THIRD QUARTER EXAM IN INQUIRIRES, INVESTIGATIONS, AND IMMERSION

Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
1. What is research?
A. A systematic and scientific study of a particular topic C. A subjective interpretation of a particular topic
B. A random collection of information about a topic D. All of these

2. What is the preliminary of research?

A. problem generating C. identification of research design
B. idea generation D. proposing intervention

3. Which of the following is NOT a step in the research process?

A. Formulating a research question C. Analyzing data
B. Collecting data D. Making assumptions

4. What do you call a systematic and refined technique of thinking, employing specialized tools, instruments,
and procedures in order to obtain a more adequate solution to a problem than would be possible?
A. research B. problem C. hypothesis D. thesis

5. What is the preliminary part of the problem, leading to its main part and objectives?
A. Introduction B. Methodology C. Conclusion D. Recommendation

6. Which of the following is a common mistake to avoid in a literature review?

A. Failing to critically analyze the literature C. Not including enough sources
B. Including irrelevant sources D. All of the above

7. Which of the following is a common format for citing sources in a literature review?
A. APA B. MLA C. Chicago D. All of these

8. Which of the following is a common section to include in a literature review?

A. Introduction B. Results C. Methodology D. Conclusion

9. Which section in a research paper, thesis, or dissertation, and research project in which the sources are taken
from books, journals, magazines, novel, poetry, and many others?
A. related studies B. related literature C. related topics D. related legal bases

10. What are the four kinds of research design?

A. oval, horizontal, vertical, diagonal
B. ethnography, empirical, objective, controlled
C. historical, descriptive, experimental, and case study
D. evaluative, correlational, survey, factual

11. Which would be the best way to gather quantitative data?

A. Interview B. Questionnaire C. Collecting Documents D. Observation

12. What is a research population?

A A group of individuals who share similar characteristics and are being studied for a specific research
question.
B. A group of researchers who are studying a particular topic.
C. The location where the research is being conducted.

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D. It refers to persons who conducted the study.

13. What is a random sample?

A. A sample that is selected without any bias
B. A sample that is selected based on the researcher's personal preference
C. A sample that is selected based on convenience
D. A sample that is selected based on availability

14. What is research sampling?

A. The process of collecting data
B. The process of selecting a portion of the population for the study
C. The process of analyzing data
D. The process of interpreting data

15. Descriptive research used to answer the question

A. “when exists?” B. “where exists?” C. “what exists?” D. “which exists?”

16. What is the purpose of research?

I. To prove a preconceived idea
II. To gather information about a particular topic
III. To make conclusions based on data collected
IV. To look for a problem and find solution
A. I and II B. II and III C. III and IV D. I and III

17. What is the purpose of a research proposal?

A. To summarize existing research on a topic C. To present new research findings
B. To provide a detailed description of a study D. To outline a plan for a research study

18. Which of the following is an example of a research hypothesis?

A. Climate change is caused by human activity.
B. The stock market will go up next year.
C. People who exercise regularly have better mental health.
D. The earth is flat.

19. Which of the following present a conceptual definition completely?

A. complete wording; placement of quotation marks; reference and page number
B. paraphrased idea; use of ampersand; reference and page number
C. use of the term; exact wording; reference and page number
D. use of the term; placement of quotation marks

20. What can you say about literature review?

A. It is a summary of all the information available on a particular topic
B. It is a collection of opinions about a particular topic
C. It is a personal interpretation of a particular topic
D. It is a tabulation of response taken from the respondents

21. Which of the following statements is a fact?

A. The first step in conducting a review of related literature is identifying a research question.
B. The first step in conducting a review of related literature is searching for relevant literature.
C. The first step in conducting a review of related literature is evaluating the quality of the literature.
D. The first step in conducting a review of related literature is organizing the literature into themes.

22. What can you infer from the definition of literature?

A. any reading articles posted online
B. any written in the billboard
C. any piece of writings that derived from the different sources
D. any written materials published in book, journal, encyclopedia, and the like.
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23. Which of the following sources is related literature?
A. Research Methods and Thesis Writing
B. Republic Act No. 8550
C. DepEd Order No. 008, s. 2023
D. Effects of Social Media Platforms in the Performance of Grade 11 Students of Panganiban National High
School in General Mathematics

24. The following sources is related literature except ONE. Which one is it?
A. Statistics with Computer Application C. Public Advisory No. 8, s. 2023
B. Educational Psychology D. Philippine Daily Inquirer

25. A research design should provide detailed information about ________.

A. The study population. C. Ethical Issues.
B. The data collection methods. D. All of these

26. Which of the following is NOT a type of research design?

31. John Kerby wished to conduct research on the garbage disposal of their school. Which of the following is
the best research title?
A. The Garbage Collection in the Panganiban Elementary School, SY 2022-2023.
B. The Reasons Why Plastic Bottles Clogged the Canal during Rainy Season
C. The Evaluation of the Green Revolution Program of Panganiban National High School
D. Factors Affecting the Discipline of Students in Disposing Garbage

27. What is a research design?

A. The plan of action for conducting a research study C. The statistical analysis of research data
B. The list of research questions for a particular topic D. None of these

28. Which of the following should NOT be observed among the questions in a survey questionnaire?
A. Scope-defining element C. Response options that are simple
B. Hypothetically-contracted questions D. Contain a definite idea or question

29. Having found the research instrument _____ and _____, the researcher proceeds to ask permission and
approval from the head of agency/group.
A. complete; correct B. verified; certified C. valid; reliable D. approved; signed

30. The data for quantitative and qualitative research are collected from _____ direct observation, tests and
survey questionnaires and interviews.
A. actual B. virtual C. direct D. indirect

31. John Kerby wished to conduct research on the garbage disposal of their school. Which of the following is
the best research title?
A. The Garbage Collection in the Panganiban Elementary School, SY 2022-2023.
B. The Reasons Why Plastic Bottles Clogged the Canal during Rainy Season
C. The Evaluation of the Green Revolution Program of Panganiban National High School
D. Factors Affecting the Discipline of Students in Disposing Garbage

32. How to make literature review?

A. buy more books to read
B. use google chrome and type the keywords
C. classify the written materials as to which one is more relevant to the study
D. determine what research has already been investigated in the area of interest

33. How would you present literature review?

A. Make explicit connections between the findings of the reviewed literature and the research questions,
hypothesis and objectives of the study.
B. List all the sources of the information used in the study.
C. Seek help from authors of the books on how to synthesis what’s written on the book.
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D. Arrange from past to most recent readings and mention how valid statements taken.

34. Which is an example of a population in research?

A. All students in a particular school district
B. A specific class of students within a school
C All students who received an A on their last test
D. A researcher who wishes to conduct the study

35. What is the purpose of a research design?

A. To provide a framework for conducting a research study
B. To make conclusions based on the data collected
C. To prove a preconceived idea
D. All of the above

36. What is the purpose of a research design?

A. To gather data
B. To establish a clear methodology for conducting research
C. To determine the sample size
D. To analyze data

37. Mary Anthonette plans to conduct a study that involves cosmetics. She wanted to know the preference of
cosmetic use among adolescents, young adult, middle adult and the late adult women. The research design of
her study would be:
A. Descriptive B. Experimental C. Quasi-Experimental D. None of these

38. What advantage of survey questionnaire is being referred to in the statement “The questionnaires can simply
be sent via e-mail or fax, or can be administered through the internet”?
A. good statistical significance C. convenient data gathering
B. high representativeness D. little or no observer subjectivity

39. The researcher should prove that the study has important contributions in relation to:
I. solving the problem and need
II. bridging a knowledge gap
III. improving social, economic and health conditions
IV. enriching research instruments, methods and strategies
V. supporting government trusts
A. I, II, and III B. II, III and IV C. III, IV, and V D. I, II, III, IV, and V

40. What is the purpose of a literature review?

A. To provide an overview of previous research conducted on a particular topic
B. To criticize and discredit previous research on a particular topic
C. To prove a preconceived idea about a particular topic
D. to establish the research question

41. Which of the following is NOT a reliable source for a review of related literature?
A. Peer-reviewed academic journals C. Personal blogs
B. Government reports D. Books written by experts in the field

42. Which of the following is NOT a common reason for conducting a review of related literature?
A. To summarize existing research on a topic
B. To identify gaps in the literature
C. To make predictions about future research
D. To report the results of a new study

43. What is the purpose of a review of related literature?

A. To summarize all of the research done on a topic
B. To provide a critical analysis of existing literature
C. To identify gaps in the literature that need further research
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D. All of the above
44. What is the difference between a population and a sample?
A. A population refers to a group of individuals, while a sample refers to a smaller subset of that group.
B. A sample refers to a group of individuals, while a population refers to a smaller subset of that group.
C. A population refers to a group of individuals that is representative of the entire population, while a sample
refers to a group of individuals that may not be representative of the entire population.
D. A sample is a group of individuals that is representative of the entire population, while a population refers to
a group of individuals that may not be representative of the entire population.

45. When does a researcher use interviews in data collection?

A. When the researcher needs to get objective answers from the respondents.
B. When the researcher needs to get subjective answers from the respondents.
C. When the researcher would like to provide data which are numerical and categorical in nature.
D. When the researcher feels the need to meet face-to-face with individuals to interact and generate ideas in a
discourse that borders on mutual respect.

46. What should be avoided when writing the problem statement?

A. Using technical jargon or complex language
B. Being too broad or vague in the description of the problem
C. Focusing too narrowly on a particular aspect of the problem
D. All of the above

47. Determine the boundaries that perhaps the design of your study may not allow.
A. A brief statement of the general purpose of the study. C. both A and B
B. Limitation in the scope and validity of your survey instrument. D. neither A nor B

48. What is your opinion of why is it important to define the research population?
A. It helps to ensure that the sample is representative of the population.
B. It makes it easier to conduct the research.
C. It is required by research ethics committees.
D. All of the above

49. What should be your answer when somebody ask you about the importance of making conceptual
framework?
A. Conceptual framework is the most essential part of any research study.
B. Conceptual framework will guide the reader in generating their own ideas of what they are reading.
C. Conceptual framework will not only help to guide their study to ensure that their research stays on track, but
it also helps to guide their fellow researchers or adviser who are analyzing their study.
D. Conceptual framework will be the backbone of any research for without it, determining the statistical tools to
be used to test the hypothesis may result to wrong computations that will result to wrong interpretation.

50. What facts can you gather from population?

A. In order to use samples to estimate something from the population, the sample should be representative of
the population.
B. If every individual in a population has the same chance of being included in a sample, the sample is a
random sample.
C. When every member of the accessible population has an equal chance of being selected to participate in the
study, the researcher is using simple random sampling.
D. All of the above

Prepared by: Checked by:

CHRISTOPHER M. RABAR, PhD RANDY S. GARCIA, EdD

Teacher III MT-I/OIC-SHS Assistant Principal

Noted by:

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LITO S. FLORENDO, EdD
Principal IV