Republic of the Philippines

Region IV-A CALABARZON

Department of Education
Division of Biñan
Jacobo Z. Gonzales Memorial National High School
San Antonio Biñan, Laguna
RESEARCH I
Fourth Periodical Examination (S.Y. 2016-2017)

“You may look up for inspiration, down in desperation but never look to your side for information.”

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
 Read the directions carefully. Do not leave any items unanswered.
 Avoid unnecessary erasures and any form of cheating.
 Use a separate paper for your answer sheet.

Part I. Read each question carefully and write 5. John conducted an experiment on the growth of
the letter of the best answer on the separate mongo seedlings. At first, he failed but he didn’t give
answer sheet. USE CAPITAL LETTER. up. What scientific attitude does John have?
A. Creativity C. Skepticism
1.__________ is the key to unlock the bodies of B. Intellectual Honesty D. Perseverance
knowledge by helping the researcher in organizing
thoughts and procedures and making him or her 6. Which is NOT an example of a Research?
confident of the findings generated from the A. Thesis C. Dissertation
experiments. B. Experimental Research D. Diary
A. Technology C. Applied Science
B. Scientific Method D. None of the above 7. It refers to the behavioural dispositions expected
in individuals who intend to become successful
2. They are dedicated individuals who pursue scientists.
knowledge and apply it to help improve the lives of A. Scientific Attitudes C. Scientific Method
people through creation of new technology. B. Scientific Notation D. Scientific Inquiry
A. Technologists C. Philosophers
B. Scientists D. Botanists 8. The first step in writing a research paper usually
involves choosing a ________.
3. The following are the central feature/s of a A. Thesis C. Topic
research, EXCEPT B. Question D. None of the above
A. Research is a systematic search for pertinent
information on a specific topic or problem. 9.__________ is a systematic plan of procedure for
B. It involves the collection of data in a rigorously the researcher to follow. Moreover, it provides a
basis for the evaluation of the project and gives the
controlled situation for the purpose of prediction
advisor a basis during the period of his or her
or explanation. assistance.
C. It starts with a problem, collects data or facts, A. Research blueprint C. Research Plan
analyzes these critically, and reaches decisions B. Project plan D. None of the above
based on actual evidence.
D. It is not a key to progress. 10. You need to get information on an event that
took place two days ago. Where are you most likely
4. __________ is/are the principal purpose/s and to find information about the event?
goal/s of research. A. Book C. Magazine
I. Discover previously unrecognized substance or B. Journal article D. Newspaper
elements.
II. Satisfy researcher’s curiosity. 11. Before doing an experiment, reading laboratory
III. Discover new facts about known phenomena. procedures is important. Which is ODD?
IV. Improve existing techniques and develop new A. Study the title of the laboratory exercise.
instruments or products. B. Read the directions.
A. I, II & III C. II only C. Read the entire procedure to lock into your mind.
B. I only D. I, II, III & IV D. None of the above
12. Which of the following statements explains 19. It is the dependent variable in the research
outlining correctly? problem “Effect of Aloe Vera on the inhibition zone
A. The major function of an outline if to help you of E. coli”
organize information into main ideas and subsets of A. growth of E. coli C. amount of Aloe Vera
main ideas. B. temperature D. humidity
B. Roman numerals are used to designate the
largest categories. 20. What typeface do you need to use in your
C. The largest subsets within these categories are thesis?
designated by Arabic numerals. A. Any that is simple, reproduces clearly and is easily
D. Both A and B read
B. Arial
13. Borrowing someone else's ideas or words, but C. Times New Roman
failing to properly document the original source is D. Calibri
called_______.
A. Paraphrasing C. Plagiarism 21. It is a set of manipulations or specific
B. Writers’ block D. Editing observation and is considered as the most
important part of the scientific method.
14. Following directions is a fundamental skill. Who
among the three students has a good skill in doing A. Controlled C. Trial and Error
so? B. Pure D. Experiment
A. George follows the directions step by step with a
clear picture of goal in mind. 22. Hypothesis may be stated in two ways. Which of
B. John skips steps to impress her teacher during the following clearly shows that there is no
an experiment. relationship between variables?
C. Ana read the directions very carefully and A. Ho: A = B C. Ho: A < B
thoroughly. B. Ha: A ≠ B D. Ha: A > B
D. Both Ana and George follow the directions well.
23. A part of a science investigatory project that
15. For a scientist, graphs are an important and briefly summarizes the study and serves as the
often used tool. The two important types of graphs show window is the _______.
are: A. Abstract C. RRL
A. Line graph and chart B. Conclusion D. Title
B. Line graph and bar graph
C. Diagrams and tables 24. It is a part of a research paper that tells what the
D. Pie chart and flow chart research is all about and contains the general
description of the research to be conducted.
16. Which of the following statements is NOT A. Hypothesis C. Research Design
TRUE? B. Background of the Study D. Introduction
A. Pie/circle graphs: Used to show parts of a whole.
B. Bar graphs: Used to compare amounts. 25. Which of the following consists what the
C. Line graphs: Use to show the change of one researcher aims to discover or establish the aim of
piece of information as it relates to another change. the study as well as the specific questions?
D. Only the line graphs have an “X” axis (horizontal) A. Statement of the Problem C. Hypothesis
and a “Y” axis (vertical). B. Background of the Study D. Title Page

17. It is the most basic research in science 26. It refers to an intelligent guess based on
conducted by elementary and high school students. observed facts.
A. Research paper C. Investigatory Project A. Hypothesis C. Research Design
B. Project plan D. Project Data Book B. Conceptual Framework D. Introduction

18. Which of the following is the correct order of the 27. The following are types of experiment, EXCEPT
stages in a science investigatory project? A. Controlled C. Natural
A. proposal, output, experiment B. Pure D. Field
B. proposal, experiment, output
C. experiment, proposal, output 28. What margin size should you use?
D. output, proposal, experiment A. 1.5 inches on the bound side
B. 1.5 inches all around
C. 1 inch all-around
D. 2 inches around
29. The first part of a research paper is the ______. ____38. Conduct an experiment to test the
A. Abstract C. RRL
hypothesis.
B. Methodology D. Title Page
____39. Data obtained from the experiments should
30. It contains references, books, journals and other
be analyzed and presents systematically.
reading materials used in the study.
A. Appendix C. Instrument ____40. Be prepared to present the project to an
B. Bibliography D. Table of Contents
audience.
31. Should it be double-spaced? ____41. Include a statement that accepts or rejects
A. Doesn’t matter C. No the hypothesis.
B. Yes D. It’s up to the researcher

32. Which is stated in the affirmative form? It states Part III. Arrange the parts of a research paper in
that there is a difference between two phenomena. a correct order by writing 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and
A. Hypothesis C. Alternative Hypothesis 9 in the space provided in each number.
B. Null Hypothesis D. Conceptual Framework
_____42.Review of Related Literature
33. For a scientific theory to be valid, it must allow
_____43.Bibliography
you to __________.
A. perform experiments. _____44.Methodology
B. obtain new results each time.
_____45.Introduction
C. find a new, more complex explanation.
D. make predictions. _____46.Appendices
_____47.Title Page
34. What skill of a scientist is using when they
listens to the sounds that whales make? _____48.Results and Discussion
A. interpreting data
_____49.Abstract
B. developing hypotheses
C. making observations _____50.Summary, Conclusion and
D. drawing conclusions
Recommendation
35. Which is NOT considered as a source of related
literature?
A. Magazine C. Broadsheet
B. Rumors D. Dictionary

Part II. Read the statement carefully and identify

what is being described or defined. Write the
letter of the best answer on the separate answer
sheet.

A. Statement of the Research Problem

B. Drawing of Conclusion
C. Formulation of Hypothesis
D. Report Results
E. Testing Hypothesis/ Experimentation
F. Analysis of Data

____36. Predict a possible answer to the problem or

question.
____37. Develop a question or problem that can be
solved through experimentation.