Panikian National High School

Panikian, Carrascal, Surigao del Sur

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PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1
SUMMATIVE TEST

Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Choose your answer by writing the letter of your choice on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. It is defined as the scientific investigation of phenomena which includes collection, presentation,

analysis and interpretation of facts that lines an individual‘s speculation with reality.
A. Research B. Review of literature C. Book Review D. Abstract

2. Which of the following should a researcher would based his/her research solution to problems?
A. Guesses B. Knowledge C. Theories D. Beliefs

3. It is defined as “a seeking for truth, information or knowledge”. It is a problem solving

technique.
A. Studying B. Immersion C. inquiry D. Investigation

4. It is a systematic examination of a certain event or phenomenon.

A.Studying B. immersion C. inquiry D. Investigation

5. It is a process whereby a researcher immerses (deeply involves) himself in the data

gathering activities and the data he has gathered is carefully read or examined by him
in detail.
A. Studying B. immersion C. inquiry D. Investigation

6. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of research?

A. To inform action.
B. To prove or generate a theory.
C. To augment knowledge in a field or study.
D. To disprove proven and tested phenomena

7. Which of the following is NOT an importance of research?

A. It gives us a lot of works especially to students who soon became a burden
and learns to be dependent to others
B. It directs us to inquire about the right information by conducting further
investigation of the actual condition.
C. Research empowers us with knowledge and discovers new things and issues
in life.
D. Research facilitates learning as an opportunity to share valuable information to others as a
way of recognizing various concerns for public awareness.

8. It is a scientific method of observation to gather non-numerical data.

A. Experimental Research C. Qualitative Research
B. Non-experimental Research D. Quantitative Research

9. Which is considered strength of Qualitative Research?

A. It gives us knowledge to work on
 B. It allows us to be competent as students
C. It promotes a deep, holistic understanding of a particular phenomenon.
D. It requires us only numerical data to support our result and be considered valid.

10. It is the characteristic of qualitative research in which we are set to studying real-world situations as
they unfold naturally.
A. Naturalistic inquiry C. Holistic perspective
B. Inductive analysis D. Qualitative data

11. This is one of the characteristics of qualitative research in which the researcher has direct contact with
and gets close to the people, situation, and phenomenon under study
A. Dynamic system C. emphatic neutrality
B. Context sensitivity D. personal contact and insight

12. The following are strengths of qualitative research EXCEPT:

A. Issues can be examined in detail and in depth.
B. The obtained data based on human experience is powerful and sometimes more compelling
than quantitative data.
C. Straightforward analysis. When you collect data, the type of results will tell you which
statistical tests are appropriate to use.
D. The research framework and direction can be quickly revised as new information emerges.

13. It is the most familiar and applicable type of qualitative research which refers to the investigation of
a culture through an in-depth study of the members of the cultural society.
A. Ethnography C. Grounded Theory
B. Phenomenology D. Case Study

14. Which of the following is a weakness of a qualitative research?

A. Results are limited as they provide less elaboration of human
perceptions.
B. Data created through qualitative research are always accepted.
C. Data analysis involving numerical data is difficult.
D. There is a limited review of related literature or in-depth information about the topic.
15. It is a source of research problem/topic where the researcher may just observe if there
is a gap between theory and practice
A. Theory B. practitioner C. Personal Experience D. Relevant literature
Answer’s Key
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. B
6. D
7. A
8. C
9. C
10. A
11. D
12. C
13. A
14. A
15.