DEPARTMENTALIZED EXAM: Practical Research 1

1. The Greek word theoria means ____.

a. Mission
b. Sight
c. Vision
d. View

2. This is derived from a combination of theories or parts of theories.

a. Conceptual-theoretical framework
b. Conceptual framework
c. Theoretical framework
d. Research Framework

3. This is the part of research that analyzes the existing body of knowledges or studies that have
connection with the topic.
a. Review of Related Researches b. Review of Related Literature c. Theoretical
Framework d. Review of Related Data

4. It is formulated from existing theories and serves as foundation of the study.

a. Theoretical Framework
b. Conceptual Framework
c. Paradigm of the Study
d. Theoretical Basis

5. This is a diagrammatic presentation of the study to visually summarize the whole study.
a. Theoretical Framework
b. Conceptual Framework
c. Paradigm of the Study
d. Theory of the Study
6. The systematic construct obtained from observable facts and events that are thought to have an
effect on the phenomenon under the study.
a. Research
b. Theory
c. Diagram
d. Method

7. These are the guidelines for the responsible conduct of research.

a. Research Ethics b. Research Responsibilities c. Research Design d. Research

Problem

8. This is the aspect of the research explaining on how the researcher will study or will
answer the research problem.
a. Framework b. Methods c. Instruments d. Methodology

9. This is the part of research that analyzes the existing body of knowledges or studies that
have connection with the topic.
a. Review of Related Researches b. Review of Related Literature c. Theoretical
Framework d. Review of Related Data

10. This is the aspect of the research which organizes the components of the research itself. It
gives an overall structure on how will the researcher investigate its topic.
a. Research Topic b. Research Structure c. Research Design d. Research Problem

11. This is a type of reactivity in which individuals modify an aspect of their behavior in
response to their awareness of being observed, especially when we know that we are being
exposed in a research.
a. Howtern effect b. Hawthorne effect c. Homegrown effect d. Reactivity effect

12. This is one of the guidelines on conducting research whereas permissions should be
sought before such confidential information is disclosed.
 a. Obtaining confirmation b. Obtaining informed data c. Obtaining informed
consent d. Minimizing risk of harm

13. This is the part of research where one can find the system on which the researchers
have chosen to understand their topic.
a. Statement of the problem b. Objectives c. Theoretical Framework d. Summary of
Findings

14. APA Style generally suggests this type of spacing, font size, and font style.
a. Single-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font.
b. Double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font.
c. Single-spaced, Arial, 12-point font
d. Double-spaced, Times New Roman, 11-point font.

15. Which of the following is NOT included in the Chapter 4 of a Research Format?
a. Data analysis
b. Data Conclusion
c. Data Interpretation
d. All of the Above

16. Which of the following IS A PART of the Chapter 1 of Research?

a. Background of the Study
b. Theoretical Framework
c. Data and evidences
d. All of the above

17. A research design that seeks the relationship between specified variables.
a. Correlational Studies
b. Action Research
c. Phenomenological Study
d. Case study

18. All of the following is a good research title EXCEPT:

a. Effects of Watching K-Dramas to Sleep of Select Freshmen of San Juan University
b. Multi-Case Study of Displaced Vendors in Divisoria, Year 2019
c. Researching the Effects of Netflix to Cinema Attendance of People: A Study
d. Mga Saan at Sana: Experiences of War Orphans in Select Towns in Southern Mindanao

19. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

a. Research should be clear and ambiguous.
b. Researches are required to have numerical data.
c. Punctuation marks at the end of the research title should be avoided.
d. Without enough data, researches cannot begin conducting their study.

20. Which of the following is FALSE?

a. It is incorrect to blame the researcher who plagiarizes.
b. A title of research should give readers clue about the research topic.
c. Data can also include the opinions collected from respondents.
d. The ‘Significance of the Study’ explains the importance of conducting the research.

21. All of the following are true except:

a. If the researcher borrows a statement or facts from another person, they should acknowledge
that person.
b. Sampling means that the researcher makes sure that every member of a community becomes a
respondent.
c. A step-by-step process is a must in conducting a research.
d. The ‘Review of Related Literatures’ includes foreign and local authors.
22. This is the part of research where all of the cited published materials in the study are written.
a. Table of Contents
b. Front Page
c. References
d. Appendix

23. This is a face-to-face conversation used in research to obtain specific information from a
respondent/s.
a. Survey
b. Discussion
c. Observation
d. Interview
24. An instrument in research consisting of planned written questions or statements of a
particular topic.
a. Survey
b. Discussion
c. Observation
d. Interview
25. The study of a particular cultural group to get a clear understanding of its organizational set-
up, internal operation, and lifestyle.
a. Ethnography
b. Phenomenological study
c. Experimental study
d. Correlational study

26. All of the following ARE characteristics of a good interviewer except:

a. Remembering
b. Knowledgeable
c. Generous
d. Gentle

27. All of the following statements are true except:

a. Before the interview, you rehearse your script.
b. You secure all the materials needed before going to interview.
c. Anywhere can be a good place for interview.
d. Orient the person/s that you are going to interview.

28. Which of the following statements is true?

a. Explain the purpose of the interview.

b. Address terms of confidentiality.

c. Better to explain the format of interview.
d. All of the above.

29. All of the following are true except:

a. Put your interviewee at ease.

b. Ask one question at a time.

c. Both a, b, and d.
d. Encourage responses. Listen actively.

30. This is the characteristic of an interviewer where s/he can control the course of the interview
to avoid digressions from the topic.
a. Steering
b. Clear
c. Organized
d. Interpreting
31. All of the following are part of the interview process except:
a. During Interview
 b. Before Interview
c. After Interview
d. None of the above
31. All of the following criteria are guides on choosing research topic except:
a. something new
b. part of researcher’s interest
c. should be specific
d. should be general

32. All of the following criteria are NOT guide on choosing research topic except:
a. can generate income to researchers
b. should be clear and specific
c. should be general and ambiguous
d. B and C

33. On choosing a research title, one must:

a. avoid a long and too detailed title
b. compose a title of at least five words
c. write it in a sentence form
d. A and C

34. On choosing a research title, one must NOT:

a. use punctuation at the end of the title
b. choose a title that is a complete sentence rather than a phrase
c. A and B
d. select straightforward wordings for the title

35.
____39. You are a lung scientist and are tasked by the DOH to research on the effects of
smoking to Filipinos. Which of the following is a proper research title?
a. An Investigation of Smoking Effects and Problems
b. Effects of Smoking to Filipinos
c. Effects of Smoking to Filipinos: A Qualitative study that focuses on Filipinos who smoke
d. Effects of Smoking to Filipinos: Smoking is already a national concern.

____40. Which of the following BEST suggests the use of a qualitative research?
a. Case of families who have experienced the Typhoon Yolanda
b. The income of people living near the river
c. The number of people who voted last election
d. People’s preference of TV channels

____41. Which of the following topics that can be done in the SHORTEST period of time?
a. Factors that affect the women on choosing partners in life
b. Effects of stress to students in select sections of your school within a school year
c. Effects of long-term smoking to people in your barangay
d. Factors that affect students’ study habits within their whole senior high school residency
____42. The elements of theoretical framework are in the following except:
a. Relevant theories related to research problem
b. Related literatures and studies
c. Data and evidences
d. Paradigm of the study

____43. The keywords that best describe a descriptive research:

a. Experiment, input, output, conclusion
b. Sampling, statistical analysis, correlation between variables
c. Survey, interview, obtain data from participants
d. Narratives or stories of selected group of people to deepen the understanding of their
reality

Read the following passages critically. Choose the letter of the closest or best meaning of each
passage.
____44. The best meaning of this principle in Research Ethics: Minimizing the risk of harm.
a. Researchers should be challenging enough for the participants.
b. Researchers should illustrate and plan based on the possible discomfort of the process to
the respondents.
c. Researchers should be sensitive enough so they can help the respondents solve their life
problems as it is the real purpose of researching.
d. Researchers should be not offensive to their respondents because participants might get
insulted.

____45. The ethical principles of research stress the need to do good and do no harm.
a. Conducting research needs to consider the well-being of the participants in all
aspects.
b. Conducting research is a risky process so it gives excitement to participants.
c. Conducting research requires a step-by-step process.
d. Conducting research should always give voice to the lives of the respondents.

____46. Research should be objective.

a. Research should not contain data that are based on people’s opinion as it will affect the
conclusion.
b. Researchers should not produce the results out of nowhere, but base the research
conclusions on the data gathered.
c. A research should always require numerical data because it will make research evidence-
based, therefore reliable.
 d. A researcher should not only consider the numbers and statistics, but also the human
experiences of participants that make the study beautiful.

____47. Research should be empirical.

a. Research does not accept opinions in their data inputs as they are subjective.
b. Research does look for data and evidences in order to answer their research problem.
c. Research uses numerical data to make it more evidence-based.
d. Research is important as it represents people’s significant experiences.

____48. Research should be systematic.

a. Without a system, a research will be non-sense and waste of time.
b. Without evidence and data, research will not be beautiful.
c. Without a structure to organize its content, it will be hard to conduct the research.
d. Without system of data, and chapters, it will hard to determine if the research has been
really effective.

____49. The best meaning of this principle in Research Ethics: Minimizing the risk of harm.
e. Researchers should be challenging enough for the participants.
f. Researchers should illustrate and plan based on the possible discomfort of the process to
the respondents.
g. Researchers should be sensitive enough so they can help the respondents solve their life
problems as it is the real purpose of researching.
h. Researchers should be not offensive to their respondents because participants might get
insulted.

____50. The ethical principles of research stress the need to do good and do no harm.
e. Conducting research needs to consider the well-being of the participants in all
aspects.
f. Conducting research is a risky process so it gives excitement to participants.
g. Conducting research requires a step-by-step process.
h. Conducting research should always give voice to the lives of the respondents.