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MIDTERM EXAM
PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1

I. TYPES OF RESEARCH. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. A research based on objective that aims at defining or giving a verbal portrayal or

picture of a person, thing event, group, situation, etc.
A. Quantitative B . Pure C. Descriptive D. Explanatory
2. A type of research that intends to solve specific, practical questions; and apply for
policy formulation, administration and understanding of a phenomenon.
A. Quantitative B . Pure C. Applied D. Qualitative

3. A kind of research, based on type of data, which involves measurement of data.

A. Quantitative B . Pure C. Applied D. Qualitative

4. A research based on objective which attempts to discover or establish the existence

of a relationship/ interdependence between two or more aspects of a situation.
A. Correlational B. Applied C. Triangulation D. Descriptive

5. A research approach which is the combination of two other approaches.

A. Correlational B. Applied C. Triangulation D. Descriptive
6. A type of research developing and testing theories and hypotheses that are
intellectually challenging to the researcher, but may or may not have practical
application at the present time or in the future.
A. Quantitative B . Pure C. Applied D. Qualitative

7. A kind of research, based on type of data, which requires non-numerical data

A. Quantitative B . Pure C. Applied D. Qualitative

8. A research based on objective which is undertaken to explore an area where little is

known or to investigate the possibilities of undertaking a particular research study.
A. Exploratory B. Explanatory C. Descriptive D. Applied

9. A research elaborates or explains, not just the reasons behind the relationship of two
factors, but also the ways by which such relationship exists.
A. Quantitative B . Pure C. Descriptive D. Explanatory
10. A research approach directs you to deal with qualitative data that speak of how
people behave toward their surroundings.
A. Pure B. Applied C. Scientific D. Naturalistic

11. Choose the letter of the title that appears to be the best narrowed down topic.
A. The Psychology of Reading
B. A Study of Human Behavior
C. Sensory Experience in Reading of Children
D. Sensory Experience in Reading of Preschoolers

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 12. The actual interview to Prince William is considered a _____.
A. directed data B. secondary data C. primary data D. priority data

13. Which of these does not describe a characteristic of Qualitative Research?

A. It is crucial to examine the context or situation of an individual’s life.
B. It is abound by the use of numbers.
C. It can be combined with other types and methods of research.
D. It makes better understanding of people.

B. Choose the letter of the characteristic of research questions that best describes each
statement.
A. attainable B. time-bound C. measurable D. specific

14. You must deal with exact answers and observable things.
15. You should determine the extent or limit of the data collected.
16. You should be aware of the time frame and completion period of the study.
17. Have your research study arrive at a particular conclusion that is indicative of what
are objective and factual.

18. It consists of statements on what led the researcher to do the study. It may have
been generated by some empirical observations, the need to explore the problem
and some other relevant conditions.
A. Theoretical framework C. Conceptual framework
B. Review of Related Literature D. Background of the study

19. It is a tentative answer or a scientific guess to a research question.

A. problem B. hypothesis C. variables D. methodology

20. When you decide to do research, you begin with a _____ that will lead you to a
specific topic to focus on.
A. Research question B. Research problem C. RRLS D. Theoretical framework

C. Choose the correct answer.

A if only statement A is correct C if both statements are wrong
B if only statement B is correct D if both statements are correct

21. A. RRLS stands for Review of Related Literature and Society.

B. Inquiry decreases social awareness and cultural knowledge
22. A. There are three approaches in research: Naturalistic, Positive and Triangulation.
B. Research has so many types and basis for these types.

23. A. A research title should be narrowed down to make it unclear and less specific.
B. Research means to look for something again.

D. IDENTIFICATION. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

24. It is a systematic inquiry, a science of collecting analyzing, and drawing conclusion

from data.
A. Strategies B. interview C. survey D. research
25. A remedy against a very broad topic is to _____.
A. Formulate research questions C. Review the related literatures
B. Narrow it down D. Gather related data

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 26. This is a study of how people find their experiences meaningful and its primary goal is
to make people understand their experiences.
A. Case Study C. Content and Discourse Analysis
B. Ethnography D. Phenomenology

27. _____ involves analysis or examination of substance of any form of communication, as

well as, the language forms and structures.
A. Case Study C. Content and Discourse Analysis
B. Ethnography D. Phenomenology
28. The study of a particular cultural group to get a clear understanding of its
organizational set-up, internal operation, and lifestyle is called _____.
A. Case Study C. Content and Discourse Analysis
B. Ethnography D. Phenomenology

29. ____ involves a long-time study of a person, group organization, or situation which
seeks to find answers to why such thing occurs to the subject.
A. Case Study B. Historical Analysis C. Ethnography D. Phenomenology

30. ____ involves examination of primary documents to make you understand the
connection of past events to the present time.
A. Case Study B Historical Analysis C. Ethnography D. Phenomenology

B. Identify the type of qualitative research best suited for the following topics.

31. The Hanging Coffins of the Igorots

A. Case Study B. Historical Analysis C. Ethnography D. Phenomenology

32. Systemic Functional Grammar

A. Case Study B. Content and Discourse Analysis C. Ethnography D. Phenomenology
33. A Day in the Life of Starla: The Vlogger of all Seasons
A. Case Study B. Content and Discourse Analysis C. Ethnography D. Phenomenology
34. Gregorio del Pilar: The Youngest General
A. Case Study B. Historical Analysis C. Ethnography D. Phenomenology

35. Psychological status of Gifted child Shaira Luna: Then and Now
A. Case Study B. Historical Analysis C. Ethnography D. Phenomenology

A. Choose the letter of the kind of topic described in each statement.

A. Highly technical subjects C. Controversial topics

B. Vague subjects D. Too broad subjects

36. These are topics that depend greatly on the writer’s opinion, which may tend to be
biased or prejudicial.
37. Topics that require an advanced study, technical knowledge, and vast experience is
a very difficult task.

38. Topics that prevent you from giving concentrated or an in-depth analysis of the
subject matter of the paper.

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 39. Topics that prevent you from having a clear focus on your subject, for instance, titles
beginning with indefinite adjectives or without specificity.

B. Identify the type of research topics that needs to be avoided. Choose the best answer.
A. Highly technical subjects C. Too broad subjects
B. Vague subjects D. Too narrow subjects

40. The Legend of Mayon Volcano

41. Communication Problems of the Filipinos
42. Some Remarkable Traits of a Filipino
43. Deoxyribonucleic Acid in Criminal Forensic

44. The topic is _____ if it yields results that are instrumental in societal improvement.
A. limited B. relevant C. timely D. familiar
45. “The Truth Behind the Claim For Vice-Presidency: Robredo vs. Marcos” can be
described and considered as a ______.
A. Controversial topic C. Vague subject
B. Too narrow subject D. Hard to investigate subject

46. ______ are topics that no available reading materials or has a very limited source of
information about them, and if such materials are not up to date.
A. Controversial topics C. Vague subjects
B. Too narrow subjects D. Hard to investigate subjects

47-50 Choose the letter of your answer that describes each consideration in choosing a
topic for research.

A. Limitations on the subject C. Interest in the subject matter

B. Availability of Information D. Personal resources

47. Being curious about a subject pushes the researcher to research, investigate, or
inquire about with full motivation, enthusiasm, and energy.
48. Assess your research abilities in terms of your financial standing, health condition,
mental capacity, needed facilities and time allotment to complete the research.

49. Part and parcel of any research work is to collect a lot of information as evidence to
support your claims about your subject matter.

50. This makes you link your choosing with course requirements.

Prepared by: Checked by:

Jonna C. Ang Lauriano A. Eway

Subject Teacher Master Teacher 1

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