WorksheetsSummative Test in Practical Research 2
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
Which practice is fundamental to ethical writing?
Copy-pasting text
Using others’ works without credit
Writing without citations
Avoiding plagiarism
What is the main type of data utilized in quantitative research studies?
Words
Narratives
Opinions
Numbers and statistics
What is the primary objective of a descriptive research design?
Explore meaning
Test cause and effect
Develop a theory
Describe characteristics of a population
In which sampling technique does every member of the population have an equal probability of being selected?
Convenience sampling
Random sampling
Snowball sampling
Purposive sampling
What is the core function of a research instrument?
Create visuals
Analyze data
Write conclusions
Collect data
A standard questionnaire used to gather information falls under which category of research tools?
Sampling method
Statistical tool
Research instrument
Hypothesis
The process of data collection is best defined as:
Choosing a title
Gathering information from respondents
Writing the conclusion
Analyzing results
What does the process of analyzing data primarily involve in quantitative research?
Copying from other studies
Reading answers only
Interpreting results using statistics
Encoding names
Which type of variable is intentionally changed or controlled by the researcher in an experiment?
Constant
Independent variable
Control variable
Dependent variable
Which variable is measured to determine the outcome or resulting effect of the experimental manipulation?
Independent variable
Dependent variable
Extraneous variable
Control variable
Identify the question below that would most likely be addressed using numerical measurements and statistical analysis.
How do students feel about exams?
What is the effect of study habits on academic performance?
Why do students enjoy math?
What are students’ experiences in online classes?
What is the primary benefit that the review of related literature provides to researchers?
to repeat old studies
to avoid making hypotheses
to identify gaps and strengthen the study
to delay the research
To maintain academic integrity and avoid plagiarism in a literature review, which practice must be strictly avoided?
Paraphrasing
Giving credit to authors
Copy-pasting entire paragraphs
Synthesizing information
In which section of a research paper is the statement of purpose, often beginning with 'the study aims to...,' typically found?
Introduction
Methodology
Significance of the study
Scope and Delimitation
What is the essential characteristic of a strong research hypothesis?
Vague
Optional
Random
Testable
In quantitative research, how is data usually presented and analyzed?
Words
Tables and numerical form
Long narratives
Dialogues
Which ethical standard specifically mandates that researchers report their results truthfully and without manipulation or bias?
Honesty
Confidentiality
Plagiarism
Consent
What essential document or permission must a researcher secure before starting the process of collecting data from participants?
A research title
A finished abstract
A letter of consent or approval
A defense schedule
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?
et al.
etc.
i.e.
e.g.
In research, what entity does the term 'population' refer to?
The number of samples
The instruments used
Only the participants chosen
The entire group from which samples are drawn
In a conceptual framework diagram, what element visually represents the connection or flow between the study's variables?
Literature review
Arrows and connections in the diagram
Title
Research locale
Scientifically, what does the term 'research gap' signify?
A missing citation
A repeated finding
A space between pages
An area not yet studied or fully explored
Which phrase best describes the procedure for simple random sampling?
Choosing respondents who are easy to reach
Selecting names by lottery
Choosing based on preference
Selecting by group
Which specific quantitative research design is explicitly structured to investigate and determine a cause-and-effect relationship between variables?
Descriptive
Correlational
Experimental
Phenomenological
Which ethical principle is violated if a researcher discloses the personal identity or responses of participants?
Honesty
Confidentiality
Accuracy
Neutrality
Which activity is performed after data collection and therefore is not a part of the planning phase for data collection?
Defining respondents
Determining the instrument
Making conclusions
Scheduling administration
What specific statistical test is most appropriate for assessing the linear association or degree of correlation between two continuous variables?
Percentage
Pearson r
Frequency count
Mean
When a researcher properly paraphrases source material, what two actions are necessary?
Omit citation
Copy the exact words
Change only one- or two-words
Rewrite ideas in their own words and still cite the source
What are the two most crucial scientific qualities a research instrument must possess to produce trustworthy data?
Reliable and valid
Beautifully formatted only
Unique but untested
Difficult to answer
What is the fundamental distinction between probability and non-probability sampling techniques?
Cost of research
Use of chance in selecting samples
Number of respondents
Type of questionnaire
What is the main goal of conducting a correlational research study?
Describe one variable only
Find a cause-and-effect
Find the relationship between two variables
Observe phenomena
In the typical quantitative research flow, what immediate stage follows the completion of data collection?
Data analysis
Literature review
Conceptual framework
Hypothesis formulation
In the context of research measurement, what does the term validity specifically mean?
The instrument measures what it is supposed to measure
The same result appears every time
The instrument is short
The instrument has many items
Under the principle of voluntary participation, what is the ethical obligation of a researcher if a respondent decides they no longer want to participate?
Ignore the request
Force them to continue
Allow withdrawal anytime without penalty
Replace immediately without consent
Which format represents a correctly written entry in an APA-style References list?
Dela Cruz, J. (2022). Study habits of learners. Manila: UST Press.
Dela Cruz J (2022). Study habits of learners. Manila UST Press
J. Dela Cruz. (2022). Study habits of learners. Manila UST Press.
Dela Cruz J., 2022. Study habits of learners.
What is the chief function of a conceptual framework in a research study?
To summarize results
To show the flow of ideas and variables in a study
To explain the sampling process
To present the hypothesis
How is a conceptual framework most often visually represented in a research paper?
Pie chart
Diagram or model
Table
Checklist
Which statement provides the best definition for a hypothesis?
A guess with no basis
A prediction based on theory or previous studies
A conclusion
A research title
Which of these statements is an example of a null hypothesis?
There is no significant relationship bet. X and Y.
X affects Y positively.
Y increases as X decreases.
X influences Y.
What information does the scope of a study typically specify?
Who the respondents are and what the study covers
The review of related literature
The method of analysis
The background of the researcher
The section on the significance of the study primarily addresses which question?
The timeline of the research
Who will benefit from the research and how
The sampling design
The hypotheses tested
From the list below, which type of source is generally considered unsuitable for inclusion in an academic literature review?
Peer-reviewed journals
Online blogs without citations
Academic books
Published theses
What is the correct standard parenthetical format for citing a source using APA 7th edition?
(Author, Year)
(Author; Year)
Author-Year
[Author: Year]
What is the correct and ethical approach for a researcher to take when summarizing a literature source?
Copy exact sentences
Highlight only important ideas in their own words
Include all details
Omit the author
A reference list should contain:
Only books
All sources cited in the paper
Only online materials
Personal opinions
