Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III – Central Luzon
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF TARLAC PROVINCE
STA. LUCIA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

PRE-FINAL EXAMINATION
INQUIRIES, INVESTIGATIONS AND IMMERSION

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Date: _____________________________________ Score: ___________________________________

Directions: Read and analyze the statements below. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. It is defined as a means of informing your readers that a 9. This is defined as the extraction of information and
certain piece of information came from a specific source discussion from one or more relevant literature.
and you just borrowed it to widen the explanation of a a. Synthesis
certain situation or data of your research. b. Summary
a. Literatures c. Conclusion
b. Review d. Explanation
c. Citations 10. It is the guideline that is used in making synthesis.
d. Sources a. Synthesis guide
2. It is a manner of citation that refers to all of the citations b. Synthesis Chart
that are found in all of the chapters in the research c. Synthesis matrix
paper. d. Synthesis graph
a. In-text citation 11. What are the two ways to present information in a
b. Out-text citation synthesis?
c. bibliography a. Numerical and oral synthesis
d. referencing list b. Explanatory and argument synthesis
3. This guideline in citation secures that all data and c. Published and non-published synthesis
information, facts, ideas, or principles from your sources d. Documented and relic synthesis
are discussed or explained separately. 12. Which type of synthesis presents information objectively
a. by topic through explanations?
b. by author a. Explanatory synthesis
c. chronological b. Argument synthesis
d. bibliography c. Numerical synthesis
4. This is a citation style that uses notes and bibliography d. Oral synthesis
and author-date format. 13. Which category of sources includes books, newspaper
a. APA reports, and research articles?
b. MLA a. Documents
c. CMS b. Numerical records
d. HARVARD c. Oral statements
5. This is a citation style that uses author-date format only. d. Relics
a. APA 14. Which technique of synthesis involves showing the
b. MLA similarities and differences between two or more data?
c. CMS a. Summary
d. HARVARD b. Example or illustration
6. Which of the following is NOT a common citation style c. Two (or more) reasons
used in academic research? d. Comparison and contrast
a. APA (American Psychological Association) 15. What is the purpose of developing an organizational
b. MLA (Modern Language Association) plan before writing a synthesis?
c. CMS (Chicago Manual of Style) a. To ensure the synthesis follows a specific citation
d. LOL (Lots of Laughs) format
7. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of citing related b. To determine the number of sources to be used
literature? c. To guide the structure and flow of the synthesis
a. Providing a theoretical framework for the research d. To facilitate the selection of the most relevant sources
b. Enhancing the credibility and validity of the research for the research topic
c. Encouraging plagiarism and lack of originality 16. It is a chapter of your research paper wherein it is
d. Demonstrating awareness of existing research on the focused on giving an overview of all the writings relative
topic to your specific topics.
8. What is the purpose of including a reference list or a. Introduction
bibliography at the end of a research paper? b. Review of Related Literature
a. To give credit to the authors of the cited works c. Methodology
b. To increase the length of the research paper d. Results and Discussion
c. To provide additional reading material for the reader 17. What are the three major sections of a review of related
d. To showcase the researcher's knowledge of literature?
formatting styles a. Abstract, Methodology, Recommendations
 b. Introduction, Conclusion, Recommendations
c. Introduction, Main Body, Conclusion
d. Introduction, Methodology, Discussion
18. What is the purpose of the introduction section in a
review of related literature?
a. To present the overall state of knowledge about the
topic
b. To provide a summary of the research objectives
c. To highlight the main points and contents of the
chapter
d. To present the results and findings of the study
19. Which section of the review of related literature focuses
on presenting all the relevant information gathered?
a. Introduction
b. Conclusion
c. Methodology
d. Main Body
20. What is the function of the conclusion section in a review
of related literature?
a. To introduce the research objectives and questions
b. To provide a summary of the research methodology
c. To present the overall state of knowledge about the
topic
d. To summarize the main findings and significance of
the study
21. What is the recommended approach to showcase
coherency in a review of related literature?
a. Using specific statements such as "There appears to
be strong evidence that..."
b. Providing a comprehensive list of references
c. Including detailed statistical analysis of the literature
d. Including personal opinions and biases
22. This is defined as the norms for conduct that distinguish
between acceptable and unacceptable behaviors.
a. Attitude
b. Ethics
c. Humor
d. Behavior
23. What is the purpose of ethical standards in research?
a. To promote collaboration and fairness
b. To generate new knowledge and understanding
c. To ensure researchers maintain integrity and make
ethical decisions
d. To avoid scientific misconduct and plagiarism
24. Which ethical principle emphasizes the importance of
honesty in research?
a. Objectivity
b. Integrity
c. Trustworthiness
d. Carefulness
25. Which type of plagiarism involves copying information
word-by-word without giving credit to the source?
a. Copy and Paste Plagiarism
b. Mosaic Plagiarism
c. Misattribution Plagiarism
d. Self-Plagiarism
26. Which ethical standard requires researchers to handle
constructive criticism and accept suggestions from
others?
a. Openness
b. Objectivity
c. Trustworthiness
d. Carefulness
27. Which ethical standard emphasizes the researcher's
responsibility to adhere to legalities, rules, policies, and
regulations?
a. Social and legal responsibility
b. Carefulness
c. Trustworthiness
d. Openness
28. Which of the following is not one of the eight ethical
principles in research?
a. Honesty
b. Objectivity
c. Carefulness
d. Exclusivity
29. Plagiarism is defined as:
a. Altering data to fit the expected results
b. Choosing not to publish unsupportive data
c. Fraudulently claiming another person's ideas or work
d. Negligence in data gathering procedures
30. When combining information from different authors,
which of the following linking words is commonly used?
a. Contrarily
b. Additionally
c. Exclusively
d. Conversely
31. In presenting a literature review, which of the following
characteristics should be observed?
a. Biased
b. Repetitive
c. Concise
d. Disorganized
32. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good
literature review?
a. Focused
b. Logical
c. Repetitive
d. Integrative
33. When conflicting or inconclusive results are found in the
literature, it is important to:
a. Disregard those results
b. Highlight them and discuss possible reasons
c. Ignore them and focus on supportive results only
d. Replicate the study to confirm the findings
34. Research design should be chosen based on:
a. The researcher's personal preferences
b. The availability of data sources
c. The title or topic of the study
d. The desired sample size
35. Research design describes whether a study is:
a. Observational or experimental
b. Descriptive or inferential
c. Qualitative or quantitative
d. Primary or secondary
36. Quantitative research focuses on:
a. Exploring the depth and complexity of phenomena
b. Describing life experiences subjectively
c. Objective investigation through numerical analysis
d. Weaving a cohesive narrative from individual events
37. Ethnography as a qualitative research method involves:
a. Analyzing numerical data
b. Conducting interviews and questionnaires
c. Immersing in the participants' environment
d. Testing cause-and-effect relationships
38. Survey research utilizes:
a. In-depth interviews
b. Sampling polls
c. Phenomenological analysis
d. Exploratory case studies
39. Correlational research aims to:
a. Identify cause-and-effect relationships
b. Describe an event or phenomenon
c. Explore the goals and challenges of participants
d. Test the relationships between two variables
40. Experimental research is guided by:
a. Descriptive analysis
b. Deep understanding through multiple data sources
c. Narratives from individual experiences
d. Specific hypotheses
41. What is a research population?
a. The portion chosen from a population
b. A small group of individuals selected for a study
c. A large collection of individuals or objects focused on
in a study
d. The subset of individuals used for pilot studies
42. What is a sample?
a. The portion chosen from a population
b. The entire population under study
c. A group of researchers conducting a study
d. A collection of research articles on a specific topic
43. Probability sampling ensures that:
a. The sample represents the population
b. The sample is chosen conveniently
c. Every individual in the population has an equal chance
of being selected
d. The selection process is based on the researcher's
intentions
44. Simple probability sampling involves:
a. Randomly selecting a subset of participants from a
population
b. Choosing the sample based on a regular interval
c. Dividing the population into subpopulations based on
certain characteristics
d. Randomly selecting clusters and including all
individuals within them
45. Systematic probability sampling is based on:
“Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.”
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MAUREEN GRACE B. CAPUTOL
Teacher
Reviewed and checked by:
JUDELLE L. INOCENCIO
Head Teacher III
a. Random selection from clusters
b. A fully random selection process
c. Regular intervals for selecting the sample
d. Homogeneity within the population
46. Non-probability sampling is useful for:
a. Ensuring equal representation of the population
b. Pilot studies and qualitative research
c. Randomly selecting individuals from a population
d. Hypothesis testing and quantitative research
47. Referral/snowball non-probability sampling is used
when:
a. The sample needs to be divided into clusters
b. The population is completely unknown and rare
c. Homogeneity within the population is important
d. Random intervals are used for sample selection
48. What is research data?
a. The process of examining and interpreting data
b. The comprehensive understanding of a phenomenon
c. Any information collected or created for a research
study
d. The visualization of key concepts and variables
49. What is data analysis?
a. The process of making sense of numerical data
b. The examination and interpretation of data
c. The validation of a research study
d. The comprehensive understanding of a phenomenon
50. What is data interpretation?
a. The process of collecting and observing data
b. The analysis and presentation of data
c. The process of making sense of numerical data
d. The visualization of key concepts and variables
- Proverbs 16:3
Noted:
RUPERTO G. PATANGUI JR., PhD