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Region III
Division of City Schools – Olongapo City
OLONGAPO CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

1st Quarter Summative Test –Research

Table of Specification

ITEM SPECIFICATION
No.

Understandin
Rememberin
of

Evaluating
Analyzing
No. of

Applying

Creating
Content % point
hours
s/ite

g
ms

Introduction to 32,3 39, 35,

8 20 10 31,37 40
Research 3,34 38 36
Research Problem 12,
5,16, 18,
8 20 10 1,3,4 15, 29
7 20
17
Formulation of a 13,
8 20 10 2,6 8,9 25 30
Hypothesis 14
Research Design 43,
45,4 44, 47,
8 20 10 41,42
6 48 49,
50
Types of Research 15,1 21, 24, 27
8 20 10 10,11
Design 9 23 26 ,28
TOTALS 40 100 50 11 12 11 11 5 50

Prepared by:

Camille Rose M. Tacazon

Teacher – III

Submitted to:

REDANTE A. QUIAMBAO, MAEd

SSHT VI / SPJ Consultant

Noted by:
Soledad E. Pozon, Ed.D
Principal VI

Name: _________________________________________ Date: __________________

Research Teacher: CAMILLE ROSE M. TACAZON Grade & Section: ________
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1st Quarter SUMMATIVE TEST – Research

Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answer on the space
provided
_____1. A question that cannot be answered by conducting an experiment
a. testable question b. non testable question
c. general question d. none of the choices

_____2. What is/are the base/basis of educated guess?

a. factual knowledge b. experiences c. observations d. all of these

_____3. What variable remains constant in an experiment?

a. dependent variable b. independent variable c. control variable d. variable

_____4. What is the effect of high protein diet to human body?

a. non testable question b. testable question c. simple question d. none of the choices

_____5. Which commercial bread available in the market is bromate free?

a. non testable question b. testable question c. simple question d. all of the choices

_____6. Varying photoperiod has a significant effect on the growth of plants. This type of
hypothesis is
a. null hypothesis b. alternative hypothesis
c. cause and effect statement d. opinion statement

_____7. Which of the following is a non-testable question?

a. How does change the soil mixture affect the growth of tomatoes?
b. Which coffee variety grows best in Northern Mindanao?
c. What is the best coffee beans in town?
d. How does blanch the seeds affect its germination?

_____8. Growth of tomatoes measured in terms of number of leaves per plant, length of stem,
number of flowers per plant and yield per plant, intensity, wavelength, frequency, and color of
light are some of the quantities that can be taken on different values which are essential part of
any research. These are ____________.
a. variables b. problems c. conclusions d. hypotheses
_____9. This is manipulated such that its values are chosen and set by the researcher. Its value
is independent of the behavior of the subject.
a. dependent variable b. independent variable c. discrete variable d. continuous variable

_____10. The ____________ can be used specially for experiments with homogeneous
experimental units where environmental effects are easily controlled.
a. blocking c. randomized complete block design
b. treatment d. completely randomized design

_____11. Which refers to the complete sequence of steps that need to be followed in research
or in an experiment?
a. scientific methods b. principles of research design c. research design d. experiment

_____12. Which is not true about testable question?

a. Ask about objects and organisms
b. Deals with non-measurable phenomena
c. It can resolve by conducting an experiment
d. When answered, will lead to another good questions
_____13. The following must be considered in formulating a hypothesis EXCEPT ___________.
a. Gathered information and objectives of the study must be the main basis.
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b. Check if the hypothesis you formulated is testable.

c. Consider just your own opinion based on what you see.
d. Make observations and do experiments that will support your hypothesis.
_____14. This type of hypothesis indicates the value of the population parameter to be tested,
the hypothesis of “no difference” and is usually formulated for the sole purpose of being
rejected.
a. null hypothesis b. alternative hypothesis
c. cause and effect statement d. opinion statement
_____15. Why is replication and randomization necessary in an experimental design?
a. it eliminates bias during experimentation.
b. it forms the foundation stone in the success of an experiment
c. it assesses the significance of the differences observed in the experiment
d. all of the above
_____16. A variable that remains unknown until the experiment is done
a. control variable b. dependent variable c. independent variable d. none of the choices

_____17. If the kind of fertilizer is varied, then the growth of pechay is affected. This is _______.
a. null hypothesis b. alternative hypothesis
c. cause and effect statement d. opinion statement
_____18. Does pill design affect its potency? Which is the independent variable in the question?
a. pill content b. potency of the pill c. taste of the pill d. pill design

_____19. Which is the most applicable characteristic of an experimental unit can be used in
randomized complete block design?
a. age b. height c. gender d. a, b and c

_____20. The values of the variable in this scale are not given different names but they are also
arranged according to the amount or quantity of the attribute or characteristic of the subjects.
a. nominal scale b. ordinal scale c. interval scale d. ratio scale

_____21. Tentative solution to the problem must be provided prior to any experimentation. This
pertains to ____________.
a. statement of the problem b. formulation of hypothesis
c. analyzing the data d. drawing conclusion

_____22. It makes sure that there are no outside or extraneous variable that may affect the
experimental subjects.
a. local control b. control extraneous variable
c. replication d. randomization

_____23. If you divide your experimental units into groups, you are applying the _______
principle.
a. randomization b. local control c. control extraneous variable d. replication

_____24. It can be any material that being used in the experiment.

a. factor b. treatment c. experimental units d. blocking

_____25. This type of hypothesis is the operational statement of the experimenter’s research
hypothesis or the prediction derived from the theory being tested.
a. null hypothesis b. alternative hypothesis
c. cause and effect statement d. opinion statement
_____26. A scientist uses three plant samples in his experiment. Each is simply assigned in a
treatment randomly without using blocking techniques. What type of experimental design did he
use?
a. randomized complete block design c. research design
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b. completely randomized design d. local control design

_____27. Which of the following best describes randomized complete block design?
a. The experimental units are simply assigned in a treatment randomly.
b. It doesn't use blocking technique.
c. It is applicable when the set of experimental units is homogeneous.
d. the experimental units are divided into more or less homogeneous groups.

_____28. A researcher would like to test the effectiveness of a pill in boosting the immune
system. The researcher uses 40 experimental units’ heterogeneous treatment per random
group. The age of his subjects was the block applied in his experiment. What type of research
design can he use?
a. randomized complete block design c. block random design
b. completely randomized design d. none of the above

_____29. Does the use of herbicide affect the reproduction of garden snail? Which is the
independent variable?
a. the use of herbicide b. reproduction of garden snail c. amount of herbicide
d. death of garden snail d. all of the choices
_____30. This variable pertains to behavior or change in characteristic of the subjects that is
recorded during experimentation.
a. dependent variable b. independent variable c. discrete variable d. continuous
variable

Direction: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if not.

____31. The starting of point in any research project is to look for a research problem.
____32. The researcher’s own experiences may affect his choice of research.
____33. Theories of other researchers are particularly good source of research questions.
____34. Successful research often raises new questions, even while it answers old questions.
____35. Research designed to find solutions to practical problems is referred to as applied
research.
____36. Research is single stage process and will involve forward planning.
____37. Research is collecting facts or information with a clear purpose.
____38. You will probably revisit each stage of the research process more than once.
____39. Applied research is better than basic research.
____40. Research is something that people undertake to find out things in a chaotic way,
thereby decreasing their knowledge.
Direction: Write the proper principle in each given statement. Use the words in the box as your
reference.
Local Control Randomization Replication Control Extraneous Variable
_____________________41. Dividing 60 persons into groups
_____________________42. Applying 70% alcohol in treatment 1 and handwashing with soap
in treatment 2
_____________________43. The experiment was repeated to test the result of the research.
_____________________44. Preparing plots for plants to be tested with two different kinds of
soil
_____________________45. A participant with poor eyesight in taste test research.
_____________________46. Placing tomato plants into separate containers.
_____________________47. One group ate a dish with MSG (Monosodium glutamate) while
the other group did not.
_____________________48. Fifteen mice of the same sex and weight are to be subjected to
environments of different odor sources are assigned to different treatments.
_____________________49. There are four treatments W, X, Y, Z each was repeated three
times
_____________________50. Plant A received 100% of fertilizer, plant B received 50% of
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fertilizer and plant C without fertilizer.

Prepared by: Submitted to: Noted by:

Camille Rose M. Tacazon Redante A. Quiambao, MAEd Soledad E. Pozon, Ed.D

Teacher – III SSHT VI / SPJ Consultant Principal VI