ASSIGNMENT: PRACTICAL RESAERCH 2

NAME:_______________________________________________________________________

_________1.It is a scientific, experimental, or

inductive manner of thinking.
A)Research B)inquiry C) investigation D)
survey
__________2.A type of research that describe and
measure the level of occurrences on the basis of
numbers and calculations.
A)Qualitative B) quantitative C) descriptive
D) historical
__________3.Which is not a question answered by
quantitative research?
A)How many? B) How? C)When? D) What?
__________
4.A quantitative research presents research findings
in this manner:
A)Many prefer to study with textbooks. B)Students
find textbooks indispensable or necessary.
C)Perhaps, 30% consider textbook unnecessary
in their studies. D)Out of 100 college students, 90
find textbooks beneficial to their studies. _____
5.Some think of quantitative research as complex
because of its use of _________. A)Hypotheses
B) numerical data C) factual data D)
theories
_6.People inclined to doing quantitative research
wants to discover truth in __________.
A)An exact manner B) a careful way C) an
indirect way D) a personal way
__________7.Which of the following is a
philosophical assumption of quantitative
researchers?
A)The initial ambiguity that occurs in a study is
desirable. B)The purpose of educational research is
to explain and be able to predict relationships. The
ultimate goal is the development of laws that make
prediction possible.
C)Research investigations produce alternative
visions of what the world is like.
D)It is impossible for the researcher to stand apart
from the individuals he or she is studying. _____
_____8.A type of quantitative research in which
finding truths about a subject is by describing the
collected data about such subject and determining
their relationships or connections with one another
A)Experimental B) Descriptive C) Non-
experimental D) Historical
__________9.A quantitative research that treats or
deals with the object or subject of the research in a
definite or exact manner and determines the extent
of the effects or influence of the treatment on the
object/subject, then discovers the causes of such
effects.
A) Experimental B) Descriptive C)
Non-experimental D) Historical
__________10.Which among the following variables
are common in quantitative research?
A) Extraneous, confounding
B) independent, dependent
C) participant, situational
D) constant, latent

__________11.Observational bias occurs when an

observer:
A)Is subjected to biased treatment by the research
participants. B)Is distracted and fails to notice key
aspects of the study.
C)Is conducting a double-blind study.
D)Sees what they want to see.
__________12._____ and _____ should be taken
into account when considering a new research
problem.
A)Time; Cost B)Attention; Participants
C)Time; Attention D)Cost; Participants
__________13.Which of the following is the most
important thing for a researcher to consider when
deciding on a research topic?
A)How they feel about the topic. B)If the topic is
researchable. C)If they have adequate
resources to research the topic.
 D)How many research journals will want to
publish an article on the topic.
__________14.A student is feeling overwhelmed
trying to decide on a problem to research. How
should she proceed?
A)Write down topics she is interested in.
B)Copy the work of others.
C)Abandon the concept of research altogether.
D)Focus on completing the literature review before
deciding on a research problem. __________
15.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 lay the groundwork for the research.
C)It helps the researcher formulate and identify
important aspects of their research.
D)It helps in choosing a topic for research.
16.A student is writing a research question. What
should his first step be?
A)Specifying what the question is about.
B)Indicating where the research funding is
coming from.
C)Formulating a hypothesis.
D)Ensuring their ideas are researchable.
__________17.Your research question is: 'What is
the effect of television viewing on Filipinos?' What is
the PROBABLE reason that this question would
need some revision?
A)The question does not lend itself to research
easily. B)The question does not center on
specific concerns or issues.
C)The question is too narrowly focused.
D)The question is too broadly focused.
__________18.Starting off with a research question
provides a researcher with:
A)A strong foundation and a question to answer
B)Their hypothesis
C)Their null hypothesis
D)Accurate information about how to accomplish
the experiment
__________19.A hypothesis is:
A)A research question B)A
description of an event C)An educated prediction
D)A sentence proving a
phenomenon E)A
psychological diagnosis __________20.A literature
review is best defined as: A)Doing an internet
search on a topic and looking through the results.
B)The process of studying published research.
C)The process of studying published research and
the written review outlining what literature was
reviewed. D)The written component of a research
project that discusses the existing research the
researcher reviewed.
WHAT IS RESEARCH?
 Research is a process of executing various mental acts for discovering and examining facts and information to
prove the accuracy or truthfulness of your claims or conclusions about the
topic of your research.
 Research requires you to inquire or investigate about your chosen research topic by asking questions that will
make you engage yourself in top-level thinking strategies of interpreting, analyzing, synthesizing, criticizing,
appreciating, or creating to enable you to discover truths about the many things you tend to wonder about the
topic of your research work. (Litchman 2013)
What is Inquiry – Based Learning?
Inquiry is defined as “a seeking for truth, information or knowledge”. The information is sought through
questioning.
Individuals carry on the process of inquiry from birth till death. The process of inquiry begins with gathering
information and data through applying the various human senses.
The elements of inquiry – based process is multiple, varied and open to selection. Different factors will be involved
different kinds of inquiries in different areas of knowledge and at different levels of experience.
Research is the systematic investigation and study of materials and sources to establish facts
and reach new
conclusions. When you come across studies about events that happen or experiences that you
meet, they shape
people’s understanding of the world around them. In various spheres of human life, research
has come up with
developing appropriate solutions to improve the individual’s quality of life. Although it may take
place in
different settings and may use different methods, a scientific research is universally a
systematic and objective
search for reliable knowledge.
Characteristics, Processes &
Ethics of Research
Research is a process of gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information to answer questions. A
good research follows processes that must have certain characteristic. It must be systematic,
controlled, rigorous, valid, and verifiable, empirical, and critical. To avoid unethical practices
researchers had obligations to adhere professional standards in conducting research. Thus, to
consider a research writing ethical it must be clear,accurate, just, and authentic.
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write
your answers in a separate sheet.
1.Which of the following is a function of research?
A. Describe B. Explain C. Predict D. All of these
2.Which of these is NOT an importance of research in our
daily life?
A. Gain unessential information B. Know the truth C.
Make changes D. Safer life
3.Which of the following characteristics of research
utilizes proven analytical procedures in gathering data?
A. Analytical B. Controlled C. Empirical D. Systematic
4.Wilhelm reports the result of observation based on the
gathered data in his research. He never tried to
fabricate, falsify, and misinterpret data. What ethical
principle is being shown?
A. Carefulness B. Honesty C. Integrity D. Objectivity
5.Is it important to follow the research process in
conducting a research work?
A. No, for it will just add up to your stress in writing your
research paper.
B. No, because you can start right away with the last
step to finish the research work in a short span of
time.
C. Yes, to effectively carry out the research work and to
be systematic in writing your research paper.
D. Yes, because it is what is required.
6.Which of the following does not belong to the
group?
A. Images B. Numbers C. Objects D. Words
7.What form of data is being collected in
qualitative research?
I. Interview results II. Observations and Notes III.
Experiment results
A.I only B. I and II C. I, II and III D. II only
8.Which importance of research is described in the
statement below? “Results of research helped us
to mark out the thin line between truth and lie.”
A.To make changes C. For a safer life
B.To know the truth D. Gain essential information
9.What area of research is employed if you wanted
to study the Effectiveness of a Newly Discovered
Drug?
A.Arts B. History C. Medicine D. Sports
10.What area of research is employed if you
wanted to study the behavior of children listening
to a
particular genre of music?
A.Arts B. Medicine C. Psychology D.Sports