conducting the Interview Proper
This kind of questionnaire makes you act as the interviewer and the interviewee at the same time.
Personal questionnaire
Postal questionnaire
Self-administered questionnaire
Group questionnaire
Which research paradigm is most concerned about generalizing its findings?
Quantitative research
Qualitative research
Mixed-methods research
All of the above
A theory generates ________, which are specific assumptions or predictions that can be tested to determine their accuracy.
Validity
informed consent
ethnic gloss
hypotheses
Quantitative Research requires fewer respondents because it represents the whole population
True, because Quantitative Research only needs lees respondents
True, because it is easy to measure or solve the data statistically
False, because in Quantitative Research, a large number of respondents is needed to make the data valid
False, because qualitative research needs a larger number of respondents to generate themes
The following are descriptions of a Quantitative research EXCEPT
Data analysis involves statistics involving quantities or numbers which are measurable
Its results have the capability to generalize its effect to individuals outside the scope of the participants
It gathers empirical evidence that is within the realm of the senses
It is concerned with generating hypothesis rather than focusing on the testing of hypotheses
This step of the interview gives the respondent the opportunity to ask questions about the interview activity and let him or her have an idea about what will happen next to the interview results.
Starting the Interview
Conducting the Interview Proper
Putting an End to the Interview
Pondering Over Interview Afterthoughts
These are presumed as true statements of facts related to the research problem.
(a)
A chapter in the research or thesis that contains the Synthesis which tells the importance of the concepts and research that were gathered . What chapter is it ?
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
This chapter is focused on the research procedures which contains the research design, descriptions of the samples and the measures to be used, and the steps to be taken in carrying out the study.
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
H1 is one of the Hypotheses in the thesis or research that shows the positive statement. What kind of hypothesis is H1?
Positive Hypothesis
Negative Hypothesis
Null Hypothesis
Alternative Hypothesis
In writing hypothesis, what word will you use if you want to see the similarity among the variables?
Effect
Impact
Relationship
Differences
The basic structure that serves as mental window of the researcher and gives the direction of the study. It is presented with a paradigm . What part of Chapter 1 is it?
Analytical Framework
Conceptual Framework
Input Process Output
Virtual Presentation
The words used in the research paper are defined according on how it is used in the study. How are the words in the study defined?
Basically
Conceptually
Operationally
Both Conceptually and Operationally
On this part of the research it shows the boundaries of the study like geographic location, population, time, and variables to be discussed. Which of the following is an example of time in the study?
6:00 am
academic year 2020- 2021
Beyond Sunday
Between 2:00 to 3:00 o'clock of the day
In writing Chapters 1 to 3, what should be the tenses of the verbs to be used if Not yet done with gathering of data?
Future Tense
Past tense
Present Tense
Part Perfect Tense
This portion of the research shows the contributions of the study either to a body of scientific knowledge, to practitioners in the area of the research or any other groups which will benefit to the results of the study. What part of Chapter 1 is it?
Definition of Terms
Significance of the Study
Table of Contents
Acknowledgement
If the title of the study is " Evaluation of Modular Learning Approach of Elementary Students of Sto. Nino De Praga Academy for Academic Year 2020-2021". Who are the possible respondents of the study?
parents, school, students
community, students, teachers
students, parents, teachers
elementary pupils, staff
There are two ways in writing an introductory statement of Introduction, first is through Quotation and the second is through Factual Information. What is the best example of introductory statement following the factual information?
In learning you will teach and in teaching you will learn
One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world
Children don't remember what you try to teach them but they remember you on what you are
It shows in the record that 60% of the students from private schools transferred to public schools for this year.
In general when selecting FACTORS for a study, as a researcher you want to be sure of which of the following?
They have been investigated before
The needed materials are available to investigate
They are not of your interest
The teacher gave the topic to be conducted
Which of the following hypotheses shows the Null hypothesis of similarities among the variables?
No relationship between the variables under study
A positive relationship between the independent and dependent variables
A negative relationship between dependent and independent variables
A difference between the variables under study
In writing the objectives of your study, you must remember an acronyms with corresponding meaning to give the objectives. What particular acronyms is it?
IRSME
HOMES
STEM
SMART
This is stated in declarative statement and present the general objective of the study. This can usually be read within the title. What is this?
Statement of the Problem
General Problem
Specific Problem
Hypothesis
In the hypothesis : There IS no significant difference in self- concept between the groups exposed to values lessons and the group not to be exposed on the same. What are the two groups in the statement?
students with self-concept and values
students with self- concept and values lesson
students exposed to values lessons and students without values lessons
students exposed to values lessons
What is the arrangement of the words in the Definition of terms as they are written ?
Alphabetically
Chronologically
Logically
Sequential
What part of the Chapter 1 presents the importance and benefits of the study?
Conceptual Framework
Definition of Terms
Scope and Limitation
Significance of the Study
It is a data gathering technique that makes you verbally ask the subjects or respondents questions to give answers to what your research study is trying to look for.
Research
Question
Interview
Search
This is an interview that requires the use of an interview schedule or a list of questions answerable with one and only item from a set of alternative responses.
Unstructured Interview
Structured Interview
Panel Interview
Unstructured Interview
