Midterm Reviewer
Midterm Reviewer
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. 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.