Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
Division of Quezon City
QUEZON CITY HIGH SCHOOL

PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2 PRE-TEST

NAME: ________________________________TRACK & SECTION: ______________ DATE: _____________

SCORE___________

Part I. Encircle the best answer.

1. Which of the following correctly describes quantitative research?

a. Quantitative research is a type of research that focuses on gathering numerical data and generalizing it across
groups of people or explains a particular phenomenon.
b. Quantitative research is a type of research that deals with or reveals the target audiences' range of behavior
and the perceptions that drive it concerning specific topics or issues.
c. Quantitative research is a type of research that primarily uses observations and case studies to gather data.
d. Quantitative research is a type of research that deals with describing what is “ought to be” than what “is.”
2. Some think of quantitative research as complex because of its use of _______.
a. theories b. observations c. numerical data d. hypothesis
3. The following are characteristics of quantitative research except.
a. It caters to a large population sample.
b. It is numerical in nature.
c. It uses observations to interpret data.
d. It analyzes data through statistics and formulas.
4. The following are the strengths of quantitative research except.
a. Quantitative research provides accurate numerical data.
b. Quantitative research is efficient to conduct even with a large amount of sample size.
c. Quantitative research is not replicable
d. Quantitative research is facilitated by statistical techniques for sophisticated analysis.
5. Which is not a weakness of quantitative research?
a. Costly b. limit to contextual information
c. difficulty in gathering information d. none of the above.
Part II. Determine what kind of qualitative research is appropriate for the given research topic/title.
6. The Pros and Cons of Blended Learning_____________________________________.
a. Descriptive b. Correlational c. Experimental d. Evaluation
7. The Efficacy of Project Based Approach E – module in Developing Students’ Research Skills ______.
a. Descriptive b. Correlational c. Experimental d. Evaluation
8. Covid 19 Crisis and its Effect on the Students’ Academic Mindset __________________
a. Descriptive b. Correlational c. Experimental d. Causal Comparative

9. The implication of Republic Act No. 11469, otherwise known as the “Bayanihan to Heal “As One Act” ____.
a. Causal Comparative e b. Correlational c. Experimental d. Evaluation
10. A Comparison of Students learning from Far-flung Areas Engaged in Face to Face and Modular Learning Set up
a. Causal Comparative e b. Correlational c. Experimental d. Evaluation

Part III. Multiple Choice. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
11. These are variables that cause changes in the subject.
a. Dependent Variable b. Independent Variable c. Controlled Variable d. Extraneous Variable
12. These are variables that bear or manifest the effects caused by the independent variable.
a. Dependent Variable b. Independent Variable c. Controlled Variable d. Extraneous Variable
13. These are undesirable variables that influence the relationship between the variables an experimenter is
examining.
a. Dependent Variable b. Independent Variable c. Controlled Variable d. Extraneous Variable
14. A variable that is not allowed to be changed unpredictably during an experiment.
a. Dependent Variable b. Independent Variable c. Controlled Variable d. Extraneous Variable
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Department of Education
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
Division of Quezon City
QUEZON CITY HIGH SCHOOL

15. It is basically the overview of the research study and explains why you, as researcher, are doing the study.
a. Significance of the Study b. Statement of the Problem c. Hypothesis d. Background of the Study
16. It is used in research work as a claim that outlines the problem addressed by a study.
a. Significance of the Study b. Statement of the Problem c. Hypothesis d. Background of the study
17. It cites the benefits and primary beneficiaries of the research study.
a. Significance of the Study b. Statement of the Problem c. Hypothesis d. Background of the Study
18. A specific statement of proposition, which is presented for testing through research.
a. Significance of the Study b. Statement of the Problem c. Hypothesis d. Scope and Delimitation
19. It tells what the study is going to cover and tells the range of your study.
a. Significance of the Study b. Definition of Terms c. Hypothesis d. Scope and Delimitation
20. It is usually an annex to a work. It is where important terms in the study are clearly defined.
a. Significance of the Study b. Definition of Terms c. Hypothesis d. Scope and Delimitation
21. A discussion that draws on one or more sources. It brings together materials from different sources.
a. Related Literature b. Related Studies c. Synthesis d. Research Framework
22. These are inquiries or investigations already conducted to which the present proposed study is related or has
some bearing or similarity. They are usually unpublished materials such as manuscripts, theses, and
dissertations.
a. Related Literature b. Related Studies c. Synthesis d. Research Framework
23. It is composed of discussions of facts and principles to which the present study is related.
a. Related Literature b. Related Studies c. Synthesis d. Research Framework
24. A set of ideas that provide support to something. It serves as building blocks for the foundation of the study.
Its two types are theoretical and conceptual framework.
a. Related Literature b. Related Studies c. Synthesis d. Research Framework
25. Which is not true about the purposes of RRL
a. to ensure the research has not been done before (or if it is repeated, that it is marked as a "replication study")
b. to show where the research fits into the existing body of knowledge
c. to enable the researcher to copy previous theory on the subject
e. outline gaps in previous research
f. show that the work is adding to the understanding and knowledge of the field
26. The following are good sources of Literature Review except:
a. General References
b. Examples are indexes, reviews, and abstracts
c. Wikipedia
d. Examples are researches found in published journals.
e. None of the above
27. In writing an RRL plagiarism can be avoided by __________.
a. Rewording b. replacing the terms with synonyms c. summarizing d. none of the
above
28. An American professional organization for scholars of literature and language-based in New York City. It began in
1883 at Purdue University as a discussion group for literature and modern language.
a. APA b. MLA c. Turabian d. Chicago
29. Originally, this organization started as a guide for composing scientific publications, articles, handbooks, journals,
and the like. In 1929, its style guidelines were featured in a magazine write-up. It was only in 1959 when its
official style manual became publicly available. Today, it is one of the famous standards for writing research
papers.
a. APA b. MLA c. Turabian d. Chicago
30. The University of Chicago manages the standards and rules for this style. Its style manual was published in 1906.
a. APA b. MLA c. Turabian d. Chicago
31. Kate Turabian, a senior disquisition assistant at the University of Chicago developed its manual as a supplement
to the Chicago style manual. Its style permits the use of footnotes for citing sources.
a. APA b. MLA c. Turabian d. Chicago
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32. In research writing, APA stands for:

a. American Psychiatric Association b. American Psychological Association c. American Planning
Association
Part IV. Complete the table by selecting the standards for APA Style. Encircle the letter of the correct answer
Indicators APA
33. Standard Font size a. 8 b. 10 c. 12 d. 14
34. Standard Font name a. Century b. Helvetica c. Times New Roman
35. Indent (in inches) a. 0.5 b. 0.6 c. 0.7 d. 0.5-0.7
36. Standard margin size in all sides (in inches) a. 0.5 b. 1 c. 1.5 d. None
37. Line and Paragraph Spacing a. 1.0 b. 2.0 c. 3.0 d. 4.0
38. Paper size (in inches) a. 8.5x11 b. 8.5x13 c. 8.5x14 d. 8.27x11.69
39. Standard Paper size a. Legal b. A4 c. Envelope d. Letter

Part V. Multiple Choice. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

40. Which of the following does not correctly describe a good title?
a. describe what the study is all about
b. contain high specificity level
c. academically phrased and it is not verbose
d. none of the above
41. Which of the following is considered a good title?
a. Contextual Stress Coping Strategies of Street Children
b. The Effectiveness of Leadership of Quezon City High School Supreme Students Government, Academic Year
2019 – 2020
c. Procrastination and Its Effect on the Students of QCHS
d. All of the above
42. Which is not true among the guidelines in formulating research questions?
a. The research problem focuses on a general understanding of your research topic.
b. The research problem should state the variables and their relationship with one another.
c. Research problem or sub – problems can be in the form of yes – or – no questions.
d. None of the above
43. Which is not true about a good research title?
a. It contains the subject or the research problem
b. It contains the setting or locale of study
c. It should be written in a pyramid form
d. It contains the respondents or participant
44. Study the title and identify what is wrong with it. “TEACHERS’ MANAGEMENT STYLE AND THE LEARNING
DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS.”
The specificity of the respondents
The subject or the research problem
The setting or the locale of study
Both a & c
45. Which one is considered the best title?
a. CORRELATION OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF QUEZON CITY
HUMANITIES ANS SOCIAL SCIENCE STUDENTS, ACADEMIC YEAR 2019 – 2020
b. EXCLUSIVE COMFORT ROOMS FOR LGBT: A PERSPECTIVE OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
c. IMPROVING THE READING SKILLS OF STUDENTS USING WATTPAD
46. Which one is not a potential research question?
a. What is an English grammar textbook?
b. How many Manila private universities use grammar textbooks as references only?
c. To what extent do Manila private universities find grammar textbooks effective in helping college students
attain communicative competence?
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Department of Education
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
Division of Quezon City
QUEZON CITY HIGH SCHOOL

47. What is not true in formulating a research title?

a. The title should be written in capital letters (in the title page)
b. The terms “Analysis of”, “a study of” “an Investigation of,” and the like can be used in the title.
c. The title should not be longer than 15 substantive words.
d. Both a & b

Part VI. Analysis. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

48. These are some ethical ways of writing literature that must be
followed. What type of Ethical Standards in research writing is
violated in the picture below?

a. Honesty b. Objectivity c. Plagiarism and Intellectual

Property d. Confidentiality

49. Which is/are true about Conceptual and Theoretical Framework?

a. Both are called Paradigm

b. Both can be developed based on the researchers’ personal experience, previous studies
c. Both are structures showing the research design and methodology or the entire process of research using
theory or theories for developing a hypothesis or testing another one or more theories intended learning
outcomes
d. Both can be represented as models schematically or mathematically
e. Both b and d

50. Which is an example of a Theoretical Framework?

a. b.

c.

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