SINUKNIPAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

PRE-TEST
Practical Research 1 (Qualitative Research)

Direction: Read and understand each item carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer. Then write your answer in
your answer sheet.
1. Why is research important in daily life?
a. Research empowers us with knowledge and efficient learning of new things.
b. Research sharpens our mind to give a judicious vision to look.
c. Research develops our attitudes to not believe automatically without further investigation of the real situation.
d. All of the above
2. Which of the following is the systematic process of conducting research? I
– Processing and analyzing data
II – Planning research design
III – Developing a research problem
IV – Reviewing related literature
V – Gathering necessary data
VI – Formulating generalization
VII – Defining new problem
a. VII, II, I, III, V, VI, IV c. III, IV, II, V, I, VI, VII
b. III, I, II, V, I, VI, VII d. VII, III, IV, II, V, I, VI
3. It is an act of asking questions that require instant answers.
a. Investigation b. Research c. Inquiry d. Immersion

4. It is a careful examination of a certain event or phenomenon.

a. Investigation b. Research c. Inquiry d. Immersion

5. It is a rigorous, systematic and refined technique of thinking, employing specialized tools, instruments, and
procedures in order to obtain a more adequate solution to a problem.
a. Investigation b. Research c. Inquiry d. Immersion

6. All of the following are purposes of research EXCEPT

a. To inform action c. To prove or generate a theory
b. To augment knowledge d. To advance one’s career
7. In order to safeguard the rights of the participants of your study, which of the following should be firstly secured
so that informants are aware of the criteria for choosing them as respondents of the study as well as the schedule
of one-on-one interview at their convenient time?
a. Objectivity b. Honesty c. Animal Care d. Informed Consent

8. Which of the following gives the owner the legal right to exclude others from making, using, selling and
importing an invention for a limited period of years?
a. Patent b. Copyright c. Trademark d. Trade secret

9. It is an exclusive legal right to give an originator or an assignee to print, publish, perform, film, or record literary,
artistic, or musical material, and to authorize others to do the same.
a. Patent b. Copyright c. Trademark d. Trade secret

10. What do you call a recognizable name, insignia, phrase, word, or symbol that denotes a specific product and
legally differentiates it from all other products of its kind?
a. Patent b. Copyright c. Trademark d. Trade secret
11. Which of the following best describes the purpose of conducting qualitative research?
a. To explore the meaning of people’s experiences, cultures and beliefs
b. To test hypothesis
c. To examine the relationship of variables
d. To validate a particular theory

12. It is a characteristic of research which tells that research is based on direct experience.
a. Critical b. Empirical c. Analytical d. Logical

13. Research is ______________ because it exhibits careful and precise judgement of phenomenon.
a. Critical b. Empirical c. Analytical d. Logical

14. Which of the following is unethical in research?

a. Invading participant’s privacy
b. Conducting unnecessary or poorly designed animal experiments
c. Publishing research paper to advance one’s own career or for promotion purposes only
d. All of the above
15. It is the part of a paper or manuscript that is read the most and it is usually read first. It is, therefore, the most
important element that defines the research problem.
a. Research Title b. Review of Related Literature c. Research Methodology d. None of these

16. Using someone else’s work without proper citation or referencing or permission from the owner is:
a. Plagiarism b. Intellectual Honesty c. Intellectual Property d. None of these

17. Which of the following are NOT copyrightable works?

a. Literary works b. Musical works c. Dramatic works d. Font design works
18. It is a kind of research which is defined as the use of personal expression in various art forms as a primary mode
of inquiry.
a. Social Science Research c. Business Research
b. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Research d. None of these

19. This study is conducted to make us ready with the changing times and to understand today’s fast changing
knowledge and its peculiarities.
a. Social Science Research c. Business Research
b. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Research d. None of these
20. It is a process of acquiring detailed information to help an industrial company determine which product or service
is most profitable or in demand.
a. Social Science Research c. Business Research
b. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Research d. None of these

21. These questions are also known as highly-structured questions which can only be answered by selecting from a
limited number of options.
a. Open-Ended Questions b. Closed-Ended Questions c. Essay Questions d. HOTS questions

22. These questions are best described as unstructured questions or free-form survey questions that allow a participant
to answer in an open-text format.
a. Open-Ended Questions b. Closed-Ended Questions c. Essay Questions d. HOTS questions

23. All of the following are characteristics of a qualitative research EXCEPT

a. Naturalistic Inquiry c. Researcher as the Key Instrument
b. Dynamic System d. Development of Highly-Structured Research Instrument

24. All of the following are strengths of qualitative research EXCEPT

a. Explores sensitive issues c. Allows participants to freely exchange ideas
b. Captures diversity of experiences and perceptions d. Proves a certain theory or principle
25. Which of the following is one of the weaknesses of a qualitative research?
a. Results are limited as they provide less elaboration of human perceptions.
b. Data created through qualitative research are always accepted.
 c. Data analysis involving numerical data is difficult.
d. There is a limited review of related literature or in-depth information about the topic.
26. It is also known as “bottom-up” analysis of data.
a. Inductive analysis b. Deductive Analysis c. Mixed Method Analysis d. Thematic analysis

27. When will you best use qualitative research?

I – Little or no knowledge has already been conducted on the topic.
II – Objective of research is somewhat exploratory and naturalistic.
III – There is a need to explore some ideas in depth to understand thoughts, feelings or perceptions.
IV – There is a need to determine the relationship of two variables.
a. I, II and IV only b. II, III and IV only c. I, II and III only d. I, II, III & IV

28. It is the most familiar and applicable type of qualitative research which refers to the investigation of a culture
through an in-depth study of the members of the cultural society.
a. Ethnography b. Phenomenology c. Grounded Theory d. Case Study

29. It is primarily used to generate theory through relevant information taken from very reliable sources and its focus
is theory development.
a. Ethnography b. Phenomenology c. Grounded Theory d. Case Study

30. Which of the following types of qualitative research is designed to focus on the commonality of a “lived
experience” with a particular group and its aim is to determine what an experience means for the persons who
have had the experience of living in a certain community which is the subject of the research?
a. Ethnography b. Phenomenology c. Grounded Theory d. Case Study
31. It is an exploration of a “bounded system” over time through detailed, in-depth data collection involving multiple
sources of information rich in interesting stories.
a. Ethnography b. Phenomenology c. Grounded Theory d. Case Study

32. It is a qualitative research in which data related to the past events are systematically collected and evaluated to
describe potential causes, effects, or trends related to those events.
a. Historical Research b. Discourse Analysis c. Biography d. Narrative Report
33. A qualitative research designed to present things or events that have happened in the past through a logical
progression of the relevant information accompanied by interesting pictures of the events and its main purpose is
to present a factual depiction of what has been occurred is known as:
a. Historical Research b. Discourse Analysis c. Biography d. Narrative Report

34. When you conduct a study about the cultures and traditions of an ethnic tribe, you would employ a qualitative
research called
a. Ethnography b. Phenomenology c. Grounded Theory d. Case Study

35. It refers to the protection of people’s identity by not disclosing or exposing their names or personal identities.
a. Confidentiality b. Voluntary Participation c. Anonymity d. Privacy

36. In conducting a study, it is impractical to consider all the total population. What do you call a relatively small
group systematically taken out of the population?
a. Sample b. Experimental Group c. Control Group d. Sampling

37. Which of the following is research misconduct?

a. Fabrication b. Plagiarism c. Falsification d. All of the above

38. Which of the following is an example of the American Psychological Association (APA) format of writing a
reference list?
a. Mohamad, M. M. (2015). Moro Leaders’ Perspectives on Islamic Laws for Homosexuals in Bangsamoro
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Master’s Thesis, Notre Dame University, Cotabato City
b. Abdullah, S. N. Kulitang Ensemble of Maguindanaon: Reflection and Preservation of their Cultures and
Traditions. Qualitative Research, Sultan Kudarat State University, ACESS Campus, EJC Montilla, Tacurong
City. 2016
c. “Implementation of STEM Curriculum in the Division of Sultan Kudarat.” Notre Dame of Marbel University,
Koronadal City. 2018. Torreǹa, M. M.
 d. Mohamda T. Simpal. 2013. Use of Physics Model in Problem Solving. University of Southern Mindanao,
Kabacan, Cotabato

39. Which group of words DOESN’T connote the idea of a qualitative research?
a. Personally engaged and subjective
b. Use of Multiple methods
c. Naturalistic and exploratory
d. Highly-structured and scientific

40. From ________________, you can find a potential research problem.

a. Methodology b. Review of Related Literature c. Interview d. Observation

41. Which of the following research titles is an example of qualitative research?

I – Emotional Intelligence and Social Competence: Antecedents of School Administrators’ Transformational
Leadership Qualities
II – Inaul: Maguindanaon Fabric of Pride and Heritage
III – T’nalak: Reflection of T’bolis’ Dreams, Beliefs, Myths and Cultures
IV – Use of Social Media and Academic Performance of Students
a. I, II and IV only b. II and III only c. I and IV only d. I, II, III & IV

42. Which of the following is an example of qualitative research question?

a. To what extent is the exposure of students in social media?
b. How do teachers deal students with bipolar disorder? What are the classroom management styles do they
employ let these students to not adversely affect the attention of other students?
c. Is there a significant relationship between emotional intelligence and leadership qualities of school
administrators?
d. What is the level of academic performance of students-at-risk of dropping out? (SARDO’s)?

43. It is a one-on-one conversation which can be done in face-to-face, phone calls, social media or emails where
questions are asked by the researcher and answers are promptly given by the participant.
a. Interview b. Participant Observation c. Observation d. Focus Group Discussion (FGD)

44. Which of the following research qualitative gathering methods allows the researcher to personally observe the
participants and also to actively engage in their activities?
a. Interview b. Participant Observation c. Observation d. Focus Group Discussion (FGD)

45. All of the following are functions of a qualitative researcher EXCEPT

a. Research starts from gathering all the small or specific details of the subject before he will give the new
theory or information he gathered.
b. Researcher is subjective as he can use his personal experiences or emotions in discussing the data he gathered.
c. Researcher begins with an already constructed theory before he focuses on exploring the previously
researched phenomenon from different perspectives.
d. Researcher is doing the in-depth understanding of a certain issue or problem which is purely described in
words, phrases, sentences or compositions.