3RD QUARTER EXAMINATION IN PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1

(QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY)

Directions: Read and analyze the questions below. Write the letter of your chosen answer in your answer sheet.

1. It is to look for information by asking various questions about the thing you are curious about.
A. Learning C. Research
B. Inquiry D. Exploration

2. An abstract form _________or idea, often conveyed on a single word which serves as a springboard or
building blocks of theory.
A. Theory C. Framework
B. Paradigm D. Concept
3. A method of acquiring knowledge based on the scientific method of inquiry to enrich the system of objective
knowledge in the field of natural and social sciences.
A. Discipline C. Research
B. Model D. Theory
4. All but one is the characteristics of a good research paper.
A. Objective C. Analytical
B. Logical D. Pre-judged
5. . What research approach uses quantifiable data to analyze and come up with
conclusions?
A. Evaluative Research C. Descriptive Research
B. Qualitative Research D. Quantitative Research
6. All but one is the research designs of a qualitative research.
I – Phenomenological
II – Ethnographic
III – Narrative
IV – Expositori

A. All of the above C. II and IV

B. I and II D. IV only

7. What should be done first before arriving at a conclusion?

A. Asking questions C. Formulating hypothesis
B. Analyzing Data D. Gathering Data
8. Stumble and Fall: The reasons why education graduates fail in board
examination. What is the research approach employed in the above research
title?
A. Case study C. Phenomenology
B. Quantitative D. Qualitative
9. Today I don’t Feel Like Doing Anything: Students’ View on Procrastination.
What is the research design used in the above title?
A. Qualitative C. Mixed Method
B. Phenomenology D. Case Study
10. What data are said to be perceived through five senses?
A. numerical data C. non-empirical data
B. qualitative data D. empirical data

11. Which among the tools below is not suitable in doing qualitative paper?
I - Test
II – Interview
III – Observation
IV – Survey

A. I and II C. III and IV

B. I and IV D. I only

12. What is the correct sequence of the research process?

I - data collection, treatment, processing, and analysis
II - Identification of problem
III - research design, approach, and tool
IV - data presentation, interpretation
V - conclusion, implications, and recommendations

A. II-I-IV-V-III C. II-I-III-V-IV
B. II-III-I-IV-V D. II-IV-V-I-III
13. Which of the terms refer to the nature or object of social reality?
A. Metaphysics C. Epistemology
B. Ontology D. Aesthetics

14. Which of the following is a technique for gathering evidence?

A. Approach C. Design
B. Method D. Methodology

15. What is the problem on the title below?

“Classical Music as Correlated to Students’ Academic Achievement.”
A. Effect of classical music to the students
B. Relationship of classical music to the academic environment
C. Students’ academic achievement
D. Students’ musical skills

16. What kind of sources does eye witnesses be classified?

A. Primary sources C. Reliable sources
B. Secondary sources D. Hearsay

17. Which best describes ‘deductive’ approach?

A. Defining the term then giving specific example.
B. Examples should come first before elaborating the whole idea.
C. Specific objectives are written on the first discussion.
D. Identifying the theory and compare it to other theories.
18. How do students come up with an idea? What answers are being demanded
by the question?
A. Narrative of parents.
B. Reasons why students think.
C. Process on how students come up with a certain idea.
D. Perspective of students who are thinking.
19. Where can we find general and specific declaration of research problems in
a complete research paper?
A. Methodology
B. Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations
C. Review of Related Literatures and Studies
D. Background of the Study

20. All are the components of a qualitative research except…

A. Statement of the Problem C. Hypothesis
B. Presentation of Data D. Theoretical Framework

21. These are statements considered as an ‘intelligent guess’.

A. Hypothesis C. Concept
B. Theory D. Assumption

22. What is the distinction of a quantitative research from a qualitative research

base on the nature of the data?
A. The data of quantitative research are overt behaviors of the respondents while the data of qualitative
are covert.
B. The data of the quantitative research are based on hypothesis while the data of the qualitative are
based on assumptions.
C. Qualitative research requires experience while quantitative requires numerical computation.
D. The data in quantitative research are pre-determined while in
qualitative research, data are culled out.

23. How many respondents are needed in qualitative research?

A. 1 respondent will do for as long as it can provide the necessary information.
B. 500 respondents to set the validity and reliability of the paper.
C. 1 or more depending on the question.
D. No required number.

24. What is format being followed by qualitative research?

A. IMRAD C. IMRF
B. IMFAD D. IPO

25. Creativity is best shown in which example?

A. Kaye questioned the existence of God.
B. Allan used his vernacular language in explaining his reason to his parents.
C. Romel uses laundry clips as a binder of his computer’s wires.
D. Guiller participates proactively in barangay cleaning drive.
26. Which format does qualitative research follows?
A. Introduction-Method-Results-Discussion
B. Introduction-Method-Findings-Discussion
C. Definition-Analysis-Presentation-Conclusion
D. Introduction-Method-Analysis-Findings
27. All but one is not a distinction of a qualitative research.
A. Introduction C. Discussion
B. Findings D. Results
28. What makes the title below a qualitative research?
“The Might of Pen: Rizal’s Ideals in the 21st Century Learners”

A. The perspective of the people who mingle with 21st century learners.
B. A development on a certain social process.
C. Reasons of learners in studying 21st century skills.
D. View of the people on how the 21st century learners live according to
the ideal view of Dr. Jose Rizal

29. Which of the following references is the appropriate referencing format for
education and social science research?
A. APA C. Chicago
B. MLA D. Harvard

30. What should a researcher do when he cites an author within the text of the
paper?
A. State the first and the last names of the author
B. Use the author, date citation method
C. Use an asterisk and a footnote
D. Insert the complete citation in parenthesis

31. Which of the following is not an ethical guideline for conducting research with
humans?
A. Getting informed consent of the participant
B. Telling participants they must continue until the study has been
completed
C. Keeping participants’ identity anonymous
D. Telling participants they are free to withdraw at any time
32. Which of the following best describes quantitative research?
A. Research that is exploratory
B. The collection of non-numerical data
C. Research that attempts to generate a new theory
D. An attempt to confirm the researcher’s hypotheses

33. In validating the data gathered, what is important for the researcher to
maintain from the results of the interview or focus group discussion.
A. Anonymity C. discretion
B. Confidentiality D. ethics

34. Which is a set of principles to guide and assist researchers in deciding which
goals are most important and in reconciling conflicting values when conducting
research?
A. Research ethics C. utilitarianism
B. Deontological approach D. research confidentiality

35. Which of the following is necessary in obtaining informed consent?

A. A description of the purpose of the research
B. A description of the reliability and validity of test instruments
C. A description of the statistical analyses that will be carried out
D. A list of publications that the researcher had in the last ten years
36. Which of the following is a function of theory?
A. Making predictions
B. Explaining phenomena
C. Integrating and summarizing current knowledge
D. All of the above

37. Which of the following statements is TRUE about research theory?

I - It simply means “explanation”.
II - It answers the “how” and “why” questions.
III - It can be a well-developed explanatory system.

A. I only C. III only

B. II only D. I, II, and III
38. A research process that uses more than one source of data to strengthen the validity of research by telling a
more comprehensive story of the things to be examined.
A. Correlation C. Complementarity
B. Triangulation D. Expansion
39. A statement that makes a specific prediction between one to two variables.
A. Problem C. Gap in literature
B. Hypotheses D. Proposition

40. The research considers the protection of research participants by obtaining approval from participants through
voluntary written consents.
A. Validation C. Reliability
B. Informed consent D. Interview

41. Research should maintain objectivity. What does objectivity means?

A. showing prejudice to the subject matter.
B. having partiality to the decisions being undertaken on the process.
C. establishing validity among the data collected.
D. being impartial and independent from different factors.
42. One important goal in conducting research is to
A. Advance the personal and professional qualification of practitioner
B. Produce evidence based practice
C. Focus direction of the research
D. Describe characteristics of a population

43. The purpose of a background study is to

A. Report observation or research results.
B. Help you to prove the relevance of your research question and to further develop the thesis
C. Go to the library to gather data
D. Complete the research

44. A hypothesis is not the research answer , but rather

A. A theory to be tested C. Imaginary terms or situations
B. A proposal to be tested and evaluated D. It is an assumption in a thesis

45. A statement about the population or populations being examined that states that there is no effect, no change
or relationship.
A. Alternative hypothesis C. Research hypothesis
B. Null hypothesis D. Independent and dependent hypothesis

46. There are several sources of research. These are published writings and reports that critique or reports on
primary sources and can be found in periodical and references books.
A. Primary sources
B. Secondary sources
C. Tertiary sources
D. Non- documentary searching
47. Plagiarism is to
A. Use inappropriate statistical techniques in order to obtain favorable results and enhance the
significance of one’s research.
B. Present someone else’s ideas or work as your own.
C. Publish the same paper in two different journals without informing the editor.
D. Discuss with your colleagues data from the paper that you are reviewing for a journal
48. Paraphrasing is
A. Harm that is physical, financial, or psychological experienced by the participants.
B. Using someone’s idea in own words to restate the author’s ideas and acknowledge to give credits to
the original author.
C. Minimizing harm and risk to human lives
D. Making derogatory comments and personal attacks in the review of author’s submitted work.
49. Written documents such as books, periodicals, magazines, journals, newspapers and legal citations.
A. Primary sources
B. Related literature
C. Secondary sources
D. Related studies
50. Previous studies that involves similar variables including theses, dissertations, scholarly written papers,
studies, published and unpublished.
A. Primary sources
B. Related studies
C. Related literature
D. Secondary sources