WorksheetsPRACTICAL RESEARCH 2 – FINAL EXAMINATION
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which of the following best describes *research*?
A personal opinion based on experiences
A systematic process of collecting and analyzing data to answer a question
A random collection of facts
An activity done only by scientists
The primary goal of *Practical Research 2* is to help students:
Create artworks
Conduct experiments
Apply quantitative and qualitative methods in solving real-life problems
Memorize research terms
Which of the following is *not* a characteristic of good research?
Systematic
Empirical
Biased
Objective
A research problem should be:
Broad and general
Specific, researchable, and measurable
Based on assumptions
Irrelevant to current issues
The *title* of a research must be:
Long and detailed
Concise, clear, and reflective of variables or phenomenon
Vague but creative
Written after the study is done
The phrase *"Lived Experiences of Teen Mothers in Senior High School"* is an example of:
Quantitative title
Qualitative title
Mixed methods title
Descriptive title only
The phrase *"Relationship Between Sleep Hours and Academic Performance of STEM Students"* is an example of:
Which part of the research paper directs the flow and focus of the study?
Research title
Statement of the Problem
Review of Related Literature
Data Analysis
The theoretical basis or model that guides the study is called:
Conceptual Framework
Methodology
Abstract
Rationale
The conceptual framework is usually presented:
Before the Statement of the Problem
After the Statement of the Problem
At the end of the paper
Inside the appendices
Which of the following focuses on describing existing phenomena without manipulation?
Correlational
Descriptive
Experimental
Phenomenological
A study comparing the performance of working and non-working students uses which quantitative design?
Descriptive
Causal-comparative
Correlational
Experimental
Which design tests cause-and-effect relationships through manipulation of variables?
Correlational
Experimental
Ethnographic
Historical
Which of the following is *not* a type of qualitative research?
Case Study
Ethnography
Experimental
Phenomenology
In a correlational study, the main purpose is to:
Compare groups
Describe characteristics
Determine relationships between variables
Test treatments
A quasi-experimental design differs from a true experimental design because it lacks:
A hypothesis
Random assignment
A dependent variable
A control group
The term “independent variable” refers to:
The outcome measured
The variable being manipulated or controlled
The external factor not studied
The confounding variable
A “moderator variable” is one that:
Explains how or why variables relate
Influences the strength or direction of the relationship
Represents measurement error
Is constant throughout
A “mediator variable” is one that:
Serves as an intermediate mechanism between IV and DV
Strengthens the correlation
Replaces the dependent variable
Is measured at nominal level
The statement “There is no significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores” is an example of:
Alternative hypothesis
Null hypothesis
Conceptual framework
General objective
Sampling determines:
How data will be analyzed
The number and type of participants in a study
The kind of statistical test
The tools for data gathering
The Slovin’s formula is used to:
Compute frequency
Determine sample size
Compute percentage
Identify correlations
Which of the following is *purposeful sampling* used for?
Selecting participants randomly
Selecting participants with specific characteristics
Selecting participants using lottery
Selecting participants by gender only
What is the main data-gathering tool in qualitative research?
Interview
Survey
Checklist
Test questionnaire
What type of interview allows flexibility while following a guide?
Structured
Unstructured
Semi-structured
Group interview
In quantitative research, what is the most common instrument used?
Observation checklist
Standardized test or survey questionnaire
Interview guide
Field notes
The validity of a research instrument refers to:
Its consistency
Its accuracy in measuring what it intends to measure
Its reliability over time
Its ease of use
The reliability of a research instrument means:
It produces consistent results
It measures what is intended
It is easy to administer
Which ethical consideration requires participants to sign consent forms?
Confidentiality
Voluntary participation
Objectivity
Transparency
A participant below 18 must sign a:
Confidentiality form
Informed assent form
Withdrawal form
License agreement
What level of measurement categorizes data without order?
Ordinal
Nominal
Interval
Ratio
What level ranks data but does not indicate exact differences?
Nominal
Ordinal
Interval
Ratio
What level has equal intervals but no true zero?
Nominal
Ordinal
Interval
Ratio
What level has equal intervals and a true zero point?
Interval
Ratio
Ordinal
Nominal
Which statistical treatment is best for frequency and percentage?
Descriptive research
Correlational
Causal-comparative
Quasi-experimental
Which statistical tool is best for comparing means of two groups?
Pearson r
t-test
ANOVA
Chi-square
Which is used to test relationships between two continuous variables?
t-test
Pearson r
Chi-square
Frequency count
Which treatment is suitable for nominal data?
Mean
Chi-square test
Pearson r
Standard deviation
In descriptive statistics, the measure showing the average value is:
Mean
Mode
Median
Range
What is the first step before applying statistical treatment?
Collecting data
Determining variable types and measurement levels
Interpreting results
Writing recommendations
Which title best fits a descriptive quantitative study?
The Effect of Sleep on Students’ Alertness
Profile of Students’ Sleep Patterns and Study Habits
Relationship Between Sleep and Grades
Lived Experiences of Sleep-Deprived Learners
Which title best fits a correlational study?
“Relationship Between Social Media Use and Academic Motivation”
“Coping Narratives of Senior High School Students”
“Effect of Music on Focus Levels”
“Study Habits of HUMSS Students”
Which title best fits a causal-comparative study?
Effect of Music on Focus Levels
Impact of Exercise on Mental Health
Relationship between Sleep and Academic Performance
Influence of Diet on Weight Loss
Which title best fits a quasi-experimental study?
Effect of Gamified Learning on Math Performance of Grade 11 Students
Lived Experiences of Math Teachers in Blended Classes
Correlation Between Anxiety and Performance
Comparing Study Habits of STEM and HUMSS Students
Which title best fits a true experimental study?
Effect of Flipped Classroom Approach on Science Achievement: A Randomized Trial
Relationship Between Sleep and Study Habits
Lived Experiences of Science Teachers
Profile of Grade 10 Students’ Learning Styles
