Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VII – CENTRAL VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BOHOL
AGUINING NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
AGUINING, PRES. CARLOS P. GARCIA, BOHOL

Practical Research 1
1st QUARTER EXAMINATION
Name: ________________________________________
Date:________________
Grade/Section:________________________________ Score: ______________
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Write the letter of the correct answer beside the number. STRICTLY NO ERASURES.

1. A characteristic of research that considers the direct experiences that fuse the researcher’s speculation with reality.
a. Empirical b. Systematic c. Controlled d. Analytical
2. A characteristic of research that requires effort to get at the researcher’s own investigation.
a. Controlled b. Employs hypothesis c. Objective d. Original Work
3. A characteristic of research that follows orderly and sequential procedures, based on valid procedures and principles.
a. Analytical b. Systematic c. Empirical d. Objective
4. A characteristic of research that describes all variables are kept constant.
a. Original Work b. Analytical c. Controlled d. Empirical
5. A characteristic of research that uses critical analysis of all data so that there is no error in researcher’s interpretations.
a. Systematic b. Original Work c. Analytical d. Empirical
6. A characteristic of research that refers to the research as unbiased and logical.
a. Analytical b. Controlled c. Empirical d. Objective
7. A characteristic of research that search for facts, answers to a questions and solutions to problems.
a. Objective b. Employs hypothesis c. Analytical d. Original Work
8. One of the components of a research question that provides enough specifics that one’s audience can easily understand
its purpose without needing additional explanation.
a. Complex b. Clear c. Arguable d. Brief
9. This is considered to be the ground beneath the foundation of research.
a. Statistical treatment b. Research title c. Research question/s d. Scope of the study
10. This is the chapter where the significance of the study is particularly indicated.
a. Chapter 1 b. Chapter 2 c. Chapter 3 d. Chapter 4
11. This is one of the components of a research objective which is expressed in the fewest possible words.
a. Complex b. Concise c. Goal-driven d. Clear
12. The reason why researcher has to examine literature as a technique in narrowing down the
research topic is:
a. it is already edited. c. it is abundant in the library and in the internet.
b. it is an excellent source of ideas. d. it can be copied so that researchers do not need to work a lot.
13. “Exploring the Mental Health Challenges Faced by Grade 12 Students” is a best example of ______________.
a. Correlational b. Exploratory c. Basic/Pure d. Ethnographic
14. “Quantum Entanglement in Low-Dimensional Systems” is an example of ________________.
a. Basic/Pure b. Descriptive c. Applied d. Action
15. “The Evolution of Education Policies in the Philippines from 1998 to 2012” belongs to ____________ Research.
a. Experimental b. Phenomenological c. Ethnographic d. Historical
16. “Understanding the Meaning of Grief for Parents Who Have Lost a Child” belongs to ____________ Research.
a. Experimental b. Phenomenological c. Ethnographic d. Historical
17. “The Relationship between Social Media Usage and Academic Performance Among Grade 12 Students” is
an example of ______________ Research.
a. Exploratory b. Experimental c. Correlational d. Descriptive
18. Which of the following phrase is the best prompt in writing the delimitation of your study?
a. This study covers the … c. This [ … ] will not be the focus
b. The overall objective of the research is … d. This study is to focus on…
19. It is a written statement explaining why your research was significant.
a. Scope and Limitations c. Rationale
b. Statement of the Problem d. Significance of the Study
20. It explains the reason for a study and the importance of its findings for a particular field.
a. Scope and Limitations c. Rationale
b. Statement of the Problem d. Significance of the Study
21. It is a striking opening sentence that clearly conveys the relevance of your topic.
a. Hook b. Research Gap c. Introduction d. Relevance
22. It is the lacking or deficiency in knowledge in the existing literature that is to be addressed in your own research.
a. Hook b. Research Gap c. Introduction d. Relevance
23. S in SMART acronym means _____________.
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Department of Education
REGION VII – CENTRAL VISAYAS
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AGUINING, PRES. CARLOS P. GARCIA, BOHOL

a. Special b. Significant c. Specific d. Systematic

24. A in SMART acronym means _____________.
a. Attainable b. Advanced c. Analytical d. Accurate
25. R in SMART acronym means _____________.
a. Realistic b. Reliable c. Reflective d. Relevant
26. M in SMART acronym means _____________.
a. Meaningful b. Measurable c. Methodical d. Motivated
27. T in SMART acronym means _____________.
a. Transparent b. Theoretical c. Time Based d. Thesis
28. This is a statement containing the main point, main idea or central message of the paper.
a. Conceptual framework b. Significance of the study c. Thesis statement d. Statement of the problem
29. It contains the explanation of what information or subject is being analyzed following the limitation of the study.
a. Research design b. Scope of the study c. Research title d. Thesis statement
30. An example to this source of research topic is a blog.
a. Replication c. Wide Reading/Critical Film Viewing
b. Social Networking d. Lectures, Talks, Seminars
31. It is an act of studying something carefully and extensively in order to attain deep knowledge.
a. Review b. Observation c. Experimentation d. Research
32. It is descriptive, expressed in terms of language rather than numerical values.
a. Descriptive Research b. Quantitative Research c. Qualitative Research d. Mixed Method Research
33. It comes from the Greek word “ethos” (character).
a. Ethnography b. Ethology c. Ethnicity d. Ethics
34. It refers to any information that can be quantified — that is, numbers.
a. Descriptive Research b. Quantitative Research c. Qualitative Research d. Mixed Method Research
35. It refers to the norms for conduct that distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable behavior.
a. Values b. Ethics c. Laws d. Standards
36. It is the systematic investigation and study of materials and sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
a. Review b. Observation c. Experimentation d. Research
37. It leads to an increased knowledge of people and their interactions with one another, which could be relevant to policy
makers. a. Economic Research b. Social Research c. Health Research d. Environmental Research
38. It contributes to a better understanding of the causes of medical conditions.
a. Economic Research b. Social Research c. Health Research d. Environmental Research
39. The following are the suggested WH-question to begin with a research question, EXCEPT _______.
a. Why b. What c. Who d. How
40. How many is the suggested research questions in a thesis work?
a. 1-3 questions b. 2-4 questions c. 3-5 questions d. 5-7 questions
41. It contains the explanation of what information or subject is being analyzed including sample size, time and
geographic area. a. Scope b. Limitation c. Significance of Study d. Delimitation
42. It refers to the boundaries of the research study, based on the researcher’s decision of what to include and what to
exclude. a. Scope b. Limitation c. Significance of Study d. Delimitation
43. It relates to the characteristics of the research design or methodology that are out of your control or constraints.
a. Scope b. Limitation c. Significance of Study d. Delimitation
44. You cannot formulate questions unless you have already identified your:
a. references. b. research topic. c. research design. d. audience.
45. One of the following is NOT a good contributor of ideas in research.
a. people who aspire to do research study c. people who have opposing views about the research
b. people who are knowledgeable about the topic d. people whose opinions may differ from the researcher
46. In research, this is the answerable inquiry of a specific concern or issue.
a. Research question b. Significance of the study c. Scope and Delimitation d. Research Title
47. This is where the purpose of the study is highlighted indicating the key reasons of doing such.
a. Significance of the study b. Research objectives c. Scope of the study d. Rationale
48. Researchers should avoid controversial topic because:
a. it lacks focus along the process. c. it requires thorough and extensive reading.
b. it is prone to opinions of the subject. d. there are no available materials as source of information to support it.
49. A broad research topic should be :
a. narrowed down c. supported with extensive reading and investigation.
b. converted into a broader topic. d. challenging to the researcher as it needs more sources.
50. One of the following research topics below needs to be narrowed down.
a. Menace of Terrorism in Mindanao c. Global Warming and Greenhouse Effect
b. HIV: Causes, Prevention and Cure d. Body Tattooing as an Art in the Philippines
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION VII – CENTRAL VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BOHOL
AGUINING NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
AGUINING, PRES. CARLOS P. GARCIA, BOHOL

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