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Mental illness has been identified as the third most prevalent cause of mortality and morbidity in the
Philippines.
a.
Statement is not related to a Research Problem, Question or Hypothesis.
d.
b.
Research Problem Research Question
c.
Research Hypothesis
d.
Research Problem
To compare the change in kidney function of patients before and after supplementation of sodium
bicarbonate.
a.
A Program objective
b.
b.
A Good/valid Specific objective A Good/valid Specific objective
c.
A Good/valid General objective
d.
Not a valid Research objective
Objective of the Study: To determine the association of screen time and the well-being among medical
students.This definition, Screen time is time spent in hours per day watching television, playing a video game,
or using anelectronic device with a screen (such as a smartphone or tablet) is,
a.
b.
Not an operational definition
An Operational definition
b.
c.
Not to be defined
To compare the levels of inflammatory markers among obese diabetic patients versus non-obese non-
diabeticpatients
a.
d.
b.
A Good/valid Specific objective A Program objective
c.
d.
A Good/valid Specific objective
Basic research is done with the aim at understanding the nature, including relationships, of normal events in
thehuman body; epidemiologic research serves as basis for some future action or application in
biomedicalsciences.
a.
the first statement is false and the second is true.
b.
b.
the first statement is true and the second is false

the first statement is true and the second is false.
c.
both statements are false
d.
both statements are true.
You hypothesize that Dexamethasone can be an effective treatment for COVID 19. In your review of the
Literature,you focus on the studies that support your hypothesis.
False Select one:
True
False
Prelims research
Objective of the Study: Determine the effectiveness of online learning on academic performance in
comparisonto face-to-face classes among medical students. The variable/s to be defined is/are,
a.
Face-to-face classes
c.
b.
Online learning and Face-to-face classes Medical students
c.
Online learning and Face-to-face classes
d.
Online learning
Unpublished studies cannot be part of the literature.
Select one:
False
True
False
In writing the Literature one needs to compare/contrast sources to each other.
Select one:
True
True
False
While searching for literature in PubMed regarding care for the Mentally challenged COVID 19 patients,
resultsyielded more than 500 entries. You can limit your searches to a more manageable number by using
Filters.
True
Select one:
True
False
The COVID-19 pandemic has made schools shift their teaching strategies into online learning to make
educationavailable without any face-to-face interaction.
a.
d.
b.
Research Problem Research Hypothesis
c.
Research Question
d.
Research Problem
Objective of the study: To determine the effectiveness of tocilizumab in the reduction of invasive
mechanicalventilation and death in patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia. The variable/s to be defined
is/are,
a.
Pneumonia
b.
b.
Death
Death
c.
Severe COVID-19
d.
Severe COVID-19 and Pneumonia
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Objective of the study: To determine the association between sex of the fetus and the duration of first-stage
laborat term pregnancy. The variable to be defined is,
a.
Sex
c.
b.
Duration of first-stage labor Fetus
c.
Duration of first-stage labor
d.
Term pregnancy
In formulating the research problem, the researcher should first identify the general area of his interest; then
heshould narrow this down to a specific topic or subject.
a.
b.
b.
both statements are true. both statements are true.
c.
d.
Prelims research
To ensure the continuity of learning during the pandemic, FEU-NRMF has come to a decision to move all
theexisting medical courses online for academic year 2020-2021.
a.
a. b.
Statement is not related to a Research Problem, Question or Research Hypothesis
Hypothesis. c.
Research Problem
d.
Research Question
The type of information we collect determines the findings or conclusions we arrive at; and the data we
collect isdependent upon the questions that we ask of the respondents.
a.
d.
b.
both statements are true the first statement is false and the second is true.
c.
d.
both statements are true
Searching the literature using MeSH will make your search more comprehensive thus will yield more studies
thannot using MeSH.
False Select one:
True
False
A research with critical mass is specific enough to be evaluated; and critical mass is an issue of feasibility.
a.
b.
b.

c.
d.
Objective of the Study: To determine the association of screen time and the well-being among medical
students.This definition, Well being is the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous, is,
a.
c.
Not to be defined b.
c.
Not to be defined
Most students appear to be relatively physically active when they enter medical school, but fitness
declinesrelatively shortly after advancing through medical school.
a.
Research Question
d.
b.
c.
d.
Research Problem
A 7-year study showed there is indeed a delay in intensifying treatment among diabetics with
suboptimalglycemic control.
a.
Research Hypothesis
d.
b.
c.
d.
Research Problem
Prelims research
Still among the Philippines' top ten causes of mortality, projections show diabetes will rank fifth as a
leadingcause of death in the Philippines by the year 2030.
a.
Research Question
b.
b.
Research Problem
Research Problem c.
Research Hypothesis
d.
Title of the Study: Utility of Adenosine Deaminase (ADA) in the diagnosis of Tuberculosis in Adult Patients.
Identifywhich of the following is a correct Specific Objective for this Study,
a.
To determine the demographic profile of patients with Tubercolosis
b.
b.
To determine the Sensitivity and Specificity of ADA in the diagnosis of

To determine the Sensitivity and Specificity of ADA in the diagnosis of Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis
c.
To determine the utility of Adenosine Deaminase (ADA) in the diagnosis of Tuberculosis in Adult Patients
d.
To determine the prevalence of Tuberculosis in adult patients.
Is strength of family resources is associated to control of Diabetes.
a.
Research Question
b.
a.
Research Hypothesis
Research Question
c.
d.
Research Problem
When you use the MeSH database in your searches, and you put a key word in the search box, and when you
clicksearch, you are searching for the studies that contain the key word.
False Select one:
True
False
An issue of feasibility of the study,
a.
The procedures are technically possible
b.
a.
Affects a large population
The procedures are technically possible

c.
It fills a gap in knowledge or technology
d.
It is related to on-going projects
To determine the effects of social networking on eating, sleeping and studying habits on high school students.
a.
A Program objective
b.
d.

c.
d.
Objective of the study: To determine the clinical profile of patients with Systemic Sclerosis in terms of co-
morbidconditions, clinical manifestations, with overlap syndrome, antibody profile, number of deaths, cause of
deathand medications among the participants. The variable/s to be defined is/are,
a.
Antibody profile
d.
b.
Co-morbid conditions and Antibody profile

Systemic Sclerosis
c.
Co-morbid conditions
d.
Co-morbid conditions and Antibody profile
Prelims research
To evaluate the effects of AQ in the academic performance of the First Year medical students.
a.
b.
a.
A Good/valid General objective c.
A Program objective
d.
To determine the effect of maternal Skin to Skin Contact (SSC) versus paternal SSC on pre-feeding behavior
ofnewborns delivered via cesarean section.
a.
c.
b.
A Good/valid General objective A Program objective
c.
d.
Maintaining physical health is evidently important in medical students.
a.
a. b.
Statement is not related to a Research Problem, Question or Research Hypothesis
Hypothesis. c.
Research Problem
d.
Research Question
To determine the diagnostic accuracy of the Modified Lung Cancer Risk Prediction Scoring in predicting
lungmalignancy among patients with CT-Scan diagnosed Multiple and Solitary Pulmonary Nodules in terms
ofSensitivity and Specificity
a.
A Program objective
c.
b.

c.
d.
Objective of the study: To determine the clinical outcomes of early reporting of critical abdominal CT
scanfindings among admitted adult patients with abdominal pain in terms of Length of hospital stay,
Complications,Bleeding, lnfection, lntestinal obstruction and Mortality. The variable/s to be defined is/are,
a.
Abdominal pain
c.
b.
Complications and Bleeding

Bleeding
c.
Complications and Bleeding
d.
Complications
Objective of the Study: To determine the impact of online distance learning on the mental health status of
2ndyear medical students in terms of stress levels. The variable to be defined is,
a.
2nd year medical students
d.
b.
Mental health status Online
c.
Distance learning
d.
Mental health status
Prelims research
Objective of the study: To determine the correlation between non-HDL cholesterol and coronary artery
disease.This definition, Patient is a person receiving a medical care or who is cared for by a physician, is,
a.
b.
Not to be defined
c.
Problem clarification may aided by consultation with experts; it can provide information on the current
problem.
a.
d.
b.
both statements are true. both statements are false
c.
d.
The Review of literature helps uncover ideas about which variables are important in a given field of study.
Select one:
True
True
False
Objective of the study: To determine the clinical outcomes of early reporting of critical abdominal CT
scanfindings among admitted adult patients with abdominal pain in terms of Length of hospital stay,
Complications,Bleeding, lnfection, lntestinal obstruction and Mortality. The variable/s to be defined is/are,
a.
Critical abdominal CT scan findings
d.
b.
Infection
Early reporting
c.
Early reporting and Critical abdominal CT scan findings
d.
Infection
Objective of the study: To compare the effects of triple anti-TB agents plus zinc versus triple anti-TB agents
alonein the treatment of primary tuberculosis on weight increments, resolution of symptoms, and improvement
inappetite. This definition, Improvement in appetite is change in the feeling of wanting to eat and categorized
asincreased or no change, is,
b.
a.
An Operational definition Not to be defined
b.
c.
To encourage the residents in disaster prone areas to take part in the nationwide earthquake drill.
a.
b.
c.
A Program objective
c.
A Program objective
d.
MeSH is an acronym for Mechanical Search Heading.
Select one:
False
True
False
To observe the newborn babies preference in choosing the mother's breast in association with smell in the
first 90minutes of life.
a.
A Program objective
b.
b.
Not a valid Research objective Not a valid Research objective
c.
d.
A Good/valid Specific Research objective
Prelims research
inappetite. This definition, Effects is a result of a particular influence, is,
a.
a.
Not to be defined
c.
inappetite. This definition, Resolution of symptoms is the disappearance of symptoms like cough, fever, weight
loss,and classified as Symptoms disappeared, and Symptoms did not disappear, is,
b.
a.
An Operational definition Not an operational definition
b.
c.
Not to be defined
To determine the association between sex of the fetus and the duration of first-stage labor at term pregnancy.
a.
b.
c.
A Program objective

c.
d.
disease inpatient with Diabetes Mellitus. This definition, Non-HDL cholesterol is a steroid alcohol C27H45OH
that is present inbody fluids, is,
a.
b.
Not to be defined

b.
c.
Strength of family resources is directly associated to control of Diabetes.
a.
b.
d.
Research Problem
Research Hypothesis
c.
Research Question
d.
Research Hypothesis
The literature does not necessarily have a connection with the research.
Select one:
False
True
False
Is socio-cultural domain associated with glycemic control?
a.
Research Question
b.
a.
Research Question
c.
Research Hypothesis
d.
Research Problem
Socio-cultural domain is thought to be associated with glycemic control.
a.
Research Hypothesis
b.
a.
Research Hypothesis
c.
Research Problem
d.
Research Question
Prelims research
A sudden shift to online learning causes increased frustration and confusion.
a.
Research Hypothesis
b.
c.
Research Problem
c.
Research Problem
d.
Research Question
The literature should be evaluated and not just summarized.
Select one:
True
True
False
inappetite. This definition, Weight increment is the change of weight gain in percent before and after the
treatmentcalculated as (Weight after treatment minus Weight before treatment) divided by Weight before
treatment thenmultiplied by 100, is,
a.
a.
b.
c.
Not to be defined
Researchable question
a.
Should a law be passed to protect children with separated parents from sexual abuse?
d.
b.
Are children with separated parents more resilient than their What is the moral obligation of the citizens about protecting children with separated parent?
counterparts? c.
Is the Government obliged to protect children with separated parent taking care of them?
d.
Are children with separated parents more resilient than their counterparts?
Title of the Study: Relationship between AQ and academic performance of the First Year medical
students.Objective: To describe the profile of the first year medical students with high and low AQ as to Age,
Sex andPremed course.
a.
a.
b.

A Program objective
c.
d.
disease inpatient with Diabetes Mellitus. This definition, Correlation is a statistical term referring to relationship
between twoquantitative independent and dependent variables, is,
a.
c.
Not to be defined
b.
c.
Not to be defined
Clinical research identifies risk factors and causes of diseases; and identification of risk factors can serve as
basisfor the development of preventive measures.
a.
d.
b.
the first statement is false and the second is true. both statements are false
c.
d.
Prelims research
Are domains considered in 'A Chronic Care Family Assessment Tool', referred to as "ACCFAsT" directly related
toblood sugar control?
a.
Research Problem
b.
d.
Research Hypothesis
Research Question
c.
d.
Research Question
The first step in the research process is reviewing the literature; the review of literature will help us clarify
theresearch problem.
a.
b.
b.
the first statement is false and the second is true. the first statement is false and the second is true.
c.
d.
This present study seeks to further explore the challenges that the medical students face with online learning.
a.
Research Problem
d.
b.
Statement is not related to a Research Problem, Question or Research Question
Hypothesis. c.
Research Hypothesis
d.
Using the Boolean operator OR rather than AND will give you much more focused searches of the literature.
Select one:
False
True
False
Clinical research is done with the objective of understanding of the disease process including the
identification ofdeterminants of the outcome of illness; this forms a basis for the development of technology
for the diagnosisand treatment of the disease.
a.
c.
b.

c.
d.
Objective of the Study: To determine the students' perception on the changes of their Weight, Physical
Activity,and Diet during the quarantine. The variable/s to be defined is/are,
a.
Quarantine
d.
b.
Changes in Physical activity Perception and Quarantine
c.
Perception
d.
Changes in Physical activity
To provide ways and means to curb noise pollution in a factory.
a.
A Program objective
b.
a.
A Program objective
c.
d.
Prelims research
It has been established that screen time for more than 2 hours per day may affect the psychosocial well-being
ofstudents.
a.
a.
b.
Statement is not related to a Research Problem, Question or

Research Question
Hypothesis.
c.
Research Hypothesis
d.
Research Problem
inappetite. This definition, Primary tuberculosis is TB in children is,
a.
c.
Not to be defined
b.
c.
Not to be defined
To determine the confounders in the relationship between height and cardiovascular disease.
a.
b.
d.

c.
A Program objective
d.
To determine the effectiveness of tocilizumab in the reduction of invasive mechanical ventilation and death
inpatients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia.
a.
a.
b.
A Good/valid Specific objective A Program objective
c.
d.
Title of the study: Clinical Profile of Patients with Systemic Sclerosis. Objective: To determine the
demographicprofile of patients with Systemic Sclerosis.
a.
b.
b.
Not a valid Research objective Not a valid Research objective
c.
d.
A Program objective
To evaluate the pattern of various electrocardiographic abnormalities in patient with acute

cerebrovascularaccidents.
a.
a.
b.
A Good/valid General objective A Good/valid Specific objective
c.
A Program objective
d.
Research problem that is significant
a.
Can be finished in a reasonable period of time
b.
d.
Data can be collected
With serious morbidity consequences

c.
Should investigate relationship
d.
With serious morbidity consequences
Prelims research
disease inpatient with Diabetes Mellitus. This definition, Diabetes Mellitus is a state where the Fasting Blood
Sugar iselevated to 126 mg/dl or more, is,
a.
b.
Not to be defined
b.
Not to be defined
c.
To undertake a survey on Bullying among Grades 4 to 6 pupils.
a.
b.
a.

c.
d.
A Program objective
To disseminate to school children information on the dangers drinking soft drinks.
a.
b.
b.
A Program objective
A Program objective
c.
d.
The literature can contain theoretical discussion about the methodology.
Select one:
True
True
False
To determine the effectiveness of cold compress on the hypogastrium on blood loss in the
immediatepostpartum period among patients who had spontaneous vaginal delivery.
a.
A Program objective
d.
b.
A Good/valid Specific objective Not a valid Research objective
c.
d.
An estimated 8.3% or about 387 million of people around the world have diabetes, 77% of them live in low
tomiddle income countries and most are 40 to 59 years old.
a.
Research Problem
a.
b.
c.
d.
Research Hypothesis
While diabetes is counted among the ten most significant diseases in the developed world, nearly 80% of
deathsdue to diabetes occur in low and middle-income countries.
a.
d.
b.
c.
Research Question
d.
Research Problem
Prelims research
inappetite. This definition, Zinc is the chemical element of atomic number 30, a silvery-white metal that is
aconstituent of brass, is,
b.
a.
Not to be defined Not an operational definition
b.
Not to be defined
c.
To determine the relationship of the levels of inflammatory markers such as CRP, 1L-6, ESR, LDH, serum ferritin,
D-dimer and procalcitonin on mortality in patients COVID-19 infection.
a.
d.
b.
A Good/valid Specific objective A Good/valid General objective
c.
A Program objective
d.
Basic research uses healthy humans as participants; clinical research uses patients with the disease.
a.
b.
c.

c.
d.
disease inpatient with Diabetes Mellitus. This definition, Coronary artery disease is a state where one or more
coronaryarteries are blocked as determined by a Coronary angiogram, is,
a.
c.
b.
Not to be defined
c.
The literature can be a write up of laboratory tests to come up with the diagnosis.
Select one:
False
True
False
Processing and analyzing data involve a number of closely related operations; one of these is collection
ofrelevant information.
a.
c.
b.
the first statement is true and the second is false. the first statement is false and the second is true.
c.
d.
In a study of Factors affecting control of DM, one purpose for the Review of the Literature is to discuss the
differentsigns and symptoms of Diabetes and the Pathophysiology of Control of Diabetes.
False Select one:
True
False
The continuous increase of COVID cases in the Philippines has affected and changed a lot of aspects in our
lives,one of which is the health care sector which became the center of focus.
a.
d.
b.
c.
Research Hypothesis
d.
Research Problem
Prelims research
The result of this study could be beneficial in determining the potential health risks of screen time on
thewellbeing of medical students.
a.
Research Hypothesis
b.
b.

Hypothesis.
c.
Research Question
d.
Research Problem
To determine the association between adolescents' sleep/wake habits and their high school grades.
a.
b.
d.

c.
A Program objective
d.
Objective of the study: To determine the effectiveness of tocilizumab in the reduction of invasive
mechanicalventilation and death in patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia. The variable to be defined is,
a.
Tocilizumab
d.
b.
Reduction of invasive mechanical ventilation Effectiveness
c.
Pneumonia
d.
Reduction of invasive mechanical ventilation
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted most governments to temporarily close schools in an effort to curb
thespread of the virus affecting 60% of the world's student.population.
a.
Research Question
d.
b.
Research Problem Statement is not related to a Research Problem, Question or Hypothesis.
c.
Research Hypothesis
d.
Research Problem
Objective of the study: To determine the clinical profile of patients with Systemic Sclerosis in terms of co-
morbidconditions, clinical manifestations, with overlap syndrome, antibody profile, number of deaths, cause of
deathand medications among the participants. The variable/s to be defined is/are,
a.
Overlap syndrome
a.
b.
Overlap syndrome
Clinical profile
c.
Participants
d.
Clinical profile and Participants
Title of the Study: Factors Affecting Control of Diabetes Mellitus. Identify which of the following is a correct
SpecificObjective for this Study,
a.
To determine the factors affecting control of Diabetes Mellitus
d.
b.
To determine the factors affecting control of Diabetes Mellitus in

To establish the relationship of the different factors with control of Diabetes Mellitus
terms of Age, Sex, Educationalattainment, Co-morbidity and Smoking
c.
habits.
To determine the demographic profile of patients with Diabetes Mellitus
d.
To determine the factors affecting control of Diabetes Mellitus in terms of Age, Sex, Educationalattainment,
Co-morbidity and Smoking habits.
To determine the relationship of noise and cardiovascular disease controlling for the effects of age,
sex,comorbidities, BMI, smoking status and physical activity.
a.
a.
b.
Not a valid Research objective A Good/valid Specific objective
c.
d.
A Program objective
Prelims research
Objective of the study: To determine the effects of social networking on eating, sleeping and studying habits
onhigh school students. The variable/s to be defined is/are,
a.
Social networking and High school students
b.
b.
Effects on eating Effects on eating
c.
High school students
d.
Social networking
Smilkstein enumerated family resources in terms of the social, cultural, economic, education and
medicaldomains three decades ago as part of a comprehensive clinical record.
a.
a.
b.

Research Problem
Hypothesis.
c.
Research Hypothesis
d.
Research Question
This paper intends to narrow the gap in achieving good blood sugar status by providing evidence beyond
thebio-pharmacologic approach to manage and to engage patients and their families to achieve the
desiredclinical outcomes for diabetic individuals.
a.
c.
Research Hypothesis
Statement is not related to a Research Problem, Question or b.
Hypothesis. Research Question
c.
d.
Research Problem
Reviewing the Literature helps researchers choose which variables are important.
Select one:
True
True
False
To evaluate the dengue NSI antigen test for early detection of dengue infection.
a.
b.
d.
A Program objective

c.
d.
To compare the demographic characteristics and the medical history of patients taking Drug A versus Drug B.
a.
b.
b.

c.
A Program objective
d.
Objective of the Study: To compare the nutritional status and physical activity of medical students before
andduring COVID-19 pandemic. The variable/s to be defined is/are,
a.
Nutritional status
a.
b.
Nutritional status Pandemic
c.
COVID-19
d.
COVID-19 and Pandemic

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Statement is not related to a Research Problem, Question or Hypothesis.

Research Problem Research Question

A Good/valid Specific objective A Good/valid Specific objective

A Good/valid General objective

Not a valid Research objective

Not an operational definition

Not a valid Research objective

A Good/valid Specific objective A Program objective

A Good/valid General objective

A Good/valid Specific objective

the first statement is false and the second is true.

the first statement is true and the second is false

both statements are false

both statements are true.

False Select one:

Online learning and Face-to-face classes Medical students

Online learning and Face-to-face classes

Unpublished studies cannot be part of the literature.

In writing the Literature one needs to compare/contrast sources to each other.

Statement is not related to a Research Problem, Question or Hypothesis.

Research Problem Research Hypothesis

Severe COVID-19 and Pneumonia

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Duration of first-stage labor Fetus

Duration of first-stage labor

both statements are false

both statements are true. both statements are true.

the first statement is false and the second is true.

the first statement is true and the second is false.

Statement is not related to a Research Problem, Question or Hypothesis.

Statement is not related to a Research Problem, Question or Research Hypothesis

both statements are false

the first statement is true and the second is false.

both statements are true

False Select one:

the first statement is true and the second is false.

both statements are false

both statements are false

both statements are true.

the first statement is false and the second is true.

Research Problem Research Hypothesis

Statement is not related to a Research Problem, Question or Hypothesis.

Research Problem Research Question

Statement is not related to a Research Problem, Question or Hypothesis.

Statement is not related to a Research Problem, Question or Hypothesis.

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To determine the demographic profile of patients with Tubercolosis

To determine the Sensitivity and Specificity of ADA in the diagnosis of

To determine the prevalence of Tuberculosis in adult patients.

Is strength of family resources is associated to control of Diabetes.

Statement is not related to a Research Problem, Question or Hypothesis.

False Select one:

An issue of feasibility of the study,

The procedures are technically possible

Affects a large population

The procedures are technically possible

It fills a gap in knowledge or technology

It is related to on-going projects

Not a valid Research objective

A Good/valid Specific objective

A Good/valid General objective