RESEARCH PROJECT-MIDTERM EXAMINATION

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1. A. MATCHING TYPE: Match the statements in column A to what they describe in column B. Write the letter of your chosen answer on the space
before each item number.
Column A Column B
1. It is an outline or plan that focuses on the ideas and issues that your research is investigating. A. locale
2. It pertains to the monetary expenditures that the researchers will spend in conducting their study. B. research project
3. They are the focus of the study who can give the possible answers of the research questions. C. research questions
4. It pertains to the goal/ purpose of the study that the researchers want to achieve. D. revision
5. This refers to where the researchers want to conduct their study. E. budget cost
6. It refers to the duration of the completion of a research project. F. the problem and its background
7. It refers to the application of systematic methods in gathering data in order to provide answers to G. objective
questions and improves the quality of life. H. research agenda
8. It is the aim of conducting a research project. I. respondents
9. This activity should be done by a researcher after conducting a research project. J. statement of the problem
10. This is also done in preparing research agenda as the need arises. K. trends
11. It refers to the issue or problem that evokes your personal curiosity or interest to do investigation. L. independent variables
12. These may be presented with related literature on actual situations involving statistics and legal M. conceptual framework
provisions which can be taken from the international, national to the local setting. N. issues
13. These may be presented through studies related to the topic from the international, national and to the O. significance of the study
local setting. P. research
14. These are the specific questions that the researchers intend to investigate or answer through research. Q. time frame
15. It is the researcher’s map in pursuing his investigation that presents his understanding of how the R. research problem
particular variables in his study connect with each other. S. for improvement
16 . These are variables that are controlled by the researcher. T. dissemination of results
17. It is the main content of chapter 1 of a research paper.
18. It specifies why the study is valuable, what it contributes and why the reader should devote time
to read it.
19. It is the formal articulation of the specific topic which you intend to address through research.

B. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Read each question carefully and shade the oval that corresponds to the letter of your chosen answer.
ABC
0 0 0 20. Which of the following is the main purpose of presenting the background of the study?
a. Present the problem and the reasons for conducting the study.
b. Suggest solutions to the existing problem. c. Gather information from the respondents.
0 0 0 21. What contains the significance of the study section of a research paper?
a. beneficiaries and the benefits they get from the study c. what to be covered in the study
b. variables that are to be included or covered in the study
0 0 0 22. What part of the introduction guides the researcher about what data to collect and from whom?
a. Research questions b. statement of the problem c. significance of the study
0 0 0 23. What is the commonly used style of citing sources within the social sciences? a. APA b. MLA c. Chicago Manual style
0 0 0 24. What part of a research paper contains those studies, inquiries, or investigations already conducted to which your study is related?
a. introduction b. Literature Review c. Research Method
0 0 0 25. What is the synonym of the word coherence in writing review of related literature? a. consistent b. regular c. systematic
0 0 0 26. What should be done in doing research wherein plagiarism is avoided?
a. research sampling b. establishing reliability c. proper citing of sources
0 0 0 27. What is referred to as the process of reading, collecting and selecting materials that are related to a certain
research study? a. internet surfing b. library research c. reviewing of related literature
0 0 0 28. What is the first step in selecting related literature and studies? a. collect b. select c. read
0 0 0 29. How recent should relevant materials to be used in the study be considered? 25 years b. 10 years c. 15 years
0 0 0 30. What is the procedure in choosing respondents? a. data collection b. sampling c. interview with respondents
0 0 0 31. What type of choosing respondents is used to ensure that every member of the population has an equal chance to be chosen?
a. Quota sampling b. simple random sampling c. convenience sampling
0 0 0 32. What data collection strategy is considered costly and time consuming since you need to meet the respondents?
a. interview b. survey c. telephone survey
0 0 0 33. What are those that include materials which the researchers will use in obtaining data from the respondents?
a. interview questions b. research instruments c. research guides
0 0 0 34. Which of the following activities necessitate a letter of permission to conduct a study?
a. validation b. sampling c. data gathering
0 0 0 35. What type of question allows respondents to answer it freely as these do not have predetermined options or answers?
a. open-ended b. dichotomous c. contingency
0 0 036. What type of question is asked by researchers to know the opinion of respondents on a certain idea by answering it with yes/no,
agree/disagree or true or false? a. open-ended b. dichotomous c. multiple response
0 0 0 37. A group of researchers wanted to conduct a study on the effects of using organic fertilizers to plants in a certain municipality. However,
budget cost necessitates them to carry out their research successfully. Which of the following is the best activity that they should do?
a. They will stop the conduct of the study to earn money before they will continue it.
b. They may request for funding of their study from an applicable agency.
c. They will solicit funds from farmers who are using organic fertilizers.
0 0 0 38. Which of the following should researchers consider in choosing topics for a successful research project?
a. They should choose topics that are not familiar to them. c. They should work on topics that are familiar and interest them.
b. They should let experts suggest the topics that they will work on it.
0 0 0 39. What should researchers do if they encounter difficulties in the conduct of their research project?
a. They will stop doing it and enroll first in a research subject. c. They will strive secretly to carry out their research project.
b. They may ask research experts to help them in doing their research.
0 0 0 40. Which of the following is the aim of preparing a research agenda?
a. It provides the information needed by the researchers. c. It guides the researchers in their study.
b. It prevents the researchers from encountering challenges.
0 0 0 41. How should researchers choose topics for a research project?
a. They should consider problems related to their field of interest.
b. They should focus on current problems of people abroad. c. They should deal on problems that were not already dwelt on.
0 0 0 42. Which of the following should group researchers do for the success of conducting a research project?
a. They will observe individualism to help them accomplish their task easier and faster.
b. Group researchers have to share responsibilities in doing every part of the research project.
c. Group leaders have to finish the study and share the result to his members for familiarization.
0 0 0 43. How should group researchers deal with problems they encounter during the brainstorming of research topics?
a. Let the group leader decide for it. c. Remove members who have different ideas.
b. They should come up with a unanimous decision.
0 0 0 44. Which of the following should be presented as contents of Chapter one of the research study?
l. trends ll. objectives lll. issues lV. contribution to theory and practice V. recommendations
a. l, ll, lll, lV b. l,ll,lV,V c. ll,lll,1V,V
0 0 0 45 How does a researcher determine if he continues the conduct of his study?
a. He has identified his beneficiaries. c. He has stated the coverage of his study.
b. He has identified the justifications of conducting his research.
0 0 0 46. Among the reasons of writing the justifications for the conduct of a study, which does the underlined statement refer to ? A study was
conducted on the level of knowledge of teachers of X National High School. Result of the study revealed that most of the respondents are fully
conversant in using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Powerpoint and have average level of knowledge in using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Publisher.
a. trend b. issue c. objective
0 0 0 47. Why is it important to identify the scope and delimitation of your study?
a. To determine the variables to be included. c. To determine the best place in conducting research.
b. To set standards in identifying the respondents and locale of the study.
0 0 0 48. Why is it important to include the significance of study in a research project?
a. To point out the variables to be covered in the study. c. to set the boundaries of the study.
b. To present the beneficiaries and benefits they get in the study.
0 0 0 49. Which of the following is a good characteristic of a background of the study?
a. It should be in long paragraphs showing your broad knowledge of the topic. c. It should be concise, clearly written and persuasive.
b. It should contain all the problems that the researcher wants to investigate.
0 0 0 50. What part of the first chapter contains the information below?
The study investigated the impact of independent learning on the academic performance of Grade ll students of Bagabag National High
School for the period covering June, 2019- October, 2019.
a. significance of the study b. scope and delimitation c. tatement of the problem
0 0 0 51. Which of the following should be observed in writing a coherent review of related literature?
a. Identify the broad problem area and the global statements.
b. Distinguish between research findings and other information c. Write long list of nonspecific references
0 00 52. How should aresearcher arrives with a good related literature and studies?
l. Gather relevant materials from a single source.
ll. Read, collect and select relevant materials from varied sources. lll. Consider the recency of the material being used.
a. l, ll, lll b. ll and lll c. l and ll
0 0 0 53. Why should the review of related literature be done as early as the conceptualization the research project?
l. To set the direction of the study lll. To determine if there are studies already conducted
ll. To determine whether the study is to be conducted.
a. l and ll b. l, lll c. l, ll, lll
0 0 0 54. In selecting related literatures, why is it necessary for a researcher to have search terms or key terms that come from the title?
a. for the unrelated material to be excluded
b. to use it in defining terms c. it guides in checking out sources
0 0 0 55. Which of the following is properly cited?
a. Mendoza, 2019 asserted that books are great sources of knowledge and wisdom.
b. Atienza and Bernardo (2019) found out that students are fond of reading books.
c. Amorsolo & Pilando, 2019 stated that reading books can bring you to other places.
0 0 0 56. Charlie chose his neighbors to be his respondents of his research because they are accessible for gathering data anytime he needs them.
What type of sampling did he use?
a. purposive sampling b. convenience sampling c. stratified sampling
0 0 0 57. In the presentation of research methods, one should highlight what statistical tools should he/she must employ to quantify research data.
Which of the following sections of the study will this be presented?
a. data gathering instrument b. research environment c. data analysis procedure
0 0 0 58. Raymar wants to conduct a study on the impact of using social media on the academic performance of the senior high school students.
What type of question is stated in his questionnaire which is “ How do you define social media?
a. dichotomous b. open ended c. contingency
0 0 0 59. Researchers may use survey questionnaires in gathering data. Which of the following best describes survey questionnaires?
a. It is conducted face-to face and respondents are required to share what they feel about the question.
b. It provides list of possible answers for the given questions but it should be answered in groups.
c. These are structured set of questions which are personally answered by the respondents, by mail, telephone, or any electronic means.
0 0 0 60. Patience, skills and resources are essential in gathering data for a study. Who among the following researchers showed the best skill in
gathering data?
a. Alliyah forced her respondents to answer her questionnaires in groups.
b. Aira asked her respondents of their available time before gathering data.
c. Nila answered the questionnaire with the possible answers of her respondents.

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OLIVIA N. MAINIT JUDITH P. CUTILLON MARIA TERESA B. CABORUBIAS ELOISA C. ANG, PhD.
T-lll/Subject Teacher MT-ll/ Subject Group Head Assistant Principal ll Principal lV
0 0 0 60. There are techniques in data collection. Who among the following researchers conducted their survey correctly?
a. Ricky used the face-face survey to meet new friends. c. Kim used the messenger to gather data because it is more exciting.
b. Ivy used the telephone survey because the respondents are from far places