Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VIII
Division of Samar
District of Pinabacdao II
PARASANON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
School ID: 313723

INQUIRIES, INVESTIGATION AND IMMERSION

2ND SEMESTER - MIDTERM EXAMINATION

Name: _____________________________________________________________________________ Grade & Sec.: ______________________

DIRECTIONS: Read and understand the questions carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it in the space
provided before the number.
______ 1. A type of research that uses scientifically collected and statistically analyzed data to investigate observable
phenomena. It is scientific for the fact that it uses a scientific method in designing and collecting numerical data.
a. Qualitative Research b. Integrative Research c. Quantitative Research d. Design Research
______ 2. Which of the following is NOT a strength of quantitative research?
a. Speedy data analysis b. Less expensive c. Replicable d. Objective
______ 3. In which field of study does quantitative research have huge contributions?
a. Agriculture and Fisheries b. Business c. Social Science d. All of the above
______ 4. Which type of quantitative research seeks to determine relationship of one characteristic to the other
characteristic?
a. Correlational b. Experimental c. Ex-post facto d. Descriptive
______ 5. Dependent variables can be manipulated.
a. Always true b. Sometimes true c. Never true d. Cannot be identified
______ 6. Research is finding ________ or solves the real-world phenomena.
a. results b. techniques c. theories d. answers

______ 7. Which of the following is NOT a characteristics of a research title?

a. It must be original, concise, or specific.
b. It should match the research questions.
c. It may be revised and refined if there is a need.
d. It is wordy in such a way that readers will be informed about the focus of investigation.
______ 8. What is the first thing to do when writing the background of the study?
a. Revising and editing
b. Conducting primary research at the beginning stages of formulating a thesis statement.
c. Writing a thesis statement or research question
d. Reading information and developing a research question or thesis statement that will guide in the research
______ 9. Relations research questions are about the nature and manner of _______ between or among variables.
a. Connection b. Opposition c. differences d. similarities
______ 10. The scope and delimitation of the study sets the ___________________ of the problem inquiry.
a. questions b. boundaries and parameters c. answers d. queries

______ 11. It is a part of a research that provides a short description of the issues that need to be addressed by the
researcher.
a. Scope and Delimitation b. Definition of Terms c. Statement of the Problem d. Conceptual Framework
______ 12. Which of the following is consists of concepts that are place in a logical and sequential design?
a. Scope and Delimitation b. Definition of Terms c. Statement of the Problem d. Conceptual Framework
______ 13. It pertains to a logical relationship between two or more variables expresses in the form of a testable statement?
a. Definition of Terms b. Research Hypothesis c. Statement of the Problem d. Conceptual Framework
______ 14. This is a part of literature review which summarizes and synthesizes the different ideas from the different sources.
a. recommendation b. main body c. introduction d. conclusion
______ 15. It is a reference done within the text/paragraph in the paper.
a. list of references b. in-text citation c. bibliography d. source
______ 16. In which kind of quantitative research does the topic belong?
“Determination of the degree of satisfaction of parents, teachers, and students on the online and modular blended
Learning.”
 a. Correlational b. Quasi- experimental c. Descriptive d. Experimental
______ 17. In which field does the research on the invention of COVID-19 vaccine contributed and has great importance?
a. Arts b. Science c. Agriculture and Fisheries d. Mathematics
______ 18. In which field does the research on the invention of PAINT contributed and has great importance?
a. Arts b. Science c. Agriculture and Fisheries d. Mathematics
______ 19. Which of the following is an example of a continuous variable?
a. Learning modality used b. Student’s test score c. Student’s height d. Student’s IQ
______ 20. Which of the following is an example of an ordinal variable?
a. Gender b. Learning modality used c. Birth Place d. Academic Ranking
______ 21. Which of the following is NOT an example of a ratio type of data?
a. Temperature b. Age c. Height d. Distance
______ 22. What do a researcher need to consider when designing a research project that will be conducted to the
community where he or she belongs, to the bigger community, the Philippines, Asia, and the world?
a. Usefulness b. Applicability c. Viability d. Validity
______ 23. Which of the following can be considered as a good title?
A. Vegetarianism C. Body, Health and Lifestyle Issues
B. Corona Virus Pandemic D. Portfolios: A Tool for Reflective Thinking in Teacher Education
______ 24. Background of the study is conducted to ___________________.
a. Guide the researchers to formulate hypotheses. c. Present data in a tabular or graphical presentation.
b. Determine the current state of knowledge d. Make recommendations using the conclusions.
______ 25. The researcher needs to make as clear as possible what he or she will be studying and what factors are within the
acceptable range in his or her study.
a. True b. False c. Sometimes true d. Sometimes false
______ 26. Statement of the Problem should be a ___________ statement of the whole problem followed by the specific
questions or subproblems into which the general problem is broken up.
a. General b. Specific c. Detailed d. especial
______ 27. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a conceptual framework?
a. To explain observations
b. To encourage development of useful and practical theories
c. To provide background for interpreting study findings
d. To interpret studies and literatures related to the problem
______ 28. It is an essential part of research as it allows the researcher to ensure common understanding of key concepts and
terminology is shared by the author and its audience?
a. Definition of Terms b. Research Hypothesis c. Statement of the Problem d. Conceptual Framework
______ 29. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
a. Reject the null hypothesis if the sample supports the alternative hypothesis
b. Accept the null hypothesis if the sample does not support the alternative hypothesis
c. If the study failed to reject the null hypothesis, it means that it needs to gather more data
d. If the study failed to reject the alternative hypothesis, it means the null hypothesis is strong

______ 30. The chosen edited summaries by journalist for the general readers are called __________.
a. scholarly journal b. periodicals c. dissertations d. books
______ 31. Which statement below illustrates a weakness of quantitative research?
a. The responses of the participants are limited to what has been asked and the choices given.
b. The researcher's perspective can influence interpretation of results.
c. Data gathering takes too much time.
d. There is low degree of subjectivity.
______ 32. What type of variable is height of students before and after taking growth enhancers for 2 months?
a. Nominal b. Interval c. Dichotomous d. Continuous
______ 33. Which of the following is a good research title?
a. Modules in Distance Learning c. The Use of Modules in the Distance Learning
b. Effectiveness of Modules in Distance Learning d. Distance Learning in Education in the Philippines
______ 34. The following are true about the background of the study EXCEPT:
A. It is an overview of the research study and explains why the researcher is doing the study.
B. It provides information that is important to understand the main body of the research investigation.
C. It presents facts, theories, constructs, concepts, variables, and measures related to the study.
D. It is to help the researcher to prove the relevance of his or her research question and to further develop
his or her thesis.
______ 35. “Determine the relationship between family support and academic performance of students” What part of the
scope and delimitation the statement above pertains to?
a. General Purpose b. Population c. Subject matter and topics studied d. Period of the study
______ 36. If the research question is “What is the relationship between the students’ interest and their performance in Practical
Research subject?”, how would you formulate your conceptual framework?

a. Students’ interest ↔ Performance in Practical Research 2 subject

b. Performance in Practical Research 2 subject ← Students’ interest
c. Students’ interest → Practical Research 2 → Performance
d. Students’ interest and Performance ← Practical Research 2 subject

______ 37. Which of the following is the correct sequence of the steps in writing the literature review?
a. Find/Search for the Relevant Literature → Log, Catalogue and Synthesize → Outlining and Writing Up
b. Log, Catalogue and Synthesize → Outlining and Writing Up → Find/Search for the Relevant Literature
c. Outlining and Writing Up → Find/Search for the Relevant Literature → Log, Catalogue and Synthesize
d. Find/Search for the Relevant Literature → Outlining and Writing Up → Log, Catalogue and Synthesize
______ 38. Which of the following research questions could be answered by using quantitative research methods?
a. What is the most popular social media platform used by Senior High School students?
b. How has the Covid-19 pandemic affected career choices among college students?
c. What are the factors affecting depressive behavior?
d. None of the above.
______ 39. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the importance of Quantitative Research?
a. It helps educators identify ways to improve learning
b. It helps improve crop production using safe organic fertilizers
c. It helps pharmaceutical companies explore safe and effective medicines
d. It helps understand victims of domestic violence perception of satisfaction
______ 40. "Students taught first aid by programmed instruction will achieve at a higher level than those taught first aid by the
traditional method." The independent variable in this hypothesis is ____________
a. Students b. level of achievement c. programmed instruction d. method of instruction
______ 41. “Games-simulation is introduced as a method in teaching in medical fields recently through interactive video
games (Rosser, Lynch, Caddihy, Gentile, Klanssky, & Merill, 2007).” How will you properly cite the above statement
using the APA citation style?
a. (Rosser, Lynch, Caddihy, Gentile, Klanssky & Merill, 2007) c. (Klanssky & Merill, 2007)
b. (Rosser & Lynch et al., 2007) d. (Rosser et al., 2007)
______ 42. If your research is examining the relationship between students’ correct SHS Track choice and the factors affecting their
choice, and their opinion toward school’s career guidance program, which conceptual framework is best suited?

______ 43. Below are the points to remember when writing the definition of terms of the study, EXCEPT ONE.
a. Definition of terms must be listed alphabetically.
b. Define only terms or variables that have unique use or meaning in the study being conducted.
c. Using of definitions from dictionary, as much as possible, is avoided. Define or explain variables or terms on
how it is operationally used in the study.
d. Definition of terms must be strictly based from a reliable source or a dictionary.
______ 44. If your research variables include students’ interest and Senior High School strand enrolled in, how will you write
your alternative hypothesis?
a. There is no relationship between the students’ interest and the SHS stand they are enrolled in.
b. The interest of students and the SHS strand they are enrolled in has no relationship.
c. The students’ interest has significant effect on the SHS strand they are enrolled in.
 d. The students’ interest cannot affect the SHS strand they enrolled in.
______ 45. Which of the following statements about Conceptual Framework is UNTRUE?
a. Conceptual framework only help researcher refine his central hypothesis
b. It is like a food recipe or blueprint of a building
c. Not all conceptual frameworks have to include a diagram or graphic
d. It provides outline of the plan on how to conduct the research

______ 46. A group of students would like to know if spending time with a cat or dog decreases the amount of stress and
allows students to perform better on tests. Which of the following is an extraneous variable?
a. Student’s feeling towards the cat or dog c. Test scores of students
b. Amount of time spent with a cat or dog d. Amount of stress
______ 47. A famous vlogger wanted to know if changing the content of his vlogs (food review, travel, study tips, etc.) will
affect the number of views per uploaded video. The number of views per uploaded video is the _____________.
a. Confounding variable c. Dependent variable
b. Independent variable d. Continuous variable
______ 48. Which of the following are correctly stated as quantitative research questions?
a. Are the new teaching strategies effective?
b. To what extent are the new teaching strategies effective?
c. Teachers prefer one teaching strategy than the others. Why?
d. Some teaching strategies are more effective than others. How?
______ 49. A research report states that Group A was exposed to a new teaching method and Group B was exposed to a
traditional method. At the end of four months, each group was given the same achievement test. Group A had a
mean score that was higher than the mean score for Group B. The dependent variable in this study was the _____.
a. achievement scores of the students c. type of teaching
b. motivation of the students d. length of the period of instruction
______ 50. Using the paradigm below, all of the following hypotheses could be formulated EXCEPT one. Which is NOT a possible
hypothesis?

a. There is no a significant correlation between the teachers’ work adjustmental challenges and the level of job satisfaction.
b. There is a significant correlation between the teacher’s work adjustmental challenges and level of work performance.
c. There is a significant level of teachers’ work adjustmental challenges and teacher’s productivity or performance.
d. There no significant correlation between the teacher’s level of job satisfaction and teacher’s level of work performance.

~~~~~~~~~ Just believe in yourself. Even if you don’t, pretend that you do and, at some point, you will. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Venus Williams

Prepared by:
VANESSA G. MANGUILIMOTAN
SST-I
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VIII
Division of Samar
District of Pinabacdao II
PARASANON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
School ID: 313723

INQUIRIES, INVESTIGATION AND IMMERSION

2ND SEMESTER - MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Name: _____________________________________________________________________________ Grade & Sec.: ______________________
DIRECTIONS: Read and understand the questions carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. A type of research that uses scientifically collected and statistically analyzed data to investigate observable
phenomena. It is scientific for the fact that it uses a scientific method in designing and collecting numerical data.
a. Qualitative Research b. Integrative Research c. Quantitative Research d. Design Research
2. Which of the following is NOT a strength of quantitative research?
a. Speedy data analysis b. Less expensive c. Replicable d. Objective
3. In which field of study does quantitative research have huge contributions?
a. Agriculture and Fisheries b. Business c. Social Science d. All of the above
4. Which type of quantitative research seeks to determine relationship of one characteristic to the other
characteristic?
a. Correlational b. Experimental c. Ex-post facto d. Descriptive
5. Dependent variables can be manipulated.
a. Always true b. Sometimes true c. Never true d. Cannot be identified
6. Research is finding ________ or solves the real-world phenomena.
a. results b. techniques c. theories d. answers

7. Which of the following is NOT a characteristics of a research title?

a. It must be original, concise, or specific.
b. It should match the research questions.
c. It may be revised and refined if there is a need.
d. It is wordy in such a way that readers will be informed about the focus of investigation.
8. What is the first thing to do when writing the background of the study?
a. Revising and editing
b. Conducting primary research at the beginning stages of formulating a thesis statement.
c. Writing a thesis statement or research question
d. Reading information and developing a research question or thesis statement that will guide in the research
9. Relations research questions are about the nature and manner of _______ between or among variables.
a. Connection b. Opposition c. differences d. similarities
10. The scope and delimitation of the study sets the ___________________ of the problem inquiry.
a. questions b. boundaries and parameters c. answers d. queries

11. It is a part of a research that provides a short description of the issues that need to be addressed by the
researcher.
a. Scope and Delimitation b. Definition of Terms c. Statement of the Problem d. Conceptual Framework
12. Which of the following is consists of concepts that are place in a logical and sequential design?
a. Scope and Delimitation b. Definition of Terms c. Statement of the Problem d. Conceptual Framework
13. It pertains to a logical relationship between two or more variables expresses in the form of a testable statement?
a. Definition of Terms b. Research Hypothesis c. Statement of the Problem d. Conceptual Framework
14. This is a part of literature review which summarizes and synthesizes the different ideas from the different sources.
a. recommendation b. main body c. introduction d. conclusion
15. It is a reference done within the text/paragraph in the paper.
a. list of references b. in-text citation c. bibliography d. source
16. In which kind of quantitative research does the topic belong?
“Determination of the degree of satisfaction of parents, teachers, and students on the online and modular blended
Learning.”
 a. Correlational b. Quasi- experimental c. Descriptive d. Experimental
17. In which field does the research on the invention of COVID-19 vaccine contributed and has great importance?
a. Arts b. Science c. Agriculture and Fisheries d. Mathematics
18. In which field does the research on the invention of PAINT contributed and has great importance?
a. Arts b. Science c. Agriculture and Fisheries d. Mathematics
19. Which of the following is an example of a continuous variable?
a. Learning modality used b. Student’s test score c. Student’s height d. Student’s IQ
20. Which of the following is an example of an ordinal variable?
a. Gender b. Learning modality used c. Birth Place d. Academic Ranking
21. Which of the following is NOT an example of a ratio type of data?
a. Temperature b. Age c. Height d. Distance
22. What do a researcher need to consider when designing a research project that will be conducted to the
community where he or she belongs, to the bigger community, the Philippines, Asia, and the world?
a. Usefulness b. Applicability c. Viability d. Validity
23. Which of the following can be considered as a good title?
A. Vegetarianism C. Body, Health and Lifestyle Issues
B. Corona Virus Pandemic D. Portfolios: A Tool for Reflective Thinking in Teacher Education
24. Background of the study is conducted to ___________________.
a. Guide the researchers to formulate hypotheses. c. Present data in a tabular or graphical presentation.
b. Determine the current state of knowledge d. Make recommendations using the conclusions.
25. The researcher needs to make as clear as possible what he or she will be studying and what factors are within the
acceptable range in his or her study.
a. True b. False c. Sometimes true d. Sometimes false
26. Statement of the Problem should be a ___________ statement of the whole problem followed by the specific
questions or subproblems into which the general problem is broken up.
a. General b. Specific c. Detailed d. especial
27. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a conceptual framework?
a. To explain observations
b. To encourage development of useful and practical theories
c. To provide background for interpreting study findings
d. To interpret studies and literatures related to the problem
28. It is an essential part of research as it allows the researcher to ensure common understanding of key concepts and
terminology is shared by the author and its audience?
a. Definition of Terms b. Research Hypothesis c. Statement of the Problem d. Conceptual Framework
29. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
a. Reject the null hypothesis if the sample supports the alternative hypothesis
b. Accept the null hypothesis if the sample does not support the alternative hypothesis
c. If the study failed to reject the null hypothesis, it means that it needs to gather more data
d. If the study failed to reject the alternative hypothesis, it means the null hypothesis is strong

30. The chosen edited summaries by journalist for the general readers are called __________.
a. scholarly journal b. periodicals c. dissertations d. books
31. Which statement below illustrates a weakness of quantitative research?
a. The responses of the participants are limited to what has been asked and the choices given.
b. The researcher's perspective can influence interpretation of results.
c. Data gathering takes too much time.
d. There is low degree of subjectivity.
32. What type of variable is height of students before and after taking growth enhancers for 2 months?
a. Nominal b. Interval c. Dichotomous d. Continuous
33. Which of the following is a good research title?
a. Modules in Distance Learning c. The Use of Modules in the Distance Learning
b. Effectiveness of Modules in Distance Learning d. Distance Learning in Education in the Philippines
34. The following are true about the background of the study EXCEPT:
A. It is an overview of the research study and explains why the researcher is doing the study.
B. It provides information that is important to understand the main body of the research investigation.
C. It presents facts, theories, constructs, concepts, variables, and measures related to the study.
D. It is to help the researcher to prove the relevance of his or her research question and to further develop
his or her thesis.
35. “Determine the relationship between family support and academic performance of students” What part of the
scope and delimitation the statement above pertains to?
a. General Purpose b. Population c. Subject matter and topics studied d. Period of the study
36. If the research question is “What is the relationship between the students’ interest and their performance in Practical Research
subject?”, how would you formulate your conceptual framework?

a. Students’ interest ↔ Performance in Practical Research 2 subject

b. Performance in Practical Research 2 subject ← Students’ interest
c. Students’ interest → Practical Research 2 → Performance
d. Students’ interest and Performance ← Practical Research 2 subject

37. Which of the following is the correct sequence of the steps in writing the literature review?
a. Find/Search for the Relevant Literature → Log, Catalogue and Synthesize → Outlining and Writing Up
b. Log, Catalogue and Synthesize → Outlining and Writing Up → Find/Search for the Relevant Literature
c. Outlining and Writing Up → Find/Search for the Relevant Literature → Log, Catalogue and Synthesize
d. Find/Search for the Relevant Literature → Outlining and Writing Up → Log, Catalogue and Synthesize
38. Which of the following research questions could be answered by using quantitative research methods?
a. What is the most popular social media platform used by Senior High School students?
b. How has the Covid-19 pandemic affected career choices among college students?
c. What are the factors affecting depressive behavior?
d. None of the above.
39. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the importance of Quantitative Research?
a. It helps educators identify ways to improve learning
b. It helps improve crop production using safe organic fertilizers
c. It helps pharmaceutical companies explore safe and effective medicines
d. It helps understand victims of domestic violence perception of satisfaction
40. "Students taught first aid by programmed instruction will achieve at a higher level than those taught first aid by the
traditional method." The independent variable in this hypothesis is ____________
a. Students b. level of achievement c. programmed instruction d. method of instruction
41. “Games-simulation is introduced as a method in teaching in medical fields recently through interactive video
games (Rosser, Lynch, Caddihy, Gentile, Klanssky, & Merill, 2007).” How will you properly cite the above statement
using the APA citation style?
a. (Rosser, Lynch, Caddihy, Gentile, Klanssky & Merill, 2007) c. (Klanssky & Merill, 2007)
b. (Rosser & Lynch et al., 2007) d. (Rosser et al., 2007)
42. If your research is examining the relationship between students’ correct SHS Track choice and the factors affecting their choice,
and their opinion toward school’s career guidance program, which conceptual framework is best suited?

43. Below are the points to remember when writing the definition of terms of the study, EXCEPT ONE.
a. Definition of terms must be listed alphabetically.
b. Define only terms or variables that have unique use or meaning in the study being conducted.
c. Using of definitions from dictionary, as much as possible, is avoided. Define or explain variables or terms on
how it is operationally used in the study.
d. Definition of terms must be strictly based from a reliable source or a dictionary.
44. If your research variables include students’ interest and Senior High School strand enrolled in, how will you write
your alternative hypothesis?
a. There is no relationship between the students’ interest and the SHS stand they are enrolled in.
b. The interest of students and the SHS strand they are enrolled in has no relationship.
c. The students’ interest has significant effect on the SHS strand they are enrolled in.
 d. The students’ interest cannot affect the SHS strand they enrolled in.
45. Which of the following statements about Conceptual Framework is UNTRUE?
a. Conceptual framework only help researcher refine his central hypothesis
b. It is like a food recipe or blueprint of a building
c. Not all conceptual frameworks have to include a diagram or graphic
d. It provides outline of the plan on how to conduct the research

46. A group of students would like to know if spending time with a cat or dog decreases the amount of stress and
allows students to perform better on tests. Which of the following is an extraneous variable?
a. Student’s feeling towards the cat or dog c. Test scores of students
b. Amount of time spent with a cat or dog d. Amount of stress
47. A famous vlogger wanted to know if changing the content of his vlogs (food review, travel, study tips, etc.) will
affect the number of views per uploaded video. The number of views per uploaded video is the _____________.
a. Confounding variable c. Dependent variable
b. Independent variable d. Continuous variable
48. Which of the following are correctly stated as quantitative research questions?
a. Are the new teaching strategies effective?
b. To what extent are the new teaching strategies effective?
c. Teachers prefer one teaching strategy than the others. Why?
d. Some teaching strategies are more effective than others. How?
49. A research report states that Group A was exposed to a new teaching method and Group B was exposed to a
traditional method. At the end of four months, each group was given the same achievement test. Group A had a
mean score that was higher than the mean score for Group B. The dependent variable in this study was the _____.
a. achievement scores of the students c. type of teaching
b. motivation of the students d. length of the period of instruction
50. Using the paradigm below, all of the following hypotheses could be formulated EXCEPT one. Which is NOT a possible hypothesis?

a. There is no a significant correlation between the teachers’ work adjustmental challenges and the level of job satisfaction.
b. There is a significant correlation between the teacher’s work adjustmental challenges and level of work performance.
c. There is a significant level of teachers’ work adjustmental challenges and teacher’s productivity or performance.
d. There no significant correlation between the teacher’s level of job satisfaction and teacher’s level of work performance.

~~~~~~~~~ Just believe in yourself. Even if you don’t, pretend that you do and, at some point, you will. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Venus Williams

Prepared by:
VANESSA G. MANGUILIMOTAN
SST-I

_____________________________________________________
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