RIZAL TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

Research in Daily Life 2

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Direction: Choose the correct answer.

1. Mr. Cruz developed a device that mass produces cow’s milk in a shorter period. What value of
research can be inferred from the situation?
a. Research improves the quality of life.
b. Research reduces the burden of work.
c. Research increases people’s competence and skills.
d. Research responds to the technological development of the country.
2. What research value is evident in the development of vehicles?
a. Research improves instruction.
b. Research satisfies man’s needs.
c. Research has deep-seated psychological aspects.
d. Research improves the exportation of food products.
3. Annabelle used the recommendation from a recent investigation as a source of another
investigation. What characteristics of research are evident in the situation?
a. Analytical
b. Critical
c. Cyclical
d. Logical
4. Which of the following statements characterizes Research as Empirical?
a. A researcher followed the step-by-step procedure in conducting an experiment.
b. An investigator noted the behavior exhibited by a child with special needs.
c. An observer validates the previous findings of a psychologist to a child with special
needs
d. A student concluded that complete hours of sleep increases Academic Performance
based on the collected data.
5. Which of the following situations does replicability apply in a research study?
a. A scientist follows a step-by-step process to execute his research study.
b. The researcher used rational reasoning to formulate conclusions from experiments.
c. The teacher used a recommendation from another thesis for his own research interest.
d. A group of students applied the same research method from another group of
researchers and produced the same results.
6. Which of the following best describes the Research Process?
a. plan that directs the research design
b. method to select a frame of reference
c. series of steps completed in a logical manner
d. set of rules that govern the selection of problem
7. Research is a multi-step and cyclic process. [Choose the letter of the statement that best
supports the given situation/statement.]
a. It is made up of several steps which lead logically to the next one.
b. It begins with an unanswered question in the mind of the researcher.
 c. It perpetuates the dynamic nature of science and ensures continuous growth.
d. It follows a sequential procedure that leads to the discovery of the solution or another
question.
8. Which of the following should you do if the results of an experiment turned out differently
from what you expected?
a. You have to follow the scientific method.
b. You have to accept that the experiment is a failure.
c. You need to redo your experiment until you get the expected result.
d. You should explore the possible reasons for this in your experiment write up.
9. Research is controlled. [Choose the letter of the statement that best supports the given
situation/statement.]
a. Data have to be analyzed, presented, and interpreted.
b. Findings and conclusions are logically based on empirical data.
c. All variables, except those that are tested or being experimented upon, are kept
constant.
d. Procedures employed and the data gathered are perceived in the same manner by all
observers.
10. Mash utilizes a mixed-method approach in conducting her study. Which research philosophical
worldview does she follow?
a. Constructivism
b. Post-positivism
c. Pragmatism
d. Transformative

II. This includes the topic of Module 3-7: Quantitative Research Designs [Conceptual].

1. To conduct a quantitative experimental research design, one must ________________.

a. describe the nature of a situation
b. aim for generalization of data gathered
c. use non-probability sampling techniques
d. divide the samples into control and experimental groups
2. Which of the following best describes the Descriptive Research Designs?
a. It is the commonly used research design.
b. It aims to study what is currently happening.
c. It describes the nature of a targeted research situation.
d. It deals with the collection of instruments, surveys, and observations.
3. Which of the following statements best differentiates descriptive design and experimental
designs?
a. Descriptive Designs describe the present conditions while Experimental Designs focus
on the results for the future.
b. Descriptive Designs use descriptive statistics while Experimental Designs use
inferential statistics.
c. Descriptive Designs explore the relationship between variables while Experimental
Designs measure the degree of effect between variables.
d. Descriptive Designs use surveys as part of their instrument while Experimental Designs
use the application of treatments in the experimental groups.
4. What is the purpose of the control group in an Experimental Design?
a. to have a group that does not receive a treatment
b. to have a group that acts as a standard for comparison
c. to have a group that determines if the research is successful
d. to have a group that has a low performance of the dependent variable
5. Why is True Experimental Design named as such?
a. because it uses inferential statistics in interpreting the results of the study
b. because follows randomization selected aspects of the research investigation
c. because unlike Pre-Experimental design it has pretest and posttest in sample groups
d. because it selects unbiased samples and compares the data results from two sample
groups
6. What is the main limitation of Quasi-Experimental Designs?
a. It takes a lot of time to perform.
b. More resources are needed to conduct the experiment.
c. It only uses non-randomized groups of respondents.
d. The successive treatments may have a carry-over effect on samples.
7. [Statement 1]: Descriptive research involves observation of phenomena under manipulated
conditions. [Statement 2]: Quantitative research uses systematic procedures to explain non-
quantifiable relationships between variables.
a. the first statement is TRUE and the second statement is FALSE
b. the first statement is FALSE and the second statement is TRUE
c. both statements are TRUE
d. both of the statements are FALSE
8. [Statement 1]: To investigate cause-and-effect relationship between variables the researcher
must use a Correlational Research Design. [Statement 2]: Causal Comparative Research
Design is an example of an Experimental Research.
a. the first statement is TRUE and the second statement is FALSE
b. the first statement is FALSE and the second statement is TRUE
c. both statements are TRUE
d. both of the statements are FALSE
9. It aims to investigate the extent to which variation in one factor corresponds with variation in
one or more other factors based on association coefficients. [Identify the type of research being
described in the statement.]
a. Experimental Design
b. Quasi-Experimental
c. Ex-Post Facto/ Causal Comparative
d. Correlational Research Design
10. A study is conducted to determine the Calcium Intake of a student as she grows older. [Identify
the type of research being described in the statement.]
a. Survey Design
b. Correlational Design
c. Developmental Design
d. Ex post facto
 11. This design is conducted in the study the association of Performance in Math and Problem-
Solving Skills in Physics. [Identify the type of research being described in the statement.]
a. Survey Design
b. Correlational Design
c. Developmental Design
d. Ex post facto
12. It aims to investigate possible cause and effect relationships by observing some existing
consequence and searching back through the data for plausible factors. [Identify the type of
research being described in the statement.]
a. Experimental Design
b. Quasi-Experimental
c. Ex-Post Facto/ Causal Comparative
d. Correlational Research Design
13. It aims to investigate possible cause-and-effect relationships by exposing one or more
experimental groups to one or more treatment conditions and comparing the results to one or
more control groups not receiving the treatment (random assignment being essential). [Identify
the type of research being described in the statement.]
a. True-Experimental Design
b. Quasi-Experimental Design
c. Ex-Post Facto/ Causal Comparative
d. Pre-Experimental Design
14. It aims to study intensively the background, current status and environmental interaction of a
given social unit: an individual, group, institution or community. [Identify the type of research
being described in the statement.]
a. Experimental Design
b. Quasi-Experimental
c. Single Case Research Design
d. Descriptive Research Design
15. Christine did not do any random assignment in determining her samples for the study and
administered an experiment to solve the problem. [Identify the type of research being described
in the statement.]
a. Experimental Design
b. Quasi-Experimental
c. Ex-Post Facto/ Causal Comparative
d. Correlational Research Design

III. Research Designs

1. A teacher introduces a new instructional material for her reading class. She gives an
examination at the end of the term to determine if the new reading material is effective in using
for teaching reading subject.
a. One-Shot Case Study
b. One Group Pretest – Posttest Design
c. Static Group Comparison
d. Pretest-Posttest Control-Group Design
e. Posttest-Only Control-Group Design
f. Solomon Four-Group Design
 g. Within-Subject Design
2. A science teacher wants to determine if a research-based instruction (RBI) can help students
improve their scientific skills. He subjected one group using RBI and another group with the
traditional method of teaching. Each group received an examination at the end of the quarter
and compared their test results.
a. One-Shot Case Study
b. One Group Pretest – Posttest Design
c. Static Group Comparison
d. Pretest-Posttest Control-Group Design
e. Posttest-Only Control-Group Design
f. Solomon Four-Group Design
g. Within-Subject Design
3. Atlantis, Salmon, and Bauman (2008) investigated the effects of television advertisements
promoting physical activity on children’s preferences for physical or sedentary activities. The
children were randomized to one of two treatment groups or one of two control groups. The
treatment groups watched the same show but without the advertisements promoting physical
activity. One experimental group and one control group were assessed before and after
watching the television show for their choices, preferences, and ratings of physical and
sedentary activities. The other groups were only assessed after watching the television show.
The study did not show any significant differences between the groups.
a. One-Shot Case Study
b. One Group Pretest – Posttest Design
c. Static Group Comparison
d. Pretest-Posttest Control-Group Design
e. Posttest-Only Control-Group Design
f. Solomon Four-Group Design
g. Within-Subject Design
4. A study was created to test the effects of jazz on people’s sleep patterns. The hypothesis of the
experiment was that if people listened to jazz music as they fall asleep, they will sleep for
longer periods of time. For the experiment, 2 groups of people were created randomly. Group
1 was placed in a quiet room where they went to sleep and they were timed on how long they
slept. The Group 2 was placed in a room where jazz music played softly as they began to sleep
and played throughout the night. As each group awoke, their sleep times were monitored.
a. One-Shot Case Study
b. One Group Pretest – Posttest Design
c. Static Group Comparison
d. Pretest-Posttest Control-Group Design
e. Posttest-Only Control-Group Design
f. Solomon Four-Group Design
g. Within-Subject Design
5. Shortly after adopting his cat, Thomas realizes that his poor cat isn’t eating very much. After
ruling out any illnesses, he determines that the cat is a huge diva and is simply very picky
about the type of food it eats. He decides to run a month-long experiment, separated into four
weeks. During the first week, he feeds the cat normal dry food. During the second week, he
feeds it wet canned food. In the third week, he gives it raw salmon. Finally, throughout the
 fourth week, Thomas feeds it a home-cooked meal of liver and gravy. At the end of the
experiment, Thomas compares how much of each type of food the cat ate.
a. One-Shot Case Study
b. One Group Pretest – Posttest Design
c. Static Group Comparison
d. Pretest-Posttest Control-Group Design
e. Posttest-Only Control-Group Design
f. Solomon Four-Group Design
g. Within-Subject Design
6. A researcher is interested in the potential relation between people’s caffeine consumption and
their level of stress. She has participants keep a diary for one month. During this month,
participants count the number of cups of coffee, tea, and softdrinks they consume, as well as
any other substance that includes caffeine as a key ingredient. In addition, participants make
note of any stressful events they experienced during the month.
a. Observation Studies
b. Survey
c. Correlational
d. Developmental
e. Ex-Post Facto/ Causal Comparative
7. A researcher is interested in exploring the smoking behavior of fast-food employees. The
researcher sits in the designated employee-smoking area of several restaurants and records how
many smokers are present every 15 minutes starting at 8am and ending at 12pm.
a. Observation Studies
b. Survey
c. Correlational
d. Developmental
e. Ex-Post Facto/ Causal Comparative
8. City workers are interested in finding out the factors behind the disobedience of people to
traffic laws. Researchers ask drivers using a questionnaire and record their responses.
a. Observation Studies
b. Survey
c. Correlational
d. Developmental
e. Ex-Post Facto/ Causal Comparative
9. A psychologist wants to determine the cause of a child’s anger issue. He investigated the child’s
family and educational background, and experience the child had, and the previous issues the
encountered.
a. Observation Studies
b. Survey
c. Correlational
d. Developmental
e. Ex-Post Facto/ Causal Comparative
 10. A researcher who studies health behaviors believes that the personality characteristic of
conscientiousness is positively related to engagement in preventative care (e.g., checking
prostate, cholesterol screening) among men. The researcher collects survey responses from 50
men regarding their level of conscientiousness and the number of times they have sought
preventive care over the last year.
a. Observation Studies
b. Survey
c. Correlational
d. Developmental
e. Ex-Post Facto/ Causal Comparative

VI: The Research Problem and Research Framework

1. When the beginning of a statement reads “the study is only concerned with…” , what part of
the research will it go into?
a. Assumption
b. Hypothesis
c. Conceptual Framework
d. Scope and Limitations
2. Which of the following statement best describes the Scope and Limitation of the study?
a. It determines the extent on which the study is investigated.
b. It includes the results which the researcher does not have control.
c. It indicates the research apparatus used and respondents involved.
d. It mentions the research instruments necessary for the conduct of the study.
3. Your sibling has a research proposal entitled “The Peace Attitudes of Year IV students of Rizal
Technological University”. What statement can you suggest to include in the Scope of the
study?
a. The study is limited to the peace attitudes of the College Students.
b. Data gathering methods for this study can only be done by survey questionnaires.
c. The study focuses on the peace attitudes of senior college students within the Academic
Year 2020-2021.
d. The study does not intend to study the conflict attitudes of the students.
4. Which of the following statements is a factor to consider if the problem is researchable?
a. There are probable solutions but they are not yet tested.
b. The problem is considered to be minor and happens on a daily basis.
c. The solution does not need to be applied by statistical methods and techniques.
d. The problem only exists on other countries and no known solution to the problem.
5. Which of the following statements is correct?
a. You can prove that a hypothesis is true.
b. You can prove that a hypothesis is false.
c. You can accept or reject a hypothesis but never prove it to be true.
d. Accepting or rejecting the hypothesis is the same as proving whether or not the
hypothesis is true.
6. In stating the main problem, which of the following elements should you always consider?
a. Research Title
b. Research Hypothesis
 c. Research Interest
d. Research Variables
7. [Conclusion]: Research is a scientific investigation which includes collection, presentation,
analysis and interpretation of facts. [Statement 1]: Research involves different process similar
to scientific method. [Statement 2]: Research is done using a thorough process of gathering the
needed data. [Determine if the statements support the conclusion indicated in each item. ]
a. the first statement supports the conclusion
b. the second statement supports the conclusion
c. both statements support the conclusion
d. neither supports the conclusion
8. [Conclusion]: Research is vital to the society. [Statement 1]: Research introduces
advancements in Medicine, Transportation, and Agriculture. [Statement 2]: Research is only
exciting for those who are motivated to undergo their research interest. [Determine if the
statements support the conclusion indicated in each item]
a. the first statement supports the conclusion
b. the second statement supports the conclusion
c. both statements support the conclusion
d. neither supports the conclusion
9. [Conclusion]: Research is characterized by replicability. [Statement 1]: A research must be
base its conclusion from the data that was analyzed and interpreted. [Statement 2]: A research
would have a different result when done using the same method even on a different
location.[Determine if the statements support the conclusion indicated in each item]
a. the first statement supports the conclusion
b. the second statement supports the conclusion
c. both statements support the conclusion
d. neither supports the conclusion
10. Given the research title: Relationship of Seating Arrangement and the Academic Performance
of Year 4 Astronomy Students in RTU, how should the main problem be stated?
a. This study aims to determine how seating arrangements can affect the academic
performance of Year IV Astronomy Students in RTU.
b. This study aims to determine the relationship between seating arrangement and the
academic performance of Year IV Astronomy Students in RTU.
c. The research will specifically find answers on the relationship of seating arrangement
and the academic performance of Year IV Astronomy Students in RTU.
d. This research investigations dwells on finding possible solutions on the problem of
seating arrangement in relation to the academic performance of Year IV Astronomy
Students in RTU.
11. It identifies the importance of the research study to different people.
a. Conceptual Framework
b. Definition of Terms
c. Scope and Limitations
d. Significance of the Study
12. A framework is constructed to establish the credibility of the Continental Drift Theory.
a. Conceptual Framework
b. Introductory Framework
c. Research Framework
 d. Theoretical Framework
13. Ray created a framework to describe how the ideas on his research study are formulated.
a. Conceptual Framework
b. Introductory Framework
c. Research Framework
d. Theoretical Framework
14. Which is a positive directional hypothesis for the research title: Relationship of Age and
Leadership skills of Managers?
a. Older managers exhibit better leadership skills.
b. There is a significant difference between age and leadership skills of managers.
c. There is a significant relationship between age and leadership skills of managers.
d. There is no significant relationship between age and leadership skills of managers.
15. How do you write the significance of the study?
a. Determine the target respondents.
b. Identify the limitations of the study.
c. Begin with the general contribution of the study.
d. Define the term according to how it is used in the study.