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Summative Test in Practical Research 2

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which practice is fundamental to ethical writing?

a)

Copy-pasting text

b)

Using others’ works without credit

c)

Writing without citations

d)

Avoiding plagiarism

2.

What is the main type of data utilized in quantitative research studies?

a)

Words

b)

Narratives

c)

Opinions

d)

Numbers and statistics

3.

What is the primary objective of a descriptive research design?

a)

Explore meaning

b)

Test cause and effect

c)

Develop a theory

d)

Describe characteristics of a population

4.

In which sampling technique does every member of the population have an equal probability of being selected?

a)

Convenience sampling

b)

Random sampling

c)

Snowball sampling

d)

Purposive sampling

5.

What is the core function of a research instrument?

a)

Create visuals

b)

Analyze data

c)

Write conclusions

d)

Collect data

6.

A standard questionnaire used to gather information falls under which category of research tools?

a)

Sampling method

b)

Statistical tool

c)

Research instrument

d)

Hypothesis

7.

The process of data collection is best defined as:

a)

Choosing a title

b)

Gathering information from respondents

c)

Writing the conclusion

d)

Analyzing results

8.

What does the process of analyzing data primarily involve in quantitative research?

a)

Copying from other studies

b)

Reading answers only

c)

Interpreting results using statistics

d)

Encoding names

9.

Which type of variable is intentionally changed or controlled by the researcher in an experiment?

a)

Constant

b)

Independent variable

c)

Control variable

d)

Dependent variable

10.

Which variable is measured to determine the outcome or resulting effect of the experimental manipulation?

a)

Independent variable

b)

Dependent variable

c)

Extraneous variable

d)

Control variable

11.

Identify the question below that would most likely be addressed using numerical measurements and statistical analysis.

a)

How do students feel about exams?

b)

What is the effect of study habits on academic performance?

c)

Why do students enjoy math?

d)

What are students’ experiences in online classes?

12.

What is the primary benefit that the review of related literature provides to researchers?

a)

to repeat old studies

b)

to avoid making hypotheses

c)

to identify gaps and strengthen the study

d)

to delay the research

13.

To maintain academic integrity and avoid plagiarism in a literature review, which practice must be strictly avoided?

a)

Paraphrasing

b)

Giving credit to authors

c)

Copy-pasting entire paragraphs

d)

Synthesizing information

14.

In which section of a research paper is the statement of purpose, often beginning with 'the study aims to...,' typically found?

a)

Introduction

b)

Methodology

c)

Significance of the study

d)

Scope and Delimitation

15.

What is the essential characteristic of a strong research hypothesis?

a)

Vague

b)

Optional

c)

Random

d)

Testable

16.

In quantitative research, how is data usually presented and analyzed?

a)

Words

b)

Tables and numerical form

c)

Long narratives

d)

Dialogues

17.

Which ethical standard specifically mandates that researchers report their results truthfully and without manipulation or bias?

a)

Honesty

b)

Confidentiality

c)

Plagiarism

d)

Consent

18.

What essential document or permission must a researcher secure before starting the process of collecting data from participants?

a)

A research title

b)

A finished abstract

c)

A letter of consent or approval

d)

A defense schedule

19.

When following APA style guidelines for in-text citations, what abbreviation is used after the first author's name to indicate there are multiple other authors?

a)

et al.

b)

etc.

c)

i.e.

d)

e.g.

20.

In research, what entity does the term 'population' refer to?

a)

The number of samples

b)

The instruments used

c)

Only the participants chosen

d)

The entire group from which samples are drawn

21.

In a conceptual framework diagram, what element visually represents the connection or flow between the study's variables?

a)

Literature review

b)

Arrows and connections in the diagram

c)

Title

d)

Research locale

22.

Scientifically, what does the term 'research gap' signify?

a)

A missing citation

b)

A repeated finding

c)

A space between pages

d)

An area not yet studied or fully explored

23.

Which phrase best describes the procedure for simple random sampling?

a)

Choosing respondents who are easy to reach

b)

Selecting names by lottery

c)

Choosing based on preference

d)

Selecting by group

24.

Which specific quantitative research design is explicitly structured to investigate and determine a cause-and-effect relationship between variables?

a)

Descriptive

b)

Correlational

c)

Experimental

d)

Phenomenological

25.

Which ethical principle is violated if a researcher discloses the personal identity or responses of participants?

a)

Honesty

b)

Confidentiality

c)

Accuracy

d)

Neutrality

26.

Which activity is performed after data collection and therefore is not a part of the planning phase for data collection?

a)

Defining respondents

b)

Determining the instrument

c)

Making conclusions

d)

Scheduling administration

27.

What specific statistical test is most appropriate for assessing the linear association or degree of correlation between two continuous variables?

a)

Percentage

b)

Pearson r

c)

Frequency count

d)

Mean

28.

When a researcher properly paraphrases source material, what two actions are necessary?

a)

Omit citation

b)

Copy the exact words

c)

Change only one- or two-words

d)

Rewrite ideas in their own words and still cite the source

29.

What are the two most crucial scientific qualities a research instrument must possess to produce trustworthy data?

a)

Reliable and valid

b)

Beautifully formatted only

c)

Unique but untested

d)

Difficult to answer

30.

What is the fundamental distinction between probability and non-probability sampling techniques?

a)

Cost of research

b)

Use of chance in selecting samples

c)

Number of respondents

d)

Type of questionnaire

31.

What is the main goal of conducting a correlational research study?

a)

Describe one variable only

b)

Find a cause-and-effect

c)

Find the relationship between two variables

d)

Observe phenomena

32.

In the typical quantitative research flow, what immediate stage follows the completion of data collection?

a)

Data analysis

b)

Literature review

c)

Conceptual framework

d)

Hypothesis formulation

33.

In the context of research measurement, what does the term validity specifically mean?

a)

The instrument measures what it is supposed to measure

b)

The same result appears every time

c)

The instrument is short

d)

The instrument has many items

34.

Under the principle of voluntary participation, what is the ethical obligation of a researcher if a respondent decides they no longer want to participate?

a)

Ignore the request

b)

Force them to continue

c)

Allow withdrawal anytime without penalty

d)

Replace immediately without consent

35.

Which format represents a correctly written entry in an APA-style References list?

a)

Dela Cruz, J. (2022). Study habits of learners. Manila: UST Press.

b)

Dela Cruz J (2022). Study habits of learners. Manila UST Press

c)

J. Dela Cruz. (2022). Study habits of learners. Manila UST Press.

d)

Dela Cruz J., 2022. Study habits of learners.

36.

What is the chief function of a conceptual framework in a research study?

a)

To summarize results

b)

To show the flow of ideas and variables in a study

c)

To explain the sampling process

d)

To present the hypothesis

37.

How is a conceptual framework most often visually represented in a research paper?

a)

Pie chart

b)

Diagram or model

c)

Table

d)

Checklist

38.

Which statement provides the best definition for a hypothesis?

a)

A guess with no basis

b)

A prediction based on theory or previous studies

c)

A conclusion

d)

A research title

39.

Which of these statements is an example of a null hypothesis?

a)

There is no significant relationship bet. X and Y.

b)

X affects Y positively.

c)

Y increases as X decreases.

d)

X influences Y.

40.

What information does the scope of a study typically specify?

a)

Who the respondents are and what the study covers

b)

The review of related literature

c)

The method of analysis

d)

The background of the researcher

41.

The section on the significance of the study primarily addresses which question?

a)

The timeline of the research

b)

Who will benefit from the research and how

c)

The sampling design

d)

The hypotheses tested

42.

From the list below, which type of source is generally considered unsuitable for inclusion in an academic literature review?

a)

Peer-reviewed journals

b)

Online blogs without citations

c)

Academic books

d)

Published theses

43.

What is the correct standard parenthetical format for citing a source using APA 7th edition?

a)

(Author, Year)

b)

(Author; Year)

c)

Author-Year

d)

[Author: Year]

44.

What is the correct and ethical approach for a researcher to take when summarizing a literature source?

a)

Copy exact sentences

b)

Highlight only important ideas in their own words

c)

Include all details

d)

Omit the author

45.

A reference list should contain:

a)

Only books

b)

All sources cited in the paper

c)

Only online materials

d)

Personal opinions