St. John’s Academy, Inc.

(Formerly St. John Academy)

Dinalupihan, Bataan
S.Y. 2019-2020, 1st Semester

PRELIM EXAM
PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2
Contextualized Subject

Student #: ____________

Name: _____________________________________________Raw Score:

60
Strand/Grade/Section: ________________________________ Perfect
Score:
Teacher: Ms. Marichu M. Cayabyab __________Corrected by: ___________

STRICTLY NO ERASURES, NO SUPERIMPOSITIONS

I. A. (Multiple Choice): Choose and write the letter of the best answer on space provided.
Use CAPITAL LETTERS only. (10 points)

_____________1. Which of the following terms is synonymous with the word “investigation”?
A. Questioning C. Inquiry
B. Research D. Analysis
_____________ 2. It is a systematic process of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting information
In order to increase our understanding of a phenomenon about which we are
interested or concerned.
A. Questioning C. Inquiry
B. Research D. Analysis
_____________ 3. This type of variable represents categories that can be ordered from greatest
to smallest.
A. Ratio variables C. Interval variables
B. Nominal variables D. Ordinal variables
____________ 4. This type of variable represents categories that cannot be ordered in any
particular way. It is just concerned with the names and categories of
responses. They do not intend to quantify the data.
A. Ratio variables C. Interval variables
B. Nominal variables D. Ordinal variables
______________ 5. This type of variable cause changes in the subject.
A. Control variables C. Independent variables
B. Dependent variables D. Confounding variables
______________ 6. This type of variable bears or manifests the effects.
A. Control variables C. Independent variables
B. Dependent variables D. Confounding variables
______________ 7. Which of the following types of Quantitative Research Designs attempts
to determine the level of relation between two or more quantifiable
variables?
A. Correlational research C. Descriptive research
B. Experimental research D. Causal-comparative research
_______________ 8. Which of the following types of Quantitative Research Designs treats or
deals with the object or subject of the research in a definite or exact manner
and determines the extent of the effects or influence of the treatment on the
object/subject, then discovers the causes of such effects?
A. Correlational research C. Descriptive research
B. Experimental research D. Causal-comparative research
_______________ 9. The following are weaknesses of quantitative methods except __________.
A. expensive C. Unbiased
B. time-consuming D. difficult
_______________10. The following are kinds of Quantitative Research Designs except _______.
A. Experimental Research C. Survey Research
B. Ethnographic Research D. Correlational Research
 II. (Situational Analysis). Determine whether Inquiry or Research is applicable to the given
situations. Write the answer on the space provided before each number. Erasure means wrong.
(10 points)

_________________________ 11. A person wants to know the occupant of one condominium.

_________________________ 12. A student wants to know the medicinal effects of guava
Leaves.
_________________________ 13. Mr. Cruz wants to know the technique to make his electric
fan function instantly.
_________________________ 14. Professor Gomez wants to discover the impact of social
networking on his students’ learning abilities.
_________________________ 15. Aling Rosa wants to know the reason behind the decrease
of her sales for the day.
_________________________ 16. A businessman wants to find out which between these two
marketing strategies: free tasting and attractive packaging,
could increase daily sales.
_________________________ 17. Mang Pepe wants to know how to open a bank account.
_________________________ 18. Ms. Dela Rosa wants to know the price of 10 kilograms
of pork.
_________________________ 19. A student wants to know the effects of drinking energy
drinks to a person’s health.
_________________________ 20. A Grade 7 student wants to know how to operate a
newly purchased computer.

III. (Critical Thinking). On the Kinds of Quantitative Research Designs

Directions: Identify the quantitative research used in the given problem whether it is a survey
or experiment. Write your answer on the space provided.

________________________ 21. How many students use the university library between 7 AM
and 8 AM
________________________ 22. The effects of coaching on the academic performance of
Grade 12 students in the subject Mathematics.
________________________ 23. The number of times students go to the guidance counselor
for help every month.
________________________ 24. How many hours adolescents do Facebook in a day.
________________________ 25. The most frequently used student service in your school.
________________________ 26. The results of a prescribed daily diet on the sugar count
of diabetic patients.
________________________ 27. The kind of shampoo women prefer.
________________________ 28. The popularity of two top dishwashing liquid brands among
housewives.
________________________ 29. The top 3 academic tracks chosen by SHS students in your
school.
________________________ 30. The most saleable items in three food chains.

IV. Application.
A. Look at the topics listed. Identify the type of quantitative research that is applicable to be
used for each: (Descriptive research, Correlational Research, Causal-comparative
Research, Experimental Research, Quasi-experimental Research, Survey Research)

31. Analysis of food web.

________________________________________________
32. Association of construction materials and strength of structure.

_________________________________________________
33. Popularity rating of the president.
 _________________________________________________

34. Effect of the damage brought about by a typhoon on the entire nation.
______________________________________________________
35. Effect of music on memory.
______________________________________________________

B. Narrow down the following Broad Topics into Specific Research Titles.

36. Broad Topic: Blended Learning in English Classes

Specific Title: _________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________
37. Broad Topic: Presidential Election Results
Specific Title: _________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
38. Broad Topic: Agri-business
Specific Title: _________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
39. Broad Topic: Social Networking
Specific Title: _________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
40. Broad Topic: Vegetarianism
Specific Title: _________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________

V. Application
A. 41-50. Complete the statement of the problem using the variables inside the box.
(10 points)

Age Absence of patient complaints

Time Educational attainment
Civil Status Absence of medicine error
Sex Observance of accident precautions among
patients
Money Disease
Symptoms Prescription
Number of birthmarks Doctor’s orders

1. How may the patients be described in terms of:

1.1 _______________________________________________________________________;
1.2 _______________________________________________________________________;
1.3 _____________________________________________________________________ and
1.4 _______________________________________________________________________?

2. How do the patients described the performance level of the nurses on their 12 hours shift
schedule in the quality care given to patients in terms of:
2.1 ________________________________________________________________________;
2.2 ______________________________________________________________________ and
2.3_________________________________________________________________________?
B. 51-55. Figure out the independent and dependent variables in the following phenomenon.
Supply the correct answer in the appropriate box provided for each variable. (5 points)

Phenomenon: Fish Kill

1. Dissolved oxygen 5. Presence or absence of parasites
2. Water salinity 6. Presence or absence of heavy metals
3. Temperature
4. Age of Fish

Independent Variables Dependent Variables

C. 56-60. Put a check on the appropriate type of variable for each given. (5 points)

Nominal Ordinal Interval Ratio

variables variables variables variables
56. Age
57.
Temperature
58. Sophomore
59. Hair color
60. I. Q. Level

“ Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.”
G-O-O-D-L-U-C-K
GOD BLESS!

Prepared By:
Ms. Marichu M. Cayabyab
Subject Teacher