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BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Senior High School
Midterm Examination in Practical Research 2

General Direction: Read and analyze each item carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer
in each item. 

1. It is a process of seeking, examining, and investigating some information to come up with an

answer.

a. Research
b. Inquiry
c. Interview
d. Investigation
 
2. It is seeking information about something through asking questions and systematic
examination.

a. Research
b. Inquiry
c. Interview
d. Investigation

3. They are materials gathered directly from the point of origin; the respondents and the place
that are directly met by the researcher.

a. Sources
b. Primary Sources
c. Secondary Sources
d. Tertiary Sources

4. This Research design is used to describe and identify the characteristics and facts about the
collected data.

a. Experimental
b. Correlational
c. Descriptive
d. Quasi – Experimental

5. It refers to sources of readings that are significant contributions to the research process.
a. In-text citations
b. Articles
c. Information
d. Review of Related Literature
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6. It is the type of research that does not involve the manipulation treatments or interventions. 

a. Experimental
b. Non-experimental
c. Descriptive
d. Quasi – Experimental

7. It is the part of the paper that provides readers with the background information for the
research reported in the paper.

a. SOPs
b. Frameworks
c. Introduction
d. Objectives

8. It is a broad statement of the problem that uses abstract immeasurable concepts. 

a. SOPs
b. Major Problems 
c. Specific Problems
d. Research Objectives

9. It is a type of question that compares two or more phenomena and determines if a

relationship exists.

a. Central Questions 
b. Major Problems 
c. Specific Problems
d. Causal Questions 

10. This demonstrates support for your ideas, arguments and views.

a. In-text citations
b. Articles
c. Information
d. Review of Related Literature

11. How many words does a researcher need in citing sources using short direct quotations?

a. 25
b. 30
c. 35
d. 40
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12. Rosa, a graduating student from SM College Foundation, is working hard to finish her final
requirement (Thesis). However, one of the comments of the panelist is to cite the authors
properly in her paper. Kindly help Rosa in choosing the correct in-text citation.
a. (De Jesus 2020)
b. (Micaella De Jesus, 2020)
c. (De Jesus, 2020)
d. (Micaella, 2020)

13. Christian needs a hand. He is having difficulty following the APA 6 Edition in doing his
th

Reference List. Let’s help him choose the right one below. 

a. Fernando, G. J., Gomez, C. T., & Cruz, A. E. (2009). New York, NY: St Martin's Press. “THE
BUSINESS WRITER’S HANDBOOK.”
b. the business writer’s handbook. Fernando, G. J., Gomez, C. T., & Cruz, A. E. (2009). New York,
NY: St Martin's Press.
c. THE BUSINESS WRITER’S HANDBOOK. Fernando, G. J., Gomez, C. T., & Cruz, A. E. (2009). New
York, NY: St Martin's Press.
d. Fernando, G. J., Gomez, C. T., & Cruz, A. E. (2009). THE BUSINESS WRITER’S HANDBOOK. New
York, NY: St Martin's Press.

14. Which one is correctly following the APA 7 Edition Referencing Style?
TH

a. Almaas, A. H. (2002). SPACECRUISER INQUIRY. Boston and London: Shambhala Publications

Press
b. Boston and London: Shambhala Publications Press. Almaas, A. H. (2002). SPACECRUISER
INQUIRY. 
c. Almaas, A. H. (2002). Boston and London: Shambhala Publications Press. SPACECRUISER
INQUIRY. 
d. Boston and London: Almaas, A. H. (2002). Shambhala Publications Press.SPACECRUISER
INQUIRY.

15. It is predictive in nature and typically used when significant knowledge already exists on the
subject which allows the prediction to be made.

a. Hypothesis 
b. Educated Guess 
c. Null Hypothesis
d. Alternative Hypothesis
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16. It refers to the characteristics or attribute of an individual or an organization that can be

measured or observed and that varies among the people or organization being studied.

a. Experimental
b. Non-experimental
c. Variables
d. Interventions 

17. My father searched on the internet about the process on how he could fix his electric fan
immediately.
a. The statement is research.
b. The statement is both research and inquiry.
c. The statement is inquiry.
d. None of these

18. Qualitative research is to perceptions as quantitative research is to _________?

a. descriptions
b. narratives
c. Numerical data
d. Opinions

19. Congressman Gonzales is roaming around his District to be informed about the need of his
constituents. 
a. The statement is Research
b. The statement is Inquiry
c. The statement is both Research and Inquiry
d. None of these. 

20. It is a graphical presentation of your concepts or ideas on the basic structure or components
of your research as well as on the relationships of these elements with one another.
a. Framework
b. Paradigm
c. Theoretical Framework
d. Conceptual Framework

21. Dr. Myrna is having a trouble in citing all the works or authors in her research. She needs to
put all the citations in the reference list. What format should she use?

a. American Psychological Assimilation

b. Publication manual of the American Psychological Association [APA] (6th ed.)
c. Publication manual of the American Psychological Association [APA] (5th ed.)
d. African Psychological Assimilation
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22. Dr.Calaguas wants to identify the level of teaching skills of the Senior High School teachers
of Systems Plus College Foundation. 

a. The statement is Research

b. The statement is Inquiry
c. The statement is both Research and Inquiry
d. None of these. 

23. Garcia and his groupmates are working in their research entitled “Financial Literacy vis-à-vis
Academic Performance of Senior High School Students”. Let us help them identifying the
Research Design of their study.
a. Experimental
b. Correlational
c. Descriptive
d. Quasi - Experimental

24. The following are examples of Inquiry EXCEPT:

a. Jayson asked his students about their prior knowledge about Oral Communication.
b. Mrs. Marcelo let his students to identify the impact of Research in the Mental Health of the
former grade 12 students.
c.Ms. Bermejo shared the information she learned from the seminar about Baybayin to the
teachers. 
d. Ms. De Guzman is a new student in SPCF. She asked the guard for the buildings for her to be
familiarized.

25. Statement 1: Descriptive design starts with a hypothesis. 

Statement 2: Descriptive design requires small scale of participants to describe a
phenomenon. 

a. Only statement 1 is true

b. Only statement 2 is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false

26. Pepito is a Literature student from UP Diliman. One of his tasks before the semester ends is
to make three possible ending of a classic literary piece “Romeo and Juliet”. He read the story
and constructed the three possible endings using his creativity and imagination. What type of
sources does Pepito make?

a. Primary Source
b. Secondary Source 
c. Tertiary Source
d. All of the above
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27. Statement 1: Madam Baby wants to see the association between waterlily and headache by
making a research. She will use Quasi-experimental design.  
Statement 2: Tata Lino is curious about the alarming effect of social media bullying. He will use
correlational design.  

a. Only statement 1 is true

b. Only statement 2 is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false

28. Elizabeth examined a plant using the microscope to see the process of photosynthesis.
Accidentally, she noticed an unknown substance in the plant as she observed. She took a
picture and made an experiment to identify the substance present in the plant. What type of
sources does Elizabeth make?
a. Primary Source
b. Secondary Source 
c. Tertiary Source
d. All of the above

29. SOP has the following characteristics, EXCEPT:

a. The problem should be stated precisely, accurately, and clearly. 

b.  It can be stated either in the declaration or interrogation form. 
c. It can be either one main statement/question, or a series of statements/questions, or a
combination of these forms. 
d. All of the above

30. Ruben collects RRL for his thesis. After collecting, he starts writing his Research
Introduction. However, the data are topsy-turvy and a lot of times were wasted finding the
appropriate RRL for his thesis. What will you recommend to organize Ruben’s data?

a. Graphic Organizer
b. Literature Map
c. Concept Map
d. All of the above

31. Statement 1: A nutritionist reveals a new diet style that is effective in losing weight, but it
won’t be effective if the amount of food is not monitored. The moderator variable in the study
is the amount of food. 
Statement 2: A nutritionist reveals a new diet style that is effective in losing weight. However, if
the motivation is not strong, it will not be affective. The motivation is considered as mediating
variable. 
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a. Only statement 1 is true

b. Only statement 2 is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false

32. Statement 1: Independent variables are controlled by the researcher depending on the
objective of the research. 
Statement 2: Dependent Variables are considered as the product of independent variable. 

a. Only statement 1 is true

b. Only statement 2 is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false

33. The following are the purposes of RRL, EXCEPT:

a. To find out the connection of your research to the current conditions or situations of the
world.
b. To know more about theories or concepts underlying your research and to learn from them
with respect to your own research study
c. To discover the relation of your research with previous research studies
d. To make the study accepted by the authorities. 

34. Statement 1: Extraneous variable is always present in the research. 

Statement 2: Extraneous variable can be identified at the beginning of the research. 

a. Only statement 1 is true

b. Only statement 2 is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false

35. Mr.Arcel is making the major activity in research, selecting and gaining literatures for his
study, but he has a poor memorization. What do you suggest to make it easier?

a. Save all the files he’s getting in a flash drive.

b. Start the ‘copy and paste’ in the introduction part.
c. Make use of literature map
d. Write it in a blank paper. 
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36. Statement 1: Qualitative research focuses on the scientific field of research. 

Statement 2: Qualitative research opens the eyes of the people to see the potential problems in
the society. 
a. Only statement 1 is true
b. Only statement 2 is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false

37. Theoretical framework can be used if the researcher… 

a. Uses others researcher’s work.
b. Follows the procedure of the previous research
c. Gives and explains the theories, principles, generalizations, and research findings, which
have some connection to your research study.
d. None of the above

38. Statement 1: Square or rectangle is used for quantitative researches.

Statement 2: Circle is used for qualitative researches. 

a. Only statement 1 is true

b. Only statement 2 is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false

39. The Significance of the study should contain the following: 

a.  Contribution to the accumulation of knowledge or to filling up a knowledge gap.
b. Finding a solution to a problem of a specific group or improving certain conditions; 
c. Contribution to improve education, income, health, inter-relations, and the like.
d. All of the above

40. Are variables changing?

a. Yes, because everything changes.

b. Yes, because people change so their characteristics also change.
c. No, because research needs to be standard in order to produce reliable results.
d. No, because researchers use sampling methods to gain non-biased participants. 

41. This is the systematic investigation and study of materials and sources in order to establish
facts and reach new conclusions.

a. Inquiry
b. Research
c. Reviewing of Related Literature
d. None of the above
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42. Why are Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) important?

a. These promote essentials skills such as problem solving and critical thinking.
b. These encourage us to merely memorize concepts.
c. These enhance our ability to imitate people.
d. All of the above

43. Which among the following is not a characteristic of Research?

a. Systematic
b. Relevance
c. Accuracy
d. Artificial

44. Is Quantitative research mature?

a. Yes, because this research uses Statistical tools in order to produce objective results.
b. Yes, because this research has empirical works, data, and investigations from the
previous researches.
c. No, because this research has many research gaps that need to be studied.
d. No, because this research gives only limited answers due to the questionnaire that a
researcher uses.

45. It is a process used to determine what has happened during a given activity or in an
institution.
a. Comparative
b. Methodological
c. Evaluative
d. Survey

46. What is the difference between Quasi and Experimental research design?
a. Quasi has interventions, while, experimental has groups.
b. Quasi receives treatments, while, experimental has control groups.
c. Quasi follows randomization, while, experimental divides its groups. 
d. Both designs have intervention and randomization. However, experimental has many
groups receiving different treatments and a control group. 

47. Statement 1: The Delimitation defines the coverage or boundaries of the study in terms of
the area or locality and subjects, population covered the duration or period of the study.
Statement 2: Scopes are those conditions beyond the control of the researcher that may place
restriction on the conclusions of the study and their application to other situations.
a. Only statement 1 is true
b. Only statement 2 is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false
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48. It can be considered Quantitative research if… 

a. It uses questionnaires or survey forms.
b. Empirical works and investigations are reflected on the Research Introduction.
c. It uses Statistical methods that can generate significant results.
d. All of the above

49. The following describe a hypothesis, EXCEPT:

a. The sentence construction should follow the causal and comparative question.
b. It is predictive in nature.
c. It is meant to interrogate.
d. It can be either negated or affirmed. 

50. Statement 1: Causal is to significant relationship.

Statement 2: Comparative is to significant difference. 

a. Only statement 1 is true

b. Only statement 2 is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false

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