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Research Methodology Quiz

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 58mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

a piece of academic writing that provides analysis, interpretation and argument based on in-depth independent investigation

a)

Research Problem

b)

Research

c)

Research Proposal

d)

Research Paper

2.

It is a structured, formal document that explains what you plan to research (your research topic), why it's worth researching (your justification), and how you plan to investigate it (your methodology).

a)

Research Proposal

b)

Research Paper

c)

Research Problem

d)

Research

3.

______________is a structured way of collecting and analyzing data obtained from different sources.

a)

Quantitative Research

b)

Research

c)

Research Problem

d)

Qualitative Research

4.

In what field does research is beneficial in terms of analyzing the product, place, people, and persuasion?

a)

Business

b)

Engineering

c)

Social Science

d)

Education

5.

In what field does research is beneficial in terms of analyzing the techniques and strategies to be apply in the learning process?

a)

Social Science

b)

Business

c)

Engineering

d)

Education

6.

In what field does research is beneficial in terms of machineries, infrastructure, and foundations?

a)

Business

b)

Engineering

c)

Education

d)

Social Science

7.

Which Research Title shows cause and effect relationships?

a)

Perception of students in SHS and Effect of ICT in students' study habits

b)

Perception of students in SHS

c)

Effect of ICT in students' study habits

d)

Effect of ICT in students' study habits and Determination of factors affecting students' performance

8.

The extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with or to which it is relevant.

a)

Limitation

b)

Literature

c)

Scope

d)

Methodology

9.

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)

Introduction

b)

Review of Related Literature

c)

Methodology

d)

Results and Recommendations

10.

Using someone else's work to help you without their permission is:

a)

Plagiarism

b)

Periodical

c)

Research

d)

Sight

11.

Describe the coverage of the study. It specifies what is covered in terms of concept, number of subjects or the population included in the study, as well as the timeline when the study is conducted

a)

Scope and Limitation

b)

Background of the Study

c)

Significance of the Study

d)

Introduction

12.

It describes how the problem will be solved and specifically pinpoints who will benefit from such findings or results.

a)

Scope and Limitation

b)

Significance of the Study

c)

Introduction

d)

Background of the Study

13.

This is basic difficulty, the issue, the area of concern, the circumstance which exist, then, how they ought to be.

a)

Scope and Limitation

b)

Background of the Study

c)

Significance of the Study

d)

Statement of the Problem

14.

It is a visual representation of an expected relationship between variables. Variables are simply the characteristics or properties that you want to study.

a)

Theoretical Framework

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Definition of Terms

d)

Conceptual Framework

15.

It is a term that is synonymous with the word, 'investigation'

a)

Probe

b)

Research

c)

Ponder

d)

Inquiry

16.

It is a scientific, experimental, or inductive manner of thinking.

a)

Inference

b)

Ponder

c)

Research

d)

Probe

17.

It is a type of research where in At least one variable is manipulated to determine the effect of the manipulation. Intact, naturally formed groups are used.

a)

Non-Experimental Research

b)

Single Subject Design

c)

Experimental Research

d)

Quasi-Experimental Research

18.

It is a kind of research where in it explores possible causal relationships among variables that cannot be manipulated by the researcher (group differences already exist)

a)

Descriptive Research Design

b)

Single-Subject Design

c)

Correlational Design

d)

Ex-Post Facto

19.

It is a kind of quantitative research where in it is popular in the fields of special education and counseling. This research design is useful when the researcher is attempting to change the behavior of an individual or a small group of individuals and wishes to document that change.

a)

Quasi-Experimental Research

b)

Single Subject Design

c)

Correlational Design

d)

Experimental Research

20.

A kind of quantitative research that assesses relationships between two or more phenomena

a)

Descriptive Research Design

b)

Correlational Design

c)

Single Subject Design

d)

Ex Post Facto (Causal-Comparative Research)

21.

True or False. Choose TRUE if the following characteristics pertain to Quantitative Research and FALSE if not. Data is analyzed by identifying statistical relationships.

a)

False

b)

True

22.

Data may be gathered through surveys.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Researchers and their biases are known to participants in the study and participants' characteristics are exposed to the researchers.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

The researcher is an involved observer.

a)

False

b)

True

25.

It uses structured response categories to collect data.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

It is used to test hypotheses, look at cause and effect, and make predictions.

a)

False

b)

True

27.

TRUE or FALSE. Causal-comparative research looks at the possible causal relationships among variables that can be manipulated by the researcher.

a)

False

b)

True

28.

Single subject research design is useful when the researcher is attempting to change the behavior of an individual or a small group of individuals and wishes to document that change.

a)

False

b)

True

29.

Intact, naturally formed groups are used in quasi-experimental design.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

What is the term for a relationship where each input is related to exactly one output?

a)

Association

b)

Relation

c)

Function

d)

Mapping

31.

Which of the following is a common method used to collect qualitative data?

a)

Interviews

b)

Observations

c)

Surveys

d)

Experiments

32.

In statistics, what do you call the value that separates the highest 50% from the lowest 50% of a data set?

a)

Median

b)

Range

c)

Mean

d)

Mode

33.

It is a term that is synonymous with the word, 'investigation'

a)

Ponder

b)

Probe

c)

Inquiry

d)

Research

34.

It is a scientific, experimental, or inductive manner of thinking.

a)

Inference

b)

Ponder

c)

Research

d)

Probe

35.

It is a type of research where in At least one variable is manipulated to determine the effect of the manipulation. Intact, naturally formed groups are used.

a)

Experimental Research

b)

Non-Experimental Research

c)

Quasi-Experimental Research

d)

Single Subject Design

36.

It is a kind of research where in it explores possible causal relationships among variables that cannot be manipulated by the researcher (group differences already exist)

a)

Descriptive Research Design

b)

Single-Subject Design

c)

Ex-Post Facto

d)

Correlational Design

37.

It is a kind of quantitative research where in it is popular in the fields of special education and counseling. This research design is useful when the researcher is attempting to change the behavior of an individual or a small group of individuals and wishes to document that change.

a)

Experimental Research

b)

Correlational Design

c)

Single Subject Design

d)

Quasi-Experimental Research

38.

A kind of quantitative research that assesses relationships between two or more phenomena

a)

Ex Post Facto (Causal-Comparative Research)

b)

Single Subject Design

c)

Descriptive Research Design

d)

Correlational Design

39.

True or False. Choose TRUE if the following characteristics pertain to Quantitative Research and FALSE if not. Data is analyzed by identifying statistical relationships.

a)

False

b)

True

40.

Data may be gathered through surveys.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Researchers and their biases are known to participants in the study and participants' characteristics are exposed to the researchers.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

The researcher is an involved observer.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

It uses structured response categories to collect data.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

It is used to test hypotheses, look at cause and effect, and make predictions.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

TRUE or FALSE. Causal-comparative research looks at the possible causal relationships among variables that can be manipulated by the researcher.

a)

False

b)

True

46.

Single subject research design is useful when the researcher is attempting to change the behavior of an individual or a small group of individuals and wishes to document that change.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Intact, naturally formed groups are used in quasi-experimental design.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

it is a type of approach wherein the researcher does not live as a member of the subjects of the study.

a)

Time Sampling

b)

Sampling

c)

Participant Observer

d)

Non-participant Observer

49.

In this type of sampling the observer decides in advance the pre-selected moments when observation will take place and records what is happening at that instant.

a)

Event Sampling

b)

Instantaneous sampling

c)

Time Sampling

d)

Random Sampling

50.

What do you call the process of gathering information?

a)

Sampling

b)

Data Collection

c)

Data analysis

d)

Hypothesis

51.

It deals with a large number of sample population which is quite laborious.

a)

Exploratory Research

b)

Qualitative Interview

c)

Quantitative Interview

d)

Research

52.

What do you call the type of structured interview that is considered as very convenient and affordable because researchers can connect to the respondents who has a telephone?

a)

Observation

b)

Telephone Interview

c)

Face-to-face interviews

d)

Computer Assisted Personal Interview

53.

What data analysis should be used by the researcher if it is not clear what to expect from the data?

a)

Exploratory Data Analysis

b)

Interval Analysis

c)

Descriptive Data Analysis

d)

Inferential Data Analysis

54.

What level of measurement scales that doesn't have a true zero point?

a)

Ordinal Scale

b)

Ratio Scale

c)

Nominal Scale

d)

Interval Scale

55.

it refers to the most frequently occurring score in a distribution.

a)

Median

b)

Mode

c)

Mean

d)

Ratio

56.

It is the difference between the largest and the smallest values in a set of data?

a)

Mode

b)

Standard Deviation

c)

Average Deviation

d)

Range

57.

What do you call the preconceived idea assumed to be true and has to be tested for its truth or falsity?

a)

T-Test

b)

Statistical Significance

c)

Type 1 Error

d)

Hypothesis

58.

It refers to the consistency of the results.

a)

Validity

b)

Reliability

c)

Predictive

d)

Methodology

59.

What do you call the type of scale used to measure behaviors and attitudes quantitatively?

a)

Rank-Order Scale

b)

Dichotomous Scale

c)

Open-ended scale

d)

Likert Scale

60.

This sampling technique is prone to bias for the respondents are chosen purposely.

a)

Non-probability Sampling

b)

Probability Sampling

c)

Stratified Sampling

d)

Sampling Technique

61.

This is a method of selecting samples that are available and are capable of participating in a research study on a current issue.

a)

convenience Sampling

b)

Voluntary Sampling

c)

Quota Sampling

d)

Snowball Sampling

62.

Which one is a symbol for sample size?

a)

H

b)

n

c)

h

d)

N

63.

What do you call the allowable error in a research?

a)

Alpha Error

b)

Margin of Error

c)

Type II Error

d)

Type I Error

64.

What do you call the process of selecting the precise subgroup called sample to participate in a research study?

a)

Random Sampling

b)

Selecting

c)

Choosing

d)

Sampling

65.

What do you call the sub-population that is group according to two or more mutually exclusive categories based on the researchers variables of interest?

a)

Census

b)

Population

c)

Strata

d)

Sample

66.

It consist of different existing theories from different studies that serve as foundation of a research study.

a)

Theoretical Framework

b)

Conceptual Framework

c)

P-Model

d)

Statistical

67.

Which of the following is the symbol for Null Hypothesis?

a)

A0

b)

A1

c)

H0

d)

H1

68.

It refers to the continuous and repetitious pursuit of knowledge to arrive at the truth.

a)

Research

b)

Inquiry

c)

Investigation

69.

Which among the following is a characteristic of qualitative research?

a)

It is highly structured and objective in nature and method.

b)

It aims to gain exact answers and most scientific.

c)

It is very personal and takes place in social interactions.

70.

It refers to any quality or characteristic of the entity that is under investigation.

a)

Variable

b)

Instrument

c)

Data

71.

It refers to a data collection technique wherein the researcher is on the actual situation and records pertinent data.

a)

Experiment

b)

Interview

c)

Observation

72.

It refers to the directed exploration of a body of knowledge in a profound manner.

a)

Review of Related Literature

b)

Statement of the Problem

c)

Discussion

73.

It is the act of referring to another author's work on one's research paper.

a)

Reference

b)

Citation

c)

Bibliography

74.

APA stands for …

a)

Americans Psychological Association

b)

American Psychological Association

c)

American Psychological Associations

75.

It a section of research paper that explains which among the variables were insignificant and significant.

a)

Introduction

b)

Method

c)

Discussion

76.

It refers to the act of providing a written account of spoken words from a recorded interview.

a)

Theming

b)

Coding

c)

Transcribing

77.

It refers to an act of presenting someone else's works or ideas without seeking permission or acknowledgment.

a)

Copy-paste method

b)

Plagiarism

c)

Cybercrime

78.

Which variable is changed on purpose?

a)

Independent Variable

b)

Continuous Variable

c)

Dependent Variable

d)

Discrete Variable

79.

What is the DEPENDENT variable in this experiment?

"Does eating breakfast improve test score?"

a)

eating breakfast or not

b)

the grade you got on the test

c)

what time you get up in the morning

d)

how tasty the breakfast is

80.

What is the INDEPENDENT variable in this experiment?

"Which type of medium is best for plant growth?

a)

height of plant (cm)

b)

type of medium (soil vs. sand)

c)

amount of medium

d)

types of plant

81.

What is the DEPENDENT variable in this experiment?

"Do tall people jump further than short people?"

a)

height of the person

b)

weight of the person

c)

how fast the person runs

d)

how far the person jumps

82.

What is the INDEPENDENT variable in this experiment?

"Which type of metal, copper, or aluminum, conducts heats faster?"

a)

size of metal

b)

types of metal

c)

time it takes to heat up

d)

shape of the metal

83.

Which variable that is measured?

a)

Moderator

b)

Independent

c)

Dependent

d)

Control

84.

Which variable interferes the independent and dependent variables and which effects may strengthen or weaken both variables?

a)

Moderator Variable

b)

Intervening Variable

c)

Control Variable

d)

Discrete Variable

85.

Read each phrase then identify what variable is given.

Military Title

a)

Continuous variable

b)

Discrete variable

86.

Read each phrase then identify what variable is given.

Year Level

a)

Continuous variable

b)

Discrete variable

87.

Read each phrase then identify what variable is given.

Favorite type of music

a)

Continuous variable

b)

Discrete variable

88.

Read each phrase then identify what variable is given.

Temperature in degree Celsius

a)

Continuous variable

b)

Discrete variable

89.

Read each phrase then identify what variable is given.

A score in 5-item quiz in Math

a)

Continuous variable

b)

Discrete variable

90.

In writing the statement of the problem, make sure to summarize the whole research study. 

a)

True

b)

False

91.

Which of the following  provides a concise description of an issue to be addressed or a condition to be improved upon?

a)

General problem

b)

Research problem

c)

Statement of the problem

d)

Relevance of the study

92.

All the questions in the statement of the problem must be answered at the end of the study.   

a)

True

b)

False

93.

deals with numerical values and how they can describe a phenomenon or infer a relationship.

a)

Quantitative Research

b)

Qualitative Research

c)

Objectivity

d)

Generalizabilty

94.

Which of the following is a method used to collect qualitative data?

a)

Experiments

b)

Surveys

c)

Statistical Analysis

d)

Interviews

95.

True or False. In qualitative research, the researcher often becomes a part of the study environment.

a)

False

b)

True

96.

What is the primary focus of descriptive research?

a)

To describe characteristics of a population

b)

To establish cause and effect relationships

c)

To manipulate variables

d)

To test a hypothesis

97.

●An ________________ is the variable that is manipulated, especially in experiments.

a)

Dependent variable

b)

Independent Variable

c)

Intervening Variables

d)

Causal

98.

Which of the following research designs is primarily focused on understanding the experiences and perspectives of participants?

a)

Qualitative Research

b)

Mixed Methods Research

c)

Experimental Research

d)

Quantitative Research

99.

True or False. In a correlational study, researchers manipulate variables to observe effects.

a)

True

b)

False

100.

What is the term for a detailed plan that outlines how a research study will be conducted?

a)

Research Proposal

b)

Data Collection Plan

c)

Research Design

d)

Methodology