HOLY NAME UNIVERSITY

CITY OF TAGBILARAN
BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Senior High School Level
2nd Semester S Y. 2020 -2021

PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2
THIRD QUARTER EXAMINATION

Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Grade Level, Section & Strand: ____________________________________________________

Instructions: Read each question carefully and encircle the letter that corresponds to the given
questions.

1. Which of the following best describes a quantitative research?

a. It is an activity of producing or proving a theorem
b. It is an activity concerned with finding new truths in education
c. It is an exploration associated with libraries, books, journals
d. It is a systematic process for obtaining numerical information about the world

2. Which kind of quantitative research aims to infer the causes of the phenomenon which
has already occurred?
a. Survey
b. Descriptive
c. Causal-Comparative
d. Correlational

3. The use of quantitative research both has strengths and weaknesses, what makes this
research weak in terms of requiring large number of respondents?
a. It will provide more accurate findings
b. The expenses will be greater in reaching out to these people
c. It does not consider the capacity of respondents to share and elaborate further
information
d. Many information is difficult to gather

4. In what specific field of study will the following research title be under?
Title: Managing Music Across Multiple Devices and Computers
a. Social Inquiry
b. Arts
c. Agriculture and Fisheries
d. Science

5. What kind of quantitative research is applicable to the sample study on the “Comparison
of Personal, Social, and Academic Variables Related to University Drop-out Rate and
Persistence”?
a. Descriptive
b. Causal-Comparative
c. Experimental
d. Correlational
 6. Which of the following describes why quantitative research is important?
a. It can influence crucial decisions affecting different organizations and individual
b. Problems are addressed systematically and decisions are assured to be sound
c. Used to validate, test and challenge existing practices across fields
d. All of the above

7. Which of the following purposes is most aligned with a quantitative approach?

a. Comparing test results across groups to understand the effects of a particular
instructional approach.
b. Developing a theory grounded in the beliefs of the group being studied.
c. Understanding the shared beliefs and practices of teachers in a school.
d. Understanding historical perspective for an educational topic

8. Which of the following is most aligned with a researcher using quantitative methods?
a. Studying many variables in the context in which they naturally occur.
b. Studying a large number of subjects as a detached, objective observer.
c. Using a research design that changes as narrative data is collected and analyzed.
d. Communicating the results of the study in a loosely structured report that uses
informal language.

9. Which refers to a measurable characteristic that varies, and may also change from group
to group, person to person, or even with one person over time?
a. Variable
b. Discipline
c. Hypothesis
d. Sample

10. Which of the following is NOT an importance of quantitative research?

a. Tests theories or hypotheses
b. Assumes sample is representative of the population
c. Subjectivity of researcher in methodology is recognized less
d. None of the above

For items 11-13, There are at least three types of question in quantitative research, each serving a
particular purpose and characteristics. What type of quantitative research is being described?

11. Which research question seeks to understand the relationship between two or more
aspects or characteristics of one or more persons, groups, institutions, or phenomenon?
a. Comparative
b. Relational
c. Descriptive
d. Quasi-Experimental

12. Which research questions compares two or more characteristics or attributes of two or
more persons, groups, institutions, or phenomenon?
a. Relational
b. Causal-comparative
c. Quasi-experimental
d. Descriptive
 13. Which research questions seeks to objectively describe particular characteristics or
attributes of a person, group, institution, or phenomenon?
a. Descriptive
b. Comparative
c. Relational
d. Quasi-experimental

For items 14-16, A good Background of the Study has characteristics. What is the characteristic
being described?

14. __________ means that the background should only be long enough to cover the basic
points but not too long or too detailed that it bores the reader.
a. Persuasive
b. Relevant
c. Concise
d. Clearly written
15. __________ means that the background should be written in a way that will convince
readers that the study interesting, important and worth reading.
a. Concise
b. Persuasive
c. Clearly written
d. Relevant

16. The following are included in the background of the study except:
a. Objective and research questions
b. Concepts and ideas related to the problem including classifications of terminologies
c. Existing or present conditions and what is aimed to be in the future of the gap to be
filled
d. Problem in general and the specific situations as observed and experienced by the
researcher

For items 17-21, True or False

17. A quantitative study is less prone to researcher’s personal bias compared with a
qualitative study.
a. True
b. False
c. Either of the two
d. None of the Above

18. Quantitative research focuses on human experiences.

a. True
b. False
c. Either of the two
d. None of the Above

19. A quantitative study primarily involves narratives and images.

a. True
b. False
c. Either of the two
d. None of the Above
 20. An experimental study is always quantitative.
a. True
b. False
c. Either of the two
d. None of the Above

21. Both quantitative and qualitative variables may be present in a quantitative study.
a. True
b. False
c. Either of the two
d. None of the Above

22. Which refers to the cause variable, of the one that identifies forces or conditions that act
on something else?
a. Control
b. Dependent
c. Independent
d. Random

23. Which refers to the effect or the result of another variable?

a. Control
b. Dependent
c. Independent
d. Random

For items 25-28, Identify which is referred to: independent or dependent variable:
24. A soap manufacturer wants to prove that their detergent works better to remove tough
stains. What is the dependent variable?
a. Detergent
b. Soap manufacturer
c. Removal of tough stains
d. None of the above

25. Orchids were studied to determine if the amount of humidity affected the flowering of
these plants. Which of these was the independent variable in the study?
a. Flowering of the plants
b. Orchids
c. Amount of humidity
d. All of the above

26. Anna wanted to see how high an ice cube would float in different temperatures of water.
Identify the independent variable?
a. Amount of water
b. Height of ice cube
c. Size of ice cube
d. Temperature of water

27. An entomologist wants to determine if temperature changes how many times cricket
chirps. What is the dependent variable?
a. Temperature
b. Entomologist
c. Times that Cricket chirps
d. None of the above
28. Which of the following best describes control variable?
a. They are kept the same over multiple trials
b. They increase the participants’ control over the experiment
c. They increase the variability of the experiment
d. They provide the researcher with control over the independent variable

29. A researcher wants to figure out if uncomfortable seats in the classroom will increase the
research participant’s attention to the lesson and decrease their fidgeting. Why are
attention level and fidgeting the dependent variable?
a. Because it is the variable that the researcher changes to see how the other variables
will respond
b. Because it is the variable that the researcher is manipulating
c. Because it is the variable the researcher is primarily interested in
d. It isn’t, the dependent variable is the uncomfortableness of the seats

30. Which of the following statements suggests scope and delimitation of the study?
a. The statement that defines the testable relationship one expects to see from examining
the variables in research
b. The general area of interest that will be pursued in research
c. The issue that has not been fully addressed by previous studies
d. The parameters to which the study is set

31. Which of the following statements suggests background of the study?

a. It summarizes the main idea of the whole paper
b. The parameters to which the study is set
c. Introduces important facets that establish the general context where the study
revolves
d. The general area of interest that will be pursued in research

32. Which of the following is a research question for correlation research?

a. How many hours do employees use Facebook?
b. What proportion of Filipino male and female employees use Facebook?
c. Is there a relationship between the IQ of a test-taker and his/her performance in
review sessions?
d. Are information technology education students and vocational education students
digitally literate?

33. Which of the following is a research question for descriptive research?

a. Is there a significant posttest gain on students’ academic performance?
b. How many hours do employees use Facebook?
c. Are information technology education students and vocational education students
digitally literate?
d. Is there a difference between the digital literacy scores of information technology
education students and vocational education students?

34. Which of the following is a research question for quasi-experimental research?

a. How do students rate their experiences in one-on-ne tutorial sessions?
b. Are information technology education students and vocational education students
digitally literate?
c. How many hours do employees use Facebook?
d. What proportion of Filipino male and female employees use Facebook?
35. Which specific field is applicable in this research title, “Use of Online Resources at
Jawaharlal Nehru University: A Quantitative Study.”?
a. Sports
b. Science
c. Information and Communication Technology
d. Agriculture and Fisheries

36. Which specific field is applicable in this research title, “The impact of Reward and
Recognition Programs on Employee’s Motivation and Satisfaction: An Empirical
Study.”?
a. Agriculture and Fisheries
b. Field Business
c. Sports
d. Science

37. Which of the following is the same for all groups in an experiment?
a. The control variable
b. The dependent variable
c. The independent variable
d. The random variable

38. What is the purpose of the background of the study?

a. Helps to find the answer to the question
b. Helps proves the research question and further develop the study
c. Helps in storing information to be referenced and manipulated
d. Provides an explicit rendering of the structure, order, and broad patterns found among
a group of participants.

39. Which refers to the section that allows the writer to explain why certain aspects of a
subject where chosen and why others were excluded?
a. Variable
b. Hypothesis
c. Limitation
d. Delimitation

40. Which of the following are sample phrases used in expressing the scope of the study?
a. The researcher limited this research to…
b. The coverage of the study…
c. The study does not cover…
d. Both A and C

41. Which types of quantitative research designs or methods can be used in the field of
sociology?
a. Experimental designs, surveys, pilot studies and pre/post designs
b. One on one interviews
c. Observations and listening to pre-recorded video tapes
d. None of the answers are correct
42. Which of the following refers to the guidelines in writing a good research title?
I. Avoid an overly general title
II. Employ either the declarative or question form in formulating your title, but
take note that the question form is used less frequently in research
III. Refrain from using abbreviations unless they are commonly known
IV. Indicate the subject and scope of the study by specifying your dependent and
independent variables

a. I and III c. I, II, III

b. II and IV d. I, II, III and IV

43. Which of the following are components of the scope and delimitation in the study?
I. The locale/area where the study will be connected
II. Topic of the study
III. Time frame of the study
IV. Important Terminologies and Meanings

a. I and IV c. III and IV

b. I, II, III d. II, III and IV

44. Which of the following justifies the absence of in-depth analysis in quantitative research?
a. The absence of qualitative connection between researcher and respondents
b. Participant’s unwillingness to answer the survey forms
c. Statistical tools are usually straightforward when it explains
d. Numerical responses are self-explainable

45. Which of the following is a good research question?

a. What effect does social media have on people’s minds?
b. What effect does daily use of Twitter have on the attention span of under-16s?

c. Why is there a housing crisis in the Netherlands?

d. Does the US or the UK have a better healthcare system?

46. “What are the similarities and differences in the experiences of recent Turkish, Polish
and Syrian immigrants in Berlin?” What makes this sample research question good?
a. It is a more complex comparative question that requires data collection and detailed
discussion to answer
b. Very focused enough:
c. Identifies an underexplored aspect of the topic that requires investigation and
discussion of various primary and secondary sources to answer.
d. It takes a specific angle with scope to make an original argument, and has more
relevance to current social concerns and debates.

47. Which of the following are needed to include in writing the delimitations of the study?
I. research objectives,
II. research questions,
III. research variables,
IV. target populations,
 a. I and III only c. II, III and IV
b. I and IV only d. I, II, III and IV

48. How does research impact in everyday life?

I. an invaluable tool for building on crucial knowledge
II. the most reliable way we can begin to understand the complexities of various
issues
III. maintain the integrity as we disprove lies and uphold important truths
IV. serve as the seed for analyzing convoluted sets of data; as well as to serve as
‘nourishment’, or exercise for the mind

a. II and III c. I and IV

b. I, II, and IV d. I, II, III and IV

49. Why is research important?

a. Research drives progress forward
b. Research empowers us with knowledge
c. Research increases the quality of life
d. All of the above

50. In what way does quantitative research important in the field of behavioral science?
a. It makes use of surveys and experiments to gather data
b. Its output focuses on how human behavior relates with another people and also the
individual differences that may affect human relations
c. It relates to the understanding of a particular communication in a generalized
population.
d. None of the above
Research is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has
thought.” – Albert Szent-Gyorgyi