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Republic of the Philippines, Department of Education, Region IV – A CALABARZON, Division of Quezon, LUTUCAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, Senior High School, PRETEST on PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1 (First Quarter), LUTUCAN INTEGRATED NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, Senior High School, PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1 (1st Grading Period, 2nd Semester), , Name _________________________________Section____________________Date____________Score_____________, _____ 1. Which is NOT true about research?, a. Research is looking for an answer to a query using the most logical and valid methods., b. Research is a process of using relevant data with the best methods of analysis., c. Past researchers do become passé or lose importance., d. Research is a key to progress., _____ 2. The general/main purpose of research is:, a. To satisfy the researcher’s curiosity., b. To discover new facts about known phenomena., c. To preserve and improve the quality of human life., , d. To improve existing techniques and, instruments or products., , new, , _____ 3. Which is a characteristic of research?, a. analytical, b. empirical, c. systematic, d. all of the above, _____ 4. In the scientific method of research, the first step is “determining (recognizing) the problem.” It is followed, by:, a. forming a hypothesis, c. designing the study, b. doing the library research, d. developing the instruments for collecting data, _____ 5. After collecting and analyzing the data, what comes next?, a. form hypothesis, d. determine implications and conclusion from the, b. do library research, findings, c. make recommendations for further research, _____ 6. This research ethics issue refers to the act of passing off somebody else’s ideas, thoughts, pictures, theories,, words, or stories as your own., a. Plagiarism, b. Anonymity, c. Confidentiality, d. Voluntary participation, _____ 7. Which does NOT relate to a qualitative research?, a. focus group discussion, b. interview, , c. numerical data, , d. words, , _____ 8. Which is true about qualitative research?, a. Data are collected through measuring things., b. Data are reported through statistical analysis., c. Data are collected through participant observation and interviews., d. Data are analyzed through numerical comparisons and statistical inferences., _____ 9. This kind of research is based upon observations and experiences., a. Basic Research, c. Empirical Research, b. Applied Research, d. Pure Research, _____ 10. This kind of qualitative research deals with human experience, using metaphor, narrative form, and, inductive method. It seeks to explain rather than just merely describe the incidents in the story., a. ethnographic method, c. Appreciative Inquiry, b. phenomenological research, d. Historical research, _____ 11. The following describes qualitative research EXCEPT:, a. researches that aim for generalization, b. researches that do not seek generalization of data, c. usually researchers with data from non-probability samples, d. researchers not concerned with inferring the characteristics of the population

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_____ 12. In what situation can qualitative research be used?, I. Strengths and weaknesses of products/brands, II. Studying emotions and attitudes on societal and public affairs issues, a. I only, b. II only, c. both I and II, d. none, _____ 13. Which does not belong to the group regarding qualitative research?, a. Data is in a numeric form, we can apply statistical tests in making statements about the data., b. Data describes the qualities or characteristics of something., c. It provide you with details about human behavior, emotion, and personality characteristics., d. It includes information about user behaviors, needs, desires, routines, use cases, and a variety of other information, that is essential in designing a product that will actually fit into a user’s life., _____ 14. Which statement does NOT tell the importance of qualitative research?, a. Qualitative research emphasizes the importance of culture and context in understanding hat occurs in society., b. Qualitative methods can be used to explore substantive findings about which little is known or understand better, what is already discovered., c. Qualitative research tells us who we are as human beings and how we relate to each other., d. none of the above, _____ 15. “To determine the status of teaching science in the high schools of Province A during the school year 20162017.” In the aforementioned research problem, what element is reflected by the underlined word?, a. aim or purpose, b. subject matter, c. place or locale, d. period of time, _____ 16. “Causes of Faculty Mobility in Lutucan National High School.” This research problem was sourced out from:, a. subjects in the classroom, c. technological and science researches, b. work experiences, d. off-shoots of other researches, _____ 17. Which should NOT be observed in the formulation of title?, a. Use terms “An Analysis of,” “A Study of,” “An Investigation of” and the like., b. Revise and refined the title later if there is a need., c. It must be broad enough to include all aspects of the subject matter studied or to be studied., d. It must be as brief and concise as possible., _____ 18. If the title contains more than one line, it must be written like an inverted pyramid, all words in capital, letters., a. always true, b. always false, c. sometimes true, d. sometimes false, _____ 19. Which is NOT true about “Introduction”?, a. It must be carefully written to create impact and generate enthusiasm to read on the part of the reader., b. A good introduction must not be lengthy and should not be more than three (3) pages long., c. It must concentrate on dealing extensively with facts and must appeal to logic., d. It should contain flowery, emotional words and verbosity., _____ 20. Rationale for the study needs to be specific and ideally, it should relate to the following points EXCEPT:, a. The research needs to contribute to the elimination of a gap in the literature., b. The research can be conducted to solve a specific problem., c. The study has to contribute to the level of professional development of the researcher., d. None of the above, _____ 21. Which of the following is not a reason why formulating a research question is one of the first steps in a, research project?, a. It helps refine what is being researched., b. It helps lay the groundwork for the research., c. It helps the researcher formulate and identify important aspects of their research., d. It helps in choosing a topic for research., _____ 22. A student is writing a research question. What should his/her first step be?, a. Specifying what the question is about., c. Formulating a hypothesis., b. Indicating where the research funding is coming, d. Ensuring their ideas are researchable., from., _____ 23. Your research question is: 'What is the effect of television viewing on Americans?' What is the PROBABLE, reason that this question would need some revision., a. The question does not lend itself to research easily., c. The question is too narrowly focused., b. The question does not center on specific, d. The question is too broadly focused., concerns/issues.

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_____ 24. This part includes the weakness of the study beyond the control of the researcher., a. Introduction, c. Scope and Limitations of the Study, b. Statement of the Problem, d. Significance of the Study, , _____ 25. All should be stated in the “Significance of the Study” EXCEPT:, a. the rationale, timeliness and/or relevance of the, study, b. those who are to be benefitted and how they are, benefited, c. possible contribution to the fund of knowledge, d. historical background of the problem

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_____ 26. Regarding the “Statement of the Problem,” there should be a general statement of the problem and then this, should be broken up into as many sub problems or specific questions as necessary., a. always true, b. always false, c. sometimes true, d. sometimes false, _____ 27. Which do you think should be the primary concern regarding surveyed materials to be included in the, “Review of Related Literature and Studies?”, a. recentness, b. relevance, c. objectivity, d. genuineness, _____ 28. Identify the correct parenthetical citation for a quote that comes from page seven in this book:, Tannen, D. (1998). The argument culture. Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Random House., a. Every issue we see discussed on television appears to be set up as an argument: “In the argument culture,, criticism, attack, or opposition are the predominant if not the only ways of responding to people or ideas” (Tannen,, 1998, p. 7)., b. Every issue we see discussed on television appears to be set up as an argument: “In the argument culture,, criticism, attack, or opposition are the predominant if not the only ways of responding to people or ideas” (p. 7)., c. Every issue we see discussed on television appears to be set up as an argument: “In the argument culture,, criticism, attack, or opposition are the predominant if not the only ways of responding to people or ideas” (The, argument culture, 1998, p. 7)., d. Every issue we see discussed on television appears to be set up as an argument: “In the argument culture,, criticism, attack, or opposition are the predominant if not the only ways of responding to people or ideas” (Tannen, 7)., _____ 29. On Feb. 20, 2006, you interviewed Shaun White, who won an Olympic gold medal in snowboarding at, Turin on Feb. 20, 2006. Which citation is correct?, a. Shaun White says that he is “sick of being called The Flying Tomato” (personal communication, February 20,, 2006)., b. Shaun White says that he is “sick of being called The Flying Tomato” (White, February 20, 2006)., c. In an interview, Shaun White (2006) says he is “sick of being called The Flying Tomato.”, d. In an interview, Shaun White says he is “sick of being called The Flying Tomato” (Use your surname due to you, interviewed him)., _____ 30. Select the sample below that best demonstrates how to incorporate a citation directly within a sentence, for, information that has been summarized or paraphrased., a. ABC Corporation (Jones, 2001) was operating on a significantly reduced budget..., b. After running for office, Peters (2010) indicated his dislike for... (Peters, p. 34)., c. Smith implied the assumptions of the research indicated a problem... (Smith, 2004)., d. Jones (2006) stated the results of the study directly correlate with the challenges..., _____ 31. Which statement is true about Review of Related Literature?, I. It is an account of materials published by professionals, researchers, and experts in their corresponding fields of, expertise related to your present research., II. The more recent, the better., III. You can use information found in any websites in the internet., a. I and III, b. I and II, c. II and III, d. all of the above, _____ 32. To avoid plagiarizing, you should:, A. Give proper attribution to all sources, and know how to quote correctly., B. When paraphrasing, rewrite statements completely in your own words., C. Proofread carefully., D. All of the above., _____ 33. This study examines human experiences through the descriptions provided by the people involved. The goal, of this is to describe the meaning that experiences hold for each subject., a. ethnographic research, c. grounded theory, b. phenomenological, d. historical research, _____ 34. The study involves the collection and analysis of data about cultural groups., a. ethnographic research, c. grounded theory, b. phenomenological, d. historical research, _____ 35. This is a study in which data are collected and analyzed and then a theory is developed that is grounded in, the data., a. ethnographic research, c. grounded theory, b. phenomenological, d. historical research

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_____ 36. This concerns the identification, location, evaluation, and synthesis of data from the past. It seeks not only, to discover the events of the past but to relate these past happenings to the present and to the future., a. ethnographic research, c. grounded theory, b. phenomenological, d. historical research, _____ 37. It is a type of non-probability sampling where people are picked out in the most convenient and fastest way, to immediately get their reactions to a certain hot and controversial issue., a. Accidental sampling, c. convenience sampling, b. Quota sampling, d. none of the above, _____ 38. The following is true about personal interview EXCEPT:, a. The personal interview uses an interview schedule., b. The items of inquiry use close-ended questions., c. In personal interview, there is a chance to clarify some vague answers from the respondents as they happen during, the interview process., d. Personal interview does not require the respondent to be literate., _____ 39. _________________, as a means of gathering information for research, may be defined as perceiving data through, the senses: sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell., a. observation, b. interview, c. questionnaire, d. test, _____ 40. It is a process of breaking down sentences and paragraphs to answer the research problem of what, how,, where, and when and assigning unique codes so that one can summarize those that are alike., a. analyzing, b. coding, c. interpreting, d. none of the above