1. A systematic process of solving a problem or finding answers to an inquiry, i.e.

, an organized process
of collecting, organizing, analyzing, and interpreting data to find answers to people's queries. It also
suggests an action that

denotes "to look for something again." A. Hypothesis

B. Problem

C. Process D. Research

2. Each of the statements below describes quantitative research, EXCEPT: A. Attempts to remain
independent or detached from the phenomena that one studies

B.Immerses oneself and views meaning as more context and time-specific, and in most cases, not
generalizable.

C. Concerned about numerical data D. Concerned about findings that can be generalized

3. Rappler News revealed that "Camarines Sur Representative Leni Robredo is the biggest gainer among
vice presidential candidates in a commissioned survey by Pulse Asia Research, Inc., released on March
15." What type of research produces this kind of news?

A. Quantitative research C. Cyclical research

B. Qualitative research

D. Empirical research

4. It is intended to acquire information from people concerning the predominance, distribution, and
interrelations of variables within the identified group of people. It is done to gather evidence on
people's knowledge, opinions, attitudes and values on various issues and concerns.

A. Paradigm

B. Epistemology

C. Survey

D. Research

-5. The following statements below are strengths of quantitative research, EXCEPT which of the
following?

A. Study findings can be generalized to the population about which information is required. B.
Standardized approaches permit the study to be replicated in different areas or over time with the

production of comparable findings. C. Clear documentation can be provided regarding the content and
application of the survey instruments so
that other researchers can assess the validity of the findings D. The correlations produced (e.g., between
costs and benefits, gender, and access to services or benefits)

may ask or ignore underlying causes or realities. 6. A building block of theory that captures the "what" of
theories (that is what concepts are important for explaining a

phenomenon?) A. Construct

B. Preposition

C. Logic

D. Assumption

7. A way of giving credit to individuals for their creative and intellectual works that you utilized to
support your research.

A. Citation

B. Recognition

C. Attribution

D. Merit of Mention

8. It is defined as an examination of relevant books, scholarly articles, and any other sources pertinent to
an area of research.

A. Research background

B. Significance of the study

C. Literature review

D. Research design

9. In writing a Review of Related Literature, which of the following conditions CAN NOT be considered?
A. Follow the correct procedures and styles in writing the research literature

B. Establish your priority and limit the scope of your literature review

C. Decide on what reference style to use

D. Organize a visual research map of the literature that highlights key works and findings relevant to
your study. 10. The validity of a measure ought to be gauged by comparing it to measures of the same
concept developed through other

measures.
B. Construct validity

A. Concurrent validity

C. Convergent validity

11. Which of the following is incorrect in writing a research title? CS A. The tifft mus: Summar ze the
main fides of this sudy

D. Face validity

Ficpared by: Engr. Johnren M. Siaboc, RPABE

B. A friendly conversation can be a source of a research topic C. Stating the significance of the study is
the first phase in research

D. An existing problem in your classroom can be considered as a research problem 12. It is a statement
of a long-term objective expected to be achieved by the study.

A. Purpose of the study

C. Research question

B. Research problem

D. Significance of the study 13. It is the part of the research which tells what is done to make the
situation that exists more like what it should be.

A. Background of the study B. Scope and delimitation

C. Significance of the study D. Statement of the problem

14. A student plans a research project; it is called A description of IBM. On the limited information we
have (the title),

which ONE of these bests applies to the idea?

A. It has an acceptable purpose.

B. It is wide.

C. It is narrow.

D. It has an acceptable method.

15. Which of the following should not be a criterion for a good research project?

A. Demonstrates the abilities of the researcher

D. Develops the skills of the researcher 16. Which of the following is a good research question?

A. To produce a report on student job searching behaviors B. To identify the relationship between self-
efficacy and student job searching behaviors C. Students with higher levels of self-efficacy will
demonstrate more active job searching behaviors

D. Do students with high levels of self-efficacy demonstrate more active job searching behaviors?

17. The statement of purpose in a research study should: A. Identify the design of the study

B. Identify the intent or objective of the study D. Describe the study

C. Specify the type of people to be used in the study

18. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about quantitative research? a. Quantitative research makes use
of numerals in the interpretation of results.

b. The objective of quantitative research is to employ theories to test a phenomenon c. Quantitative

d. None of these

19. Which of the following research designs allows the researcher to examine the phenomenon with
reference to time?

a. Descriptive

c. Correlational

b. Developmental

d. Epidemiological

20. Which of the following research designs is used in observing, documenting and

describing a phenomenon occurring in natural setting without any manipulation or

control?

a. Descriptive

c. Correlational

b. Developmental

d. Epidemiological
21. The design that design that lets the researcher connect the present to the future

and starts with the cause and arrive with a presumed effect is a. Prospective Research Design

c. Retrospective Research Design

b. Cross-sectional design

d. Cohort Design

22. A design where the researcher studies the current situation by seeking facts and

figures from the past is

a. Prospective Research Design c. Retrospective Research Design b. Cross-sectional design

d. Cohort Design

23. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of quantitative research? a. It makes use of structured
research instruments.

b. It is conducted on significant sample size that represents the population to assure the reliability of
results. could be that gives a high reliability of results. C.

It makes of words in 24. Which of the following is NOT a strength of quantitative research? Sc&
Quantitative studies do is interpreting results. er

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