Inquiries Investigations and Immersion

These are tentative statements about a given problem which serves as a tentative answer to one or more of the research question and are subjected to statistical test.

• Inquiry
• Hypothesis
• Statement of the Problem
• Introduction
• Hypothesis are tentative statements about a given problem which serves as a tentative answer to one or more of the research question and are subjected to statistical test.

Which of the following should NOT be included in the background of the study?

• Theory to support the study
• Reason why the study is conducted
• Discussion about the study variables
• Statement of the problem

Re-searchable problems imply the possibilities of empirical investigation.

• True
• False

Which best describes ‘deductive’ approach?

• Specific objectives are written on the first discussion
• Examples should come first before elaborating the whole idea
• Defining the term then giving specific example
• Identifying the theory and compare it to other theories

Using Slovin's Formula, look for the sample size of this population: 1500 SHS students in AMA COMPUTER COLLEGE.

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Which of the following BEST describes quantitative research?

• The collection of non-numerical data
• Research that is exploratory
• Research that attempts to generate a new theory
• An attempt to confirm the researcher’s hypotheses

Describe where the researchers got the necessary information that would help the researcher to explain further the research paper.

• Research Locale
• Sources of Data
• Data Gathering Procedures
• Instrumentation

700 GAS STUDENTS

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Correlational studies are designed to determine which different variables are related to each other in the population of interest.

• True
• False

The main motivation/purpose of an Action Research is to expand man’s knowledge.

• True
• False

The _______________ should clarify concepts defines within the scope of the study.

• Conclusion
• Final Report
• References

It defines the exact boundaries of the investigation as they relate to the nature of information necessary for the study and feasibility of obtaining them.

• Limitations
• Introduction
• Background of the Study
• Scope
• The Scope defines the exact boundaries of the investigation as they relate to the nature of information necessary for the study and feasibility of obtaining them.

What is the problem on the title below?

• Students’ academic achievement
• Students’ musical skills
• Effect of classical music to the student’s academic achievement
• Relationship of classical music to the academic environment

"Students taught first aid by programmed instruction will achieve a higher level, than those taught first aid by the traditional method." The independent variable in this hypothesis is:

• Programmed instruction
• method of instruction
• Level of achievement
• Students

It is the process of organizing data into logical, sequential and meaningful categories and classifications to make them amenable to study and interpretation.

• Analysis
• Interpretation
• Data Analysis

Which of the following is a function of theory?

• All of the above
• Integrating and summarizing current knowledge
• Making predictions
• Explaining phenomena

What number would you divide by to calculate the mean of 3,4,5,6?

• 6
• 4
• 5
• 3

Quantitative research is difficult to quantify.

• True
• False

These are those variables that the experimenter/researcher purposely manipulates.

• Experimental Variables
• Dependent Variables
• Extraneous Variables
• Independent Variables

This part is where the researchers will state where the study will take place.

• Instrumentation
• Research Locale
• Data Gathering Procedures
• Sources of Data

A group of customer service surveys were sent out of random. The scores were 90, 50,70,80, 70,60, 20,30, 80, 90, and 20.

• 80
• 60
• 50
• 70

Quantitative Research is an empirical investigation or a phenomenon via statistical mathematical and computational techniques.

• True
• False

A discussion on the setting of the problem, the previous efforts taken to solve related problems, the rationale underlying the choice of particular area of investigation.

• Inroduction
• Statement of the Problem
• Background of the Study
• Definition of Terms
• Background of the Study is the discussion on the setting of the problem, the previous efforts taken to solve related problems, the rationale underlying the choice of particular area of investigation.

Research is an unsystematic way of gathering intellectual data.

• True
• False

A type of research according to purpose that is done for knowledge enhancement.

• Applied Research
• Basic Research
• Qualitative
• Quantitative

I – Research doesn’t improve your reading and writing skills.

• The two statements are both incorrect
• The second statement is correct while the first one is not
• The two statements are both correct
• The first statement is correct while the second one is not

Information must not be free from bias towards one point of view.

• True
• False

Quantitative data collection is based on random sampling or a structured data collection which uses instruments that will fit diverse experiences into predetermined response categories.

• True
• False

Using the Slovin Formula, compute for the sample size of the following population given:

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Through Interview, the researcher records the events that have been observed. The researcher focuses on respondents to capture a particular aspect of their behavior. The respondents may or may not directly participate in the activities of the research investigation.

• True
• False

Data are the fundamental thing that researchers are searching for.

• True
• False

What is a graph with points connected by lines to show how something changes in value: as time goes by, or as something else changes?

• Line Graph
• Pie Graph
• Bar Graph

I - The research participants must be fully informed about the nature of research, its purposes and potential risk and benefits.

• The first statement is correct while the second one is not
• The two statements are both incorrect
• The two statements are both correct
• The second statement is correct while the first one is not

In the Conceptual Framework, the part of the diagram that shows the steps/methods on how to gather the needed data for the study as well as on how to interpret the data gathered.

• Process
• Recommendation
• Input
• Output

What data are said to be perceived through five senses?

• empirical data
• qualitative data
• non-empirical data
• numerical data

Descriptive research deals with the past events and integrates it with the present situations.

• True
• False

Qualitative : numbers ; Quantitative : words

• True
• False

Which of the following is a technique for gathering evidence?

• Approach
• Methodology
• Method
• Design

A separation of a whole into its constituent parts (Merriam-Webster, 2012) The process of breaking up the whole study into its constituent parts of categories according to the specific questions under the statement of the problem. (Calderon,1993)

• Interpretation
• Summary
• Analysis
• Presentation

It is used to find out if the variances between two populations are significantly different.

• T- Test
• P-Test
• Z-Test
• F-Test

In data gathering procedures, the researchers will just simply describe their respondents.

• True
• False

What are the types of research according to structure?

• COMMON PURPOSE APPROACH DATA COLLECTION APPROACH RESEARCH INDEPENDENCE SAMPLES MOST OFTEN USED

In formulating the Statement of the Problem, question no. 1 should always be the ____________ of the respondents

• Status
• Permission
• Profile
• Observation

This part presents the overview or the macro-view of what the research will be about.

• Definition of Terms
• Conceptual Framework
• Introduction
• Background of the Study
• Introduction is part that presents the overview or the macro-view of what the research will be about.

Solve for the sample size using Slovin's Formula: 1800 Graduating Students this year.

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Basic Research is also called as pure and fundamental research, which is the main purpose is to add additional knowledge and information.

• True
• False

The main goal of an Action Research is to expand man’s knowledge.

• True
• False

What should a researcher do when he cites an author within the text of the paper?

• Insert the complete citation in parenthesis
• Use an asterisk and a footnote
• Use the author, date citation method
• State the first and the last name/s of the author

It contains the need for undertaking the research project followed by the detailed set of objectives.

• Hypothesis
• Statement of the Problem
• Theoretical Framework
• Background of the Study
• Statement of the Problem contains the need for undertaking the research project followed by the detailed set of objectives.

Look for the sample size of 1300 population.

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What is the record of the research content, process and analyses as reported by the researcher.

• References
• Report
• Research Report

600 STEM students

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The conclusion should clarify concepts defined within the scope of the study. Moreover, it should explain the relationship of the variables under study.

• True
• False

These are sources of research problem:

• All of the above
• I and II
• II, III and IV
• III and IV

500 GRADE 11 STUDENTS

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590 ABM students

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This portion indicates the need of the study and its possible applications and utilization.

• Objectives
• Scope and Limitation
• Significance of the Study
• Definition of Terms

When does someone get copyright protection?

• When it is published with Copyright symbol
• When the author gets paid
• As soon as the work is created
• When it is registered for Copyright

1500 SHS

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Research should maintain objectivity. What does objectivity means?

• showing prejudice to the subject matter
• establishing validity among the data collected
• having partiality to the decisions being undertaken on the process.
• being impartial and independent from different factors

A problem is something that needs to be solved or addressed

• True
• False

No recommendations should be made for a problem, or anything for that matter, that has not been discovered or discussed in the study. Recommendations for things not discussed in the study are irrelevant.

• True
• False

A variable is a label or name that represents a concept or characteristics that varies.

• True
• False

This is a nonparametric test of statistical significance that is used when research data are in the form of frequency counts for two or more categories.

• Z-Test
• ANOVA
• Chi-square
• Standard deviation

Research is an unsystematic process of gathering intellectual data using inquiry, experimentation and investigation.

• True
• False

In formulating the title, all the variables must be identified and included.

• No, it makes the research concise.
• Statement II and III
• Yes, to make it concise and specific.
• Yes, to give the readers background of the discussion

It is necessary that researchers should know how to choose searchable problem. If possible, a research problem should possess the 7M’s resources such as Manpower, Money, Materials, Methods, Machinery, Moment of Time, and Marketing.

• Disagree
• Partly no
• Agree
• Partly yes

What is the distinction of a quantitative research from a qualitative research, based on the nature of the data?

• Qualitative research requires experience while quantitative requires numerical computation
• The data of quantitative research are overt behaviors of the respondents while the data of qualitative are covert.
• The data of the quantitative research are based on hypothesis while the data of the qualitative are based on assumptions.
• The data in quantitative research are pre-determined while in qualitative research, data are culled out

Statement of the problem is also considered as the objective of research.

• True
• False

All of the following are listed in criteria for selecting a research problem EXCEPT:

• IV
• II
• I
• III

Which of the following is NOT an ethical guideline for conducting research with humans?

• Getting informed consent of the participant
• Telling participants they must continue until the study has been completed
• Keeping participants’ identity anonymous
• Telling participants they are free to withdraw at any time

Independent Variable is a response or behavior that is measured.

• True
• False

In validating the data gathered, what important thing the research must do to maintain the results of the interview or focus group discussion?

• discretion
• Ethics
• Anonymity
• Confidentiality

1,300 TVL STUDENTS

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What is a special chart that uses "pie slices" to show relative sizes of data?

• Line Graph
• Bar Graph
• Pie Graph

A type of research that is structured and quantifies the problem by way of generating numerical data

• QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

What is the document that ultimately represents the research?

• References
• Final Report
• Research Report

Give at least 3 criteria in selecting or formulating a research problem.

• • Should be existing current/recent issue. • Availability of data • Significant and relevant to the field • Time • No legal/ethical impediments

It is a subset or element of a population.

• Defined Target Population
• Sampling Error/Margin of Error
• Sample
• Pollution

These include a complete list of all quoted and paraphrased works that the researcher actually used in completing the study.

• Research Report
• References
• Conclusions

Give at least 3 definition of a problem.

• • a difficulty • sources of trouble • unresolved controversy • something that needs to be solved or addressed • a struggle • a question raised for inquiry • an issue/concern • hinders an individual to do something

__________________ is a question raised for inquiry.

• Issue
• Concern
• Topic
• Problem

Find the median of the following: 42,71,39,76,39,10,25,38

• 36
• 39
• 37
• 38

Definition of terms allows readers to locate and use the sources you have cited. This information must be complete and accurate by including the following information in the reference entry: author’s name, year of publication, title of the work, and the publication information (Leedy and Ormrod, in Casela & Cuevas, 2010).

• True
• False

It is a type or graph/chart that presents categorical data with rectangular bars with heights or lengths proportional to the values that they represent.

• Bar graph
• Line Graph
• Pie graph

A narrative research is a method that begins with the expressed lives and stories of individual.

• True
• False

It is a chart or graph that presents categorical data with rectangular bars with heights or lengths proportional to the values that they represent.

• Pie Graph
• Line Graph
• Bar Graph

Popular descriptive study for projects that is forward-looking.

• Correlational Studies
• Follow-up Studies
• Evaluative Studies
• Trends and Projection Studies

Find the median: 9,4,5,6,8,3,12

• 7
• 6
• 8
• 5

What is a chart that present the quantitative variations of changes of variables in pictorial or diagrammatic form?

• Textual
• Tabular
• Graphical

Presentation is the process of organizing data into logical, sequential and meaningful categories and classifications to make them amenable to study and interpretation.

• True
• False

This is a method that begins with the expressed lives and stories of individual. The procedures for implementing this research consist of focusing on studying one or two individuals, gathering data through the collection of their stories, reporting individual experiences, and chronologically ordering the meaning of those experiences.

• Ethnographic Research
• Phenomenal Research
• Narrative Research
• Grounded Theory Research

Operational definition is an indication of (something) the meaning of a variable through the specification of the manner by which it is measured, categorized, or controlled.

• True
• False

A systematic process of gathering intellectual data using inquiry, experimentation and investigation.

• RESEARCH

Qualitative Research is primarily exploratory research. It is used to gain an understanding of underlying reasons, opinions, and motivations.

• True
• False

Under the ways of presenting data, it is a statements with numerals or numbers that serve as supplements to tabular presentation.

• Graphical
• Tabular
• Textual

According to Calderon and Gonzales (2008), conclusions should be logically written presenting the valid outgrowths of the findings.

• True
• False

Extraneous variable are variables of a situation in which results of an experiment can be attributed to either the operation of an independent variable.

• True
• False

All are characteristics of a good research paper except...

• Analytical
• Logical
• Pre-judged
• Objective

A concept, illustration or diagram used by the researcher to present the ideas of the study and show the relationship of the variables.

• Statement of the Problem
• Conceptual Framework
• Theoretical Framework
• Introduction

An empirical investigation or a phenomenon via statistical mathematical and computational techniques.

• Quantitative Research
• Qualitative Research
• Basic Research
• Applied Research

The _________________ should clarify concepts refined within the scope of the study.

• Final Report
• Conclusion
• References

All information found in the internet is reliable and valid.

• True
• False

It is one which is taken from books or studies that were tested and proven so many times over a long period of time.

• Hypothesis
• Text
• Synthesis
• Review of Studies

What is a chart presenting the quantitative variations of changes of variables in pictorial or diagrammatic form?

• Graphical
• Textual
• Tabular

Research is a systematic process of gathering intellectual data using inquiry, experimentation and investigation.

• True
• False

It is used to gain an understanding of underlying reasons, opinions, and motivations.

• QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

What kind of Conceptual Framework best suit to the title?

• Evaluative Framework
• Relational Framework

These are statements with numerals or numbers that serve as supplements to tabular presentation.

• Tabular
• Textual
• Graphical
• Verbal

Researchable problems imply the possibilities of empirical investigation.

• True
• False

These are statements considered as an ‘intelligent guess’.

• Concept
• Assumption
• Theory
• Hypothesis

An act or instance of using or closely imitating the language and thoughts of an author?

• Plagiarism
• Cyber Bullying
• Net Addiction
• Copyright

7. A research designed to solve practical problems of the modern world, rather than to acquire knowledge for knowledge sake.

• Applied Research

Nominal scales are used for labeling variables, without any quantitative value. This scales could simply be called “labels.”

• True
• False

Today I don’t Feel Like Doing Anything: Students’ View on Procrastination. What is the research design used in the above title?

• Qualitative
• Phenomenology
• Mixed Method
• Case Study

It is the most common measure of central tendency. It is simply the sum of the numbers divided by the number of numbers.

• Standard Deviation
• Median
• Mode
• Mean

Research Problem is a statement about an area of concern, a condition to be improved, a difficulty to be eliminated, or a troubling question that exists in scholarly literature, in theory, or in practice that points to the need for meaningful understanding and deliberate investigation.

• True
• False

In case of researcher-made instruments, validation process should be discussed and figures or results must be presented when statistical measures were used.

• True
• False

Intends to get reliable information about a group of people over a long period of time.

• Survey Research
• Evaluative Research
• Developmental Research
• Correlational Research

It answers the question "So What?" in relation to the result of the study.

• Data Analysis
• Interpretation
• Analysis

Basic Research is also known as Action Research.

• True
• False

It includes theories cited by the authorities regarding a topic and an explanation on how these theories apply to a study

• Conceptual Framework
• Scope and Limitations
• Theoretical Framework
• Hypothesis

The purpose of conducting a research is to burden an individual’s life.

• True
• False

Variables are “changing or characteristics” of persons or things like age, gender, intelligence, ideas, achievements, confidence, and so on that are involved in your research study.

• True
• False

24,9,13,5,20,24,8,4,4,8,17,24,8,9,24,13,9

• 24
• 8
• 13
• 4

It is a process of bringing order, structure and meaning to the mass of collected data.

• Interpretation
• Data Analysis
• Presentation

ANOVA stands for

• Analysis of Variance
• Analysis of Variables
• None of the Above
• Analysis of Variant

In Qualitative research, interviews are more structured than Quantitative research.In a structured interview, the researcher asks a standard set of questions that is quantifiable, nothing more nothing less.

• True
• False

Which states how the words/term is determined in the study?

• Problem
• Delimitation
• Operational Definition
• Conceptual definition

The act of asking questions in order to gather or collect information.

• INQUIRY

Basic research is also known as __.

• PURE RESEARCH

Analysis is the section answers the question, “So what?” in relation to the results of the study. What do the results of the study mean? This part is, perhaps, the most critical aspect of the research report.

• True
• False

Which part of the research reveals the objectives of the study?

• Definition of Terms
• Statement of the Problem
• Delimitation of the Study
• Significance of the Study

Median is the "middle" value in the list of numbers. To find the median, your numbers have to be listed in numerical order from smallest to largest.

• True
• False

All of the statements are referring to research EXCEPT:

• artistic way of getting intellectual truth
• systematic
• subjective inquiry
• critical investigation

Provides an intent study of a person with a vision in the future. It employs a detailed study about a person/ unit over a considerate period of time

• Tracer Study
• Follow-Up Study
• Case Study
• Survey Study

What kind of sources is eye witnesses classified?

• Primary sources
• Reliable sources
• Secondary sources
• Hearsay

11. We do research to improve the quality of life.

• True
• False

Give the proper arrangement of research.

• III,II,IV,I
• III, I,II,IV
• III,IV,II,I
• III,I,IV,II

All of the following are reasons why we should use samples except:

• Time
• Cost
• Accessibility of the population
• Destruction of the observations

What research approach uses quantifiable data to analyze and come up with conclusions?

• Evaluative Research
• Quantitative Research
• Qualitative Research
• Descriptive Research

What is the correct sequence of the research process?

• II-I-III-V-IV
• II-I-IV-V-III
• II-III-I-IV-V
• II-IV-V-I-III

In doing a quantitative research the data collection approach is unstructured.

• True
• False

What are the types of research according to purpose?

• APPLIED RESEARCH, BASIC RESEARCH

What is the mean of the ff. numbers? 10,39,71,39,76,38,25

• 35.5
• 42.5
• 39
• 42

A type of research according to purpose that requires a solution or action to a certain problem.

• Applied Research
• Basic Research
• Quantitative Research
• Qualitative Research

Find the median: 70,81,82,55,62,79,68,58,55,63

• 69
• 79
• 99
• 89

These are statements with numerals or numbers that serve as supplements to tabular presentation

• Verbal
• Graphical
• Tabular
• Textual

Look for the mode: 6,6,6,6,6,6,5,5,5,5,7,7,7,7,7,7,9,9,9,9,8,8,8,8

• 5 and 6
• 6 and 7
• 7 and 8
• 8 and 9

Smaller number of sample is needed in qualitative than quantitative research.

• True
• False

Find the mode of the following set: 0,12,15,15,13,19,16,13,16,16

• 1
• 13
• 15
• 16
• 19

It is a type of research designed to solve practical problems of the modern world, rather than to acquire knowledge for knowledge sake.

• Applied Research

Determine the mean of the ff. set of numbers: 40, 61, 95,79, 9,50, 80,63, 109, 42.

• 61.8
• 62.8
• 63.8
• 64.8