MIdtermPractical Research2-KEY TO CORRECTION
MIdtermPractical Research2-KEY TO CORRECTION
I. Identify Research Terminologies being described by each given statement. Select the letter of the correct
answer on the blank space provided.
_____B_____1. A person who gives a response or answer to a question that is asked especially as part of a survey.
a. Generalization b. Respondent c. Researcher d. Problem
_____D_____2. A question raised for inquiry, consideration, or solution.
a. Generalization b. Respondent c. Researcher d. Problem
_____C_____3. The one who conducts research.
a. Generalization b. Respondent c. Researcher d. Problem
_____A____4. A general statement: a statement about a group of people or things that is based on only a few people or things in
that group.
a. Generalization b. Respondent c. Researcher d. Problem
_____A_____5. Is a type of educational research in which the researcher decides what to study, asks specific questions and
collects quantifiable data.
a. Quantitative b. Qualitative c. Experimental d. Case study
_____D_____6. A final decision or judgement; an opinion or decision that is formed after a period of thought or research.
a. Analysis b. Data c. Assumption d. Conclusion
_____B_____7. Facts or information used usually to calculate, analyze, or plan something.
a. Analysis b. Data c. Assumption d. Conclusion
_____A_____8. A careful study of something to learn about its parts, what they do, and how they are related to each other. An
explanation of the nature and meaning of something.
a. Analysis b. Data c. Assumption d. Conclusion
_____D_____9. The act or process of getting things from different places and bringing them together.
a. Research b. Scientific c. Fact d. Collection
_____A_____10. Defined as the scientific investigation of phenomena which includes collection, presentation, analysis and
interpretation of facts that lines an individual’s speculation with reality.
a. Research b. Scientific c. Fact d. Collection
II. Direction: Identify the form or characteristic of Quantitative Research. Write the letter of the correct answer
on the space before the number.
_____D_____11. A common test in research demands much priority on __________
a. Reliability b. Useability
c. Objectivity d. All of the above
_____C_____12. A form of research which is a systematic investigation of observable phenomena.
a. Quantitative Research b. Case Study c. Qualitative Research d. Action Research
_____B_____13. Which of the following is NOT the strength of quantitative research? ______
a. Personal bias can be avoided b. Allows for a broader study
c. Results are limited d. Allows for greater objectivity and accuracy of results
_____C_____14. Research is __________
a. Searching again and again b. Finding solution to any problem
c. Working in a scientific way to search for truth of any problem d. None of the above
_____B_____15. The following are characteristics of quantitative research EXCEPT
a. Larger sample size b. Data rare in the form of letters
c. Objective d. Replicated or repeated
III. Direction: Identify the characteristic of a researcher being referred to by the following statements. Write the
letter of the correct answer.
_____D_____16. An experience researcher should impart knowledge to his or her students.
a. Responsible Publication b. Non-discrimination
c. Respect for colleagues d. Social Responsibility
_____B_____17. The researcher should ensure that the participants will not be adversely affected by the research and its results.
a. Care b. Human subjects protection
c. Respect for colleagues d. Social Responsibility.
_____A_____18. Any participants to any research activity must not be forced to take part in the study.
a. Voluntary participation b. Informed consent c. Risk of harm d. Social responsibility
_____D_____19. When a paper is already submitted to a publication, no submission to another should be done.
a. Objectivity b. Legality c. Care d. Responsible Publication
_____B_____20. The researcher should be fully equipped with research skills when conducting the study.
a. Confidentiality b. Competence c. Legality d. Openness
_____A_____21. All the data to be reported should include all facts and accuracy.
a. Honesty b. Objectivity c. Competence d. Care
_____A_____22. Whatever agreed upon by the participants must be actualized.
a. Integrity b. Legality c. Social Responsibility d. Responsible Publication
_____A_____23. The researchers should accept all comments and considerations.
a. Openness b. Respect for property c. Non-discrimination d. Responsible mentoring
_____C_____24. Informed consent for a participant is best exemplified in which of the following actions?
a. Talking to him or her privately
b. Surprising him or her with a questionnaire
c. Writing him or her a letter
d. Using a padrino system
_____B_____25. Confidentiality of a participant is best exemplified in which of the following actions?
a. Asking the participant to write his or her name in the questionnaire
b. Not mentioning his or her name in the Participants of the study section
c. Introducing himself or herself in an interview
d. Taking his or her picture
IV. Direction: Determine the purpose and characteristics of research questions, title and background of the
study. Select the letter of the correct answer.
_____C_____26. What is the purpose of formulating research questions?
a. to define vocabulary
b. to treat the data gathered
c. to reflect and state the specific objectives of the study
d. to assess and compare the responses of informants
_____D_____27. Which of the following is a characteristic of a good background of the study?
a. too lengthy b. ambiguous in objectives
c. has no motivation d. discusses the clear purpose of the study and its legal foundation
_____B_____28. Which of the following is not encouraged to be included in a good research title?
a. subject matter b. the word assessment or evaluation c. respondents d. time or period of the study
_____B_____29. What should be the focus of the first or preliminary paragraph in a background of a study?
a. motivation of the researcher
b. discussion of the problem in general
c. legal basis of the study
d. gaps to be filled in by the research
_____B_____30. Why is the construction of research questions important in a research?
a. It discusses the foundation of the research.
b. It states the clear objectives and focus of the study.
c. It reveals immediately the solution to the problem.
d. It analyzes the implications of the problem.
V. Direction: Read and Analyze the situational statements below then answer the questions that follow. Select
the letter of the correct answer.
The main purpose of the study is to provide information regarding metro-sexuality and how being a metrosexual affects the
lifestyle of the student. The study considers the student’s personal information such as name (optional) gender, age and section.
The researchers limited the study to 80 male and female secondary education students enrolled in the second
semester of school year 2015-2016 of the Technological Institute of the Philippines. Each of the respondents given a
questionnaire to answer. The students selected came from four different sections to prevent bias and get objective
perceptions.
_____D_____31. The text above explains what part of the research study?
a. Background of the study b. Significance of the study c. Rationale d. Scope and delimitation
_____D_____32. Which of the following Research title below best describe the text above?
a. Technological Institute of the Philippines
b. The lifestyle of Metrosexual
c. The lifestyle of a student
d. Perception towards Metrosexual
_____B_____33-35 (3pts.) Which of the following statement of the problem appropriate to the above text?
a. What is the lifestyle of the students in Technological Institute of the Philippines?
b. How being a metrosexual affects the lifestyle of the student?
c. What is the relation of metro-sexuality to the personal information of the University?
36-40. (5pts.) PERFORMANCE TASK: Doing Review of Related Studies and Literature (RRLAS)
Directions: Read the sample text below and identify the Related Studies and Literature base on the text. Choose only the
letter inside the parenthesis.
Reaching the Unreached: A Challenges for Filipino Educators
Education is one of the necessary elements for progress, a means of rising above poverty, bridging the social gaps, improving living
conditions and health, and promoting wellness and a better life. It is required so that positive contributions to the global community may be
addressed. (A) Globalization is seen by teachers in the effects that it produces by following and economic business-oriented model of the world
that changes the classroom environment (Barron, Odell & Mercier, 2006). This oversight is a source of concern since the (B) Philippine
Constitution of 1987 expressly provides for free and compulsory elementary and secondary education. Education for All (EFA) recommends
working with international agencies like the World Bank and International Monetary Fund to devise programs to reduce poverty-related barriers
to learning (Goldstein, 2004). From another perspective, (C) Sparkes (1999) posited that the ability to participate effectively in the
labor market, and its inverse –unemployment, are strongly affected by the realization of basic literacy and numeracy skills. (D) In terms of
labor market access in the Philippines, only one in every 50 jobs is open to those without basic entry-level skills and only 50% of jobs are open
to those with skills only at entry level (Moser, 1999).
_______1. All the data to be reported should include all facts and accuracy.
a. Honesty
b. Objectivity
c. Competence
d. Care
_______2. Whatever agreed upon by the participants must be actualized.
a. Integrity
b. Legality
c. Social Responsibility
d. Responsible Publication
_______3. The researchers should accept all comments and considerations.
a. Openness
b. Respect for intellectual property
c. Non-discrimination
d. Responsible mentoring
_______4. When a paper is already submitted to a publication, no submission to another should be done.
a. Objectivity
b. Legality
c. Care
d. Responsible Publication
_______5. The researcher should be fully equipped with research skills when conducting the study.
a. Confidentiality
b. Competence
c. Legality
d. Openness
_______6. An experience researcher should impart knowledge to his or her students.
a. Responsible Publication
b. Non-discrimination
c. Respect for colleagues
d. Social Responsibility
_______7. The researcher should ensure that the participants will not be adversely affected by the research and
its results.
a. Care
b. Human subjects protection
c. Respect for colleagues
d. Social Responsibility.
_______8. Any participants to any research activity must not be forced to take part in the study.
a. Voluntary participation
b. Informed consent
c. Risk of harm
d. Social responsibility
_______9. Informed consent for a participant is best exemplified in which of the following actions?
a. Talking to him or her privately
b. Surprising him or her with a questionnaire
c. Writing him or her a letter
d. Using a padrino system
_______10. Confidentiality of a participant is best exemplified in which of the following actions?
a. Asking the participant to write his or her name in the questionnaire
b. Not mentioning his or her name in the Participants of the study section
c. Introducing himself or herself in an interview
d. Taking his or her picture
II. Direction: Identify what characteristic of a researcher is being referred to in the following statements.
Write the letter of the correct answer.
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b. Informed consent
c. Risk of harm
d. Social responsibility
_______14. When a paper is already submitted to a publication, no submission to another should be done.
a. Objectivity b. Legality c. Care d. Responsible Publication
_______15. The researcher should be fully equipped with research skills when conducting the study.
a. Confidentiality b. Competence c. Legality d. Openness
_______16. All the data to be reported should include all facts and accuracy.
a. Honesty b. Objectivity c. Competence d. Care
_______17. Whatever agreed upon by the participants must be actualized.
a. Integrity b. Legality c. Social Responsibility d. Responsible Publication
_______18. The researchers should accept all comments and considerations.
a. Openness
b. Respect for intellectual property
c. Non-discrimination
d. Responsible mentoring
_______19. Informed consent for a participant is best exemplified in which of the following actions?
a. Talking to him or her privately
b. Surprising him or her with a questionnaire
c. Writing him or her a letter
d. Using a padrino system
_______20. Confidentiality of a participant is best exemplified in which of the following actions?
a. Asking the participant to write his or her name in the questionnaire
b. Not mentioning his or her name in the Participants of the study section
c. Introducing himself or herself in an interview
d. Taking his or her picture
III. (10POINTS)-Direction: Using a Venn Diagram below, illustrate the differences and similarities between
a quantitative and qualitative method of research by filling in completely the Venn diagram.
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