Mid-Term Examination

Practical Research 2
GENERAL INSTRUCTION. Read each item carefully and supply the
necessary answers needed.
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the letter of the correct and best answer,
then write your answer in the blank space provided before each item.

_____ 1. Which of the following BEST defines quantitative research?

A. It is an activity of producing or proving a theorem.
B. It is an activity concerned with finding new truths in education.
C. It is an exploration associated with libraries, books, and journals.
D. It is a systematic process for obtaining numerical information
about the world.
_____ 2. In what field of study will research help when it is used to
produce innovative teaching strategies?
A. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
B. Education
C. Accounting, Business, and Management
D. Humanities and Social Sciences
_____ 3. What kind of variable can take an infinite number of the values
that can occur within a population?
A. Nominal C. Ordinal
B. Continuous D. Discrete
_____ 4. Quantitative research has both strengths and weaknesses; what
makes this research weak in requiring a large number of
respondents?
A. It will provide more accurate findings.
B. The expenses will be more significant when reaching out to these
people.
C. It does not consider the capacity of respondents to share and
elaborate further information.
D. Much information is difficult to gather.
_____ 5. Why do medical practitioners practice research in Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)?
A. To improve educational practices
B. To guarantee sufficient distribution of products and decide
whether there is a need to increase product distribution
C. Obtain significant information about disease trends and risk
factors
D. Help provide creatively beautiful designs and give convenience
and efficiency
_____ 6. In research entitled “The Impact of Smoking Bans on Smoking and
Consumer Behavior,” which is the dependent variable in this study?
A. Smoking C. Consumer Behavior
B. Smoking Bans D. Smoking and Consumer Behavior
_____ 7. What quantitative research applies to the sample study on the
“Comparison of Personal, Social and Academic Variables Related to
University Drop-out Rate and Persistence”?
A. Descriptive C. Experimental
B. Causal-Comparative D. Correlational
_____8. Which kind of quantitative research aims to infer the causes of a
phenomenon that has already occurred?
A. Survey C. Descriptive
B. Causal-Comparative D. Correlational
_____19. Which variable has two or more categories which can be
ranked?
A. Interval B. Nominal C. Ordinal D. Ratio
_____10. Which of the following describes why quantitative research is
necessary?
A. It can influence crucial decisions affecting different organizations
and individuals.
B. Problems are addressed systematically, and decisions are
assumed to be sound.
C. Used to validate, test, and challenge existing practices across
fields.
D. All of the above.
_____ 11. Analyze the following quantitative research titles. Which of
these will contribute to business development?
A. Effects on smokers of exposure to graphic warning images
B. Use of online resources at Ramon Torres Dulao National High
School
C. Stress and Cognitive Functioning in Sports
D. The Impact of reward and recognition programs on employee’s
motivation and satisfaction
_____ 12. All of the choices below are considered ratio variables EXCEPT
A. Weight B. Height C. Time D. Age
_____ 13. “A friendly conversation can be a source of a research topic.”
this statement _______.
A. Is true B. is false C. has no basis D. is not
applicable for research
_____ 14. The title of the research should not be longer than _____
substantive words.
A. 10 B. 13 C. 15 D. 20
_____ 15. Which of the following refers to an issue that previous studies
have not fully addressed?
A. Scope C. Title
B. Current state of the filed D. Research Gap
_____ 16. Which of the following indicates the specific concerns about
your research problem that your study intends to answer?
A. Topic C. Research Question
B. Background of the Study D. Title
_____ 17. What part of the paper describes the study's coverage?
A. Background of the study C. Title
B. Scope D. Delimitation
_____ 18. Which of the following is NOT necessary to establish the
research gap?
A. Delimitation
B. Current & Conventional Practices
C. Current state of the field
D. Contribution of the Present Study
_____ 19. The question “WHO” in writing the scope and delimitation refers
to _______.
A. Topic of the investigation
B. Subject of the study, population & sampling
C. The venue or setting
D. The time frame of the research
_____ 20. What section details the contribution or benefit that the study
provides to different people?
A. Scope & Delimitation C. Background of the
Study
B. Significance of the Study D. None of the above
_____ 21. Citing the study's contribution and benefit can be done in the
following sense: __.
A. Methodological C. Theoretical
B. Practical D. All of the above
_____ 22. What is the purpose of establishing the background of the
study?
A. Provide the coverage for the study
B. Introduce important facets that establish the general context
where the study revolves
C. To state what is to be investigated, identify the variables, and
discuss the relationship
D. Details the contribution or benefit that the study provides
_____ 23. At what literature review stage does the researcher
systematically look for and select reference materials relevant to the
study?
A. Evaluation and analysis of selected works C. Literature search
B. Drafting the literature review D. Synthesizing
_____ 24. As much as possible, use references published within the last
____ years.
A. five B. ten C. fifteen D. two
_____ 25. What kind of framework representation is characterized by
diagrams and charts?
A. Narrative B. Visual
B. Thematic D. Typological
_____ 26. What definition is often used by scholars that require citation
when used?
A. Conceptual B. Typological
C. Chronological D. Operational
27. In evaluating and analyzing selected works, the following strategies are
considered EXCEPT ___.
A. Determine the relevance of the content
B. Consider even the materials that do not directly explain the
concepts related to your study
C. Check if the materials are current (published within the last few
years)
D. Use references published by a reputable publisher
_____ 28. What form of citation refers to the complete bibliographic
information of the sources used?
A. APA Style C. In-text
B. Reference D. MLA Style
_____ 29. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a summary?
A. It involves condensing a lengthy piece of source material.
B. Makes use of synonyms that fit the text
C. Retains the main idea of the source material
D. It is shorter than the original text.
_____ 30. Analyze the following sentences below and tell me which made
use of paraphrasing text at the sentence level.

Original Text Paraphrased

Global awareness refers to the Global awareness refers to the
learners’ ability to engage in learners’ ability to participate in
A
diverse learning practices different learning practices
worldwide. worldwide.
Health literacy refers to the The learners’ ability to utilize
learners’ ability to utilize information for health-related
B
information for health-related purposes is called health
purposes. literacy.
Environmental literacy refers to
the learners’ ability to Environmental literacy is being
C comprehend and discuss able to solve ecological
environmental issues and problems.
propose appropriate solutions.
D All of the above.
_____ 31. Which of the following references was correctly cited using the
APA Style?
A. Richards, J. “Second thoughts on teaching listening.” RELC
Journal, vol. 36, no.4, 2005, pp. 85 – 92.
B. Richards, J. (2005). Second thoughts on teaching listening. RELC
Journal, 36 (4), 85 – 92.
C. Richards, J. Second thoughts on teaching listening. RELC Journal,
(2005), 36, no. 4, 85 – 92.
D. Richards, J. RELC Journal. Second thoughts on teaching listening.
2005, 36 (4). pp. 85 – 92.
_____ 32. What notetaking form refers to the more detailed rewording of
ideas from the original text?
A. Synthesizing B. Summarizing C. Citing Sources
D. Paraphrasing
_____ 33. What is the main reason for using cohesive devices in writing
literature reviews?
A. To synthesize ideas C. To arrange the works that
you will cite
B. To link the works that will be cited D. To define important
terms
_____ 34. “Researchers can fabricate information and make up data and
be reported as actual data.” this statement _______.
A. True C. Follows ethical standards
in writing the RRL
B. False D. May sometimes be
acceptable
_____ 35. Which of the following is a characteristic of a conceptual
framework?
A. May combine different theories into one cohesive framework
B. Broader in scope as it can be used in different studies
C. Focuses on a particular theory
D. Developed before the conduct of the study
_____ 36. Why is it that the theoretical and conceptual framework of the
study is likened to that of a map or travel plan?
A. They present the synthesis of the study.
B. They tend to help the researcher traverse an unfamiliar territory.
C. They provide coverage for the study.
D. They discuss current practices by other researchers.
_____ 37. “Scholars often use operational definitions.” this statement
________.
A. True C. Either A or B
B. False D. has no basis
_____ 38. Which of the following is TRUE about the conceptual
framework?
A. It is a general frame of reference.
B. It makes use of only one theory.
C. It involves concepts that apply specifically to your current study.
D. None of the above.
_____ 39. Plagiarism means _______.
I. Copying the full paper III. Correct paraphrasing
II. Incorrect citation of the source IV. Failure to cite the source
A. I, II, III B. III & IV C. I, II & IV D. IV only
_____ 40. Which is the correct in-text citation for the following statement
using the APA style?
TEXT: Regarding the prevalence of depression among teenagers, it
ranges from two to eight percent for one year and 12 to 18 percent during
their lifetime ____________.

AUTHORS: Robert E. Roberts, Catherine R. Roberts, and Yun Xing

YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 2007

A. (Roberts, R., Roberts, C. and Yun Xing 2007)

B. (Roberts, R., Roberts, C & Xing, Y., 2007)
C. Roberts, Roberts & Xing (2007)
D. Either A, B, or C