GRADE 12

First Periodical Examination

PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2

NAME: ______________________________________ SECTION: ______________________ SCORE: __________

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Read the questions carefully and write your answer on the space provided.
1. Which of the following BEST describes a quantitative research?
A. It is an activity concerned with finding new truth in education.
B. It is an activity of producing or proving a theorem.
C. It is an exploration associated with libraries books and journals.
D. It is a systematic process obtaining numerical information about the world.
2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a quantitative research?
A. Data are gathered before proposing a conclusion or solution to a problem.
B. Figures, Tables and graphs showcase summarized data collection in order to show trends, relationships or
differences among variables. The charts and tables allow you to see the evidence collected.
C. It seeks to gather a more comprehensive understanding of activities related to human behaviour and the attributes
that rule such behaviour.
D. Quantitative methods can be repeated to verify findings eliminating the possibility of spurious conclusions.
3. Which of the following describes the characteristics of research where data are in form of statistics?
A. Large Sample Size B. Numerical Data C. Objective D. Replica
4. Which of the following is the characteristic of a quantitative research that refers to its necessity to arrive at a more reliable
data analysis?
A. Large Sample Size B. Numerical Data C. Objective D. Replica
5. Which research design seeks to describe “what is”?
A. Correlational B. Descriptive C. Evaluation D. Experimental
6. Which of the following illustrates quantitative study?
A. Academic performance of high school students.
B. Attributes to malnutrition in children.
C. Public opinion to sex scandal of the President in our country.
D. All of the choices
7. How is research questions most often described?
A. Always answered if we follow a scientific method of inquiry. C. Arising within a laboratory setting.
B. May arise from our everyday life experiences. D. Posted after important factors are identified.
8. How is the independent variable different from dependent variable?
A. The independent variable is manipulated during the experiment to understand the effects of this manipulation on
the dependent variable.
B. The dependent variable is manipulated during the experiment to understand the effects of this manipulation on the
independent variable.
C. The independent variable is a variable not included in the experiment, but it is related to one of the variables in the
experiment.
D. The dependent and independent variable are only used when researchers are not interested in looking at the
effects of one thing on another, but only in how variables may be related.
9. Why is it important to choose a representative sample of the population?
A. To determine the group differences C. To find significant results.
B. To increase statistical precisions. D. To maximize generalizability of results.
10. Which of the statement represents a null hypothesis?
A. A difference between the variables under study.
B. No relationship between the variables under study.
C. A positive relationship between the independent and dependent variables.
D. A negative relationship between the independent and dependent variables.
11. Why is a null hypothesis said to be implied?
A. It is always directly tested. C. It is never directly tested.
B. It is stated in a question form. D. You do not need to test it to know that it is false.
12. Which of the following might be considered a level of an independent variable?
A. Blue eyes B. Hair color C. Party affiliation D. Favourite type of M&M
13. Which type of the study may NOT have an implied null hypothesis?
A. Correlational B. Descriptive C. Experimental D. Quasi- experimental
14. What does a good research question usually pursue?
A. A broad topic. C. A small part of a broad topic.
B. A topic unrelated to any other topics. D. The same things as the null hypothesis.
15. Which of the following is the best criterion in selecting a dependent variable?
A. Measurement capabilities in the experiment.
B. Preference of the researcher.
C. Relationship of the dependent variable to the independent variable.
D. Sensitivity of the variable to changes in the independent variable.
16. Sampling allows the researcher to overcome the problem of which of the following?
A. Biased subject response C. Overcrowded laboratories
B. Not having access to the whole population D. Not having access to the proper statistical methods
17. How can we determine if a research has a good validity?
A. It measure what it is supposed to measure.
B. It produces the same result no matter which version of the test is used.
C. It produces the same result when it is given at a different time to the same group of people.
D. All of the questions on it can be answered accurately by the subject.
18. Factorial design is experiments that can be best defined by which of these statements?
A. Have one dependent variable. C. Have one independent variable.
B. Have more than one independent variable D. Are tested o math problems.
19. Which of type of program evaluation is most likely to make use of survey methods?
A. Assessment of needs B. Process evaluation
C. Program planning D. Outcome evaluation
20. Which results of a study can be extended to other settings or conditions?
A. Ecological generalizability.
B. Population generalizability.
C. Conclusions researchers make about a random sample.
D. Conclusions researchers make about information uncovered in research study.
21. What does it mean when if two variables have positive correlation?
A. The correlational between variable is 0.
B. As one variable increases, the other decreases.
C. As one variable increases so as the other.
D. The correlational between variable is greater than 1.
22. Which of the following characteristics best defines a dependent variable?
A. Can be manipulated by the researcher.
B. Interacts with the independent variable.
C. Sensitive to changes in the treatment.
D. Independent of any other variable in the same study.
23. Which of the following can explain the significance level reported in research study?
A. Importance of the results to the benefit of the society.
B. Statistical methods to determine the result of the study.
C. Importance of the results to the benefit of an individual.
D. Risk associated with not being 100% confident the difference is due to the treatment.
24. There will be no relationship between children’s time in day care and later academic achievement. This is an example of
which of the following?
A. A correlational hypothesis C. A factorial design
B. A null hypothesis D. A research hypothesis
25. Which of the following best describes a hypothesis?
A. Statement that you set out to prove.
B. Tested by collecting only the data that supports it.
C. Posits a clear relationship between different factors.
D. Proposed before a good research question can be developed.
26. What is the major difference between applied and basic research?
A. Applied research is less important.
B. Basic research takes longer to complete.
C. Basic research is more traditional.
D. Basic research has no immediate application.
27. When variable competes to explain the same effects, what are they sometimes called?
A. Confounding B. Contradictory C. Interdependent D. Intertwining
28. Which of the following threats to internal validity arises when an event other than the treatment produces a change in
participants’ behaviour?
A. Coincidence B. History C. Maturation D. Testing
29. When selecting factors for a study, you want to be sure of which of these?
A. They are not of interest to you. C. They are available to investigate.
B. They have been investigated before. D. They do not lead to another question.
30. Which statement is CORRECT in a natural setting of research?
A. Equally likely to involve applied research than basic research.
B. More likely to involve applied research than basic research.
C. Equally likely to involve basic research than applied research.
D. More likely to involve basic research than applied research.
31. Dr. Gabotero found a statistically significant relationship between gender and aggressive playground activity.
Which of the following can be his conclusion?
A. The relationship is probably coincidence.
B. Gender causes aggressive playground activity.
C. The effect of gender on aggressive playground activity is likely due to chance.
D. The effect of gender on an aggressive playground activity is likely not due to chance.
32. What would be the independent variable in testing whether riding a bicycle at least 30 minutes each day reduces weight?
A. The person’s diet C. The person’s age
B. The person’s weight D. Amount of time bicycling each day
 33. The researcher notices that the vocabulary level is also associated with intelligence level, so he determines that the
research design must hold the intelligence constant to get a good idea of the relationship between pleasures reading a
vocabulary level. Intelligence here is an example of what type of variable?
A. Control variable C. Dependent variable
B. Extraneous variable D. Moderator variable
34. Which is NOT a question answered by quantitative research?
A. How many? B. How? C. When? D. What?
35. Which among the following variables are common in quantitative research?
A. Constant, latent C. Extraneous, confounding
B. Independent, dependent D. Participant, situational
36. Which of the following is the most important thing for a researcher to consider when deciding a research topic?
A. If the topic is researchable.
B. How they feel about the topic.
C. If they have an adequate resources to research the topic.
D. How many research journals will want to publish an article on the topic.
37. A student is writing a research question. What should his first step be?
A. Formulating hypothesis C. specifying what the question is about.
B. Ensuring their ideas are researchable. D. Indicating where the research funding is coming from.
38. Which of the following is NOT a reason why formulating a research question is one of the first steps in a research
project?
A. It helps refine what is being researched.
B. It helps in choosing a topic for research.
C. It helps lay the groundwork for the research
D. It helps the researcher formulate and identify important aspects of their research.
39. Which of the following statements is most aligned with a researcher using qualitative methods?
A. Investigating a formal research hypothesis.
B. Collecting data through interviews and observations.
C. Using a structured, fixed design in which a few variables are manipulated or controlled.
D. Communicating the results in a formal, highly structured report using technical language.
40. Which of the following purposes is most aligned with a quantitative approach?
A. Understanding historical perspective for an educational topic.
B. Understanding the shared beliefs and practices of teacher in a school.
C. Developing a theory grounded in the beliefs of the group being studied.
D. Comparing test results across groups to understand the effects of a particular instructional approach.

For numbers 41-45, identify what type of quantitative research is being portrayed in the situation.

41. Noel aims to identify the cause of respiratory diseases experienced in Region 2. He floated questionnaires asking the
lifestyle of the respondents and even traced the medical status.
A. Descriptive research C. Casual- Comparative research
B. Experimental research D. Survey research
42. Debbie studied the factors affecting the growth of major vegetables in the Philippines. She conducted investigation about
different organic soil amendment that can influence the growth and yield of the major vegetables. She divided the testing
plants applied soil amendment in different treatments.
A. Descriptive research C. Casual- Comparative research
B. Experimental research D. Survey research
43. Carla wants to identify who among the presidential candidates has a greatest chance of winning in the coming election.
A. Descriptive research C. Casual- Comparative research
B. Experimental research D. Survey research
44. Aaron explained in his study the relationship between academic performance and family orientation. He concluded that
students who have broken family are the low performing but students who have complete family perform better.
A. Descriptive research C. Casual- Comparative research
B. Experimental research D. Survey research
45. Christian conducted a study that identified the level of performance of science teachers in teaching science investigatory
projects. He concluded that science teachers in Bawanta are proficient in teaching science investigatory project.
A. Descriptive research C. Casual- Comparative research
B. Experimental research D. Survey research
46. Which of the following is the weakness of quantitative research?
A. Not that reliable C. Data were not quantified
B. Abstract documentation can be provided. D. Many kinds of information are difficult to obtain.
47. Which of the following statement best explains this, “Standardized approaches permit the study to be replicated in
different areas or over time with the production of comparable things.”?
A. Studies with comparable findings can be repeated.
B. In researches there are provided standard ways to conduct study.
C. In researches standard ways to conduct study can be changed and modified.
D. Studies can be repeated in other areas or time for comparison purposes.
 48. It is a type of research that inquires people’s views in a structured manner showing evidence based from statistics.
A. Descriptive research C. Experimental research
B. Qualitative research D. Quantitative research
49. Which of the following set of evidence suites to quantitative research?
A. Decision making can be generated. C. Experimental-based research
B. Shows valid evidence based from observation D. None of the above
50. The barangay Council proposed programs regarding health issues to boost the awareness of the residences about
respiratory diseases. This program of the Brgy. Council can be based from research study. What characteristic of
quantitative research is being portrayed?
A. Decision making can be generated. C. Experimental-based research
C. Shows valid evidence based from observation D. None of the above
51. What procedure should the researcher do in ensuring the validity of the research data?
A. Formulate the title carefully B. Use statistical tools for analysis
B. Be careful to tally and count frequencies D. Satisfy the objectives of the study based from your data.
52. What is the importance of setting objectives in research studies?
A. Objectives are part of research.
B. Objectives give answers to the questions.
C. Objectives are needed to formulate conclusions.
D. Objectives are needed to set direction of the study.
53. What is the relationship of the researcher to the subject of research?
A. Dependent B. Independent C. Inversely Dependent D. Inversely Independent
54. Why should a quantitative research be value free?
A. To avoid biased. C. To get the desired output.
B. To ensure the procedures were followed right. D. To answer the general objective of the study.
55. What is the language of quantitative research?
A. Formal based on objective. C. Formal based on set definition.
B. Informal based on objective. D. Informal bases on set definition.
56. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the process of research?
A. Cause and Effect C. Deductive Method
B. Socratic Method D. Generalization leading to prediction, explanation and understanding.
57. What is the primary goal of quantitative research?
A. To get data for social researches.
B. To draw conclusions based on human problem.
C. To answer the objectives of the research set by researcher.
D. To answer social or human problems based on testing a theory.
58. What is the meaning of “inquiry process” in quantitative research?
A. Answer B. Discover C. Experiment D. Testing
59. What type of variable changes because of another variable?
A. Dependent variable C. Independent variable
B. Mediatory variable D. Moderator variable
60. What variable comes in between other variables and helps to delineate the process through which variable affect one
another?
A. Dependent variable C. Independent variable
B. Mediatory variable D. Moderator variable

Prepared by: __________________

JOBI RUTH B. RIMAS
Teacher Approved by: ________________________
DR. OSCAR D. GATCHALIAN
Principal I

Noted by: ___________________

DR. HENRY M. LEDDA
District Supervisor