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QUIZ 1

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A teacher wants to know why students arrive late. She prepares a checklist and surveys her class. Which purpose of research is she applying?

a)

Augment knowledge

b)

Inform action

c)

Prove theory

d)

Discover new medicines

2.

A student observes that many customers prefer online shopping and wants to investigate the reason. What type of research purpose does this show?

a)

To inform action

b)

To prove or generate theory

c)

To entertain

d)

To persuade people

3.

Ana noticed many students buy sugary drinks. She wants to understand why. What does her curiosity represent?

a)

Inquiry

b)

Bias

c)

Guessing

d)

Random observation

4.

A researcher follows a step-by-step procedure: defining the problem, gathering data, analyzing, and concluding. Which research characteristic does this represent?

a)

Empirical

b)

Systematic

c)

Original

d)

Objective

5.

A science student measures plant growth weekly using a ruler. Which characteristic of research is shown?

a)

Empirical

b)

Logical

c)

Cyclical

d)

Critical

6.

A student repeats a study about study habits and obtains similar results. What characteristic is illustrated?

a)

Controlled

b)

Replicable

c)

Original

d)

Analytical

7.

During data gathering, a researcher stays in a barangay for 2 days to observe community behavior closely. What process is this?

a)

Inquiry

b)

Immersion

c)

Investigation

d)

Analysis

8.

After collecting data, a student organizes the information into tables and graphs before interpreting them. Which research step is this?

a)

Data gathering

b)

Process and analyze data

c)

Recommendation

d)

Define a new problem

9.

A researcher falsifies results to make her project look better. Which principle is violated?

a)

Honesty

b)

Confidentiality

c)

Objectivity

d)

Legality

10.

A student copies an online article word-for-word without citing it. What has she done?

a)

Paraphrasing

b)

Plagiarism

c)

Fair use

d)

Ethical publishing

11.

A student tells the truth in reporting results and does not alter data even if the outcome is unexpected. What ethical principle is shown?

a)

Objectivity

b)

Honesty

c)

Respect

d)

Legality

12.

A study finds that students with more sleep tend to have higher test scores. The researcher explains how the findings relate. Which step is this?

a)

Analysis

b)

RRL

c)

Conclusion

d)

Recommendation

13.

A participant signs a form that explains the purpose, risks, and benefits of a study. What ethical practice is this?

a)

Honesty

b)

Informed consent

c)

Privacy

d)

Monitoring

14.

A researcher checks participants’ comfort and ensures no one is harmed during a study. What right is protected?

a)

Anonymity

b)

Human subject protection

c)

Privacy

d)

Intellectual property

15.

A researcher wants to determine why community members avoid vaccination. She interviews residents and takes notes. What process is she doing?

a)

Analysis

b)

Immersion

c)

Investigation

d)

Conclusion

16.

Which step involves creating instruments and choosing respondents?

a)

Data gathering

b)

Research design

c)

Literature review

d)

Conclusion

17.

“Findings must make sense and be supported by facts.” This describes research as ______.

a)

Controlled

b)

Replicable

c)

Original

d)

Logical

18.

Which of the following is considered plagiarism?

a)

Summarizing and citing sources

b)

Quoting with proper citation

c)

Paraphrasing in your own words

d)

Copying ideas without acknowledgment

19.

The right that protects participants from revealing their identity is ______.

a)

Copyright

b)

Privacy

c)

Anonymity

d)

Voluntary participation

20.

Research is defined as the scientific investigation of phenomena that involves ______.

a)

Guessing and predicting results

b)

Collecting, presenting, analyzing, interpreting data

c)

Making assumptions about reality

d)

Copying ideas from old studies

21.

“To augment knowledge” means the purpose of research is to ______.

a)

Add new information

b)

Copy existing findings

c)

Replace old information

d)

Predict the future

22.

Which is NOT a characteristic of research?

a)

Systematic

b)

Logical

c)

Based on bias

d)

Empirical

23.

Which is the FIRST step in the research process?

a)

Gather data

b)

Analyze data

c)

Define and develop a topic

d)

Formulate recommendations

24.

Immersion in research means ______.

a)

Avoiding the research site

b)

Deep involvement in gathering data

c)

Writing the conclusion first

d)

Reading only online sources

25.

Which describes inquiry as a process?

a)

It is passive and unstructured

b)

It requires no critical thinking

c)

It is driven by curiosity and exploration

d)

It prevents asking questions

26.

Keeping promises in research shows ______.

a)

Competence

b)

Integrity

c)

Carefulness

d)

Objectivity

27.

Using fair treatment to colleagues shows ______.

a)

Respect for colleagues

b)

Honesty

c)

Legality

d)

Carefulness

28.

Avoiding discrimination relates to ______.

a)

Human rights

b)

Responsibility

c)

Non-discrimination

d)

Objectivity

29.

Research begins with a ______.

a)

conclusion

b)

question

c)

solution

d)

decision

30.

Reviewing previous studies helps create ______.

a)

Recommendations

b)
  • Sampling

c)

Summary

d)

RRL

31.

The foundation of all research

(a)  

32.

Based on sound reasoning.

(a)  

33.

Can be repeated by others.

(a)  

34.

Keeping variables constant.

(a)  

35.

Breaks down data to find patterns.

(a)  

36.

Research begins with a question.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

37.

Inquiry avoids exploring information.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

38.
  • Empirical research uses measurable evidence.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

39.
  • Investigation is a random process.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

40.
  • Immersion means deep involvement in data collection.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

41.
  • Research that follows steps is systematic.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

42.
  • Replicable research cannot be repeated.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

43.
  • Critical research evaluates data carefully.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

44.
  • Objective research avoids personal bias.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

45.
  • RRL involves reviewing previous studies.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

46.
  • Data gathering comes before data analysis.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

47.
  • Honesty requires not falsifying data.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

48.
  • Privacy protects a participant’s identity.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

49.
  • Anonymity means revealing names.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

50.
  • Social responsibility means helping reduce social harm.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE