Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
1st Quarter Exam in Practical Research 2
Name: ___________________________ Score: _________
Grade level & Section: _________________ Date: __________

Multiple Choices. Write the letter of the correct answer before each number.

_____ 1. Which of the following BEST defines quantitative research?

A. It is an activity of producing or proving a theorem.
B. It is an activity concerned with finding new truths in education.
C. It is an exploration associated with libraries, books and journals.
D. It is a systematic process for obtaining numerical information about the world.
_____ 2. In what field of study will research help when it was used to produce innovative teaching
strategies?
A. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
B. Education
C. Accounting, Business and Management
D. Humanities and Social Sciences
_____ 3. What kind of variable can take infinite number on the value that can occur within a
population?
A. Nominal B. Ordinal C. Continuous D. Discrete
_____ 4. The use of quantitative research both has strengths and weaknesses, what makes this
research weak in terms of requiring large number of respondents?
A. It will provide more accurate findings.
B. The expenses will be greater in reaching out to these people.
C. It does not consider the capacity of respondents to share and elaborate further
information.
D. Many information is difficult to gather.
_____ 5. In the field of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), why do medical
practitioners practice research?
A. To improve educational practices
B. To guarantee sufficient distribution of products and decide whether there is a need to
increase product distribution
C. Obtain significant information about disease trends and risk factors
D. Help provide designs which are creatively beautiful and give convenience and efficiency
_____ 6. In a research entitled “The Impact of Smoking Bans on Smoking and Consumer Behavior”,
which is the dependent variable in this study?
A. Smoking C. Consumer Behavior

B. Smoking Bans D. Smoking and Consumer Behavior

_____ 7. What kind of quantitative research is applicable to the sample study on the “Comparison of
Personal, Social and Academic Variables Related to University Drop-out Rate and
Persistence”?
A. Descriptive C. Experimental
B. Causal-Comparative D. Correlational
_____ 8. What characteristic of quantitative research is referred to when it is described as not based
on guess work?
A. Objectives B. Numerical Data C. Replication D. Large sample Size
_____ 9. In what specific field of study will the following research title be under?
TITLE: Managing Music Across Multiple Devices and Computers
A. Social Inquiry B. Arts C. Science D. Agriculture and
Fisheries
_____10. Which kind of quantitative research aims to infer the causes of a phenomenon which has
already occurred?
A. Survey B. Descriptive C. Causal-Comparative D. Correlational
_____11. Which variable has two or more categories which can be ranked?
A. Interval B. Nominal C. Ordinal D. Ratio
_____ 12. Which of the following describes why quantitative research is important?
A. It can influence crucial decisions affecting different organizations and individual.
B. Problems are addressed systematically and decisions are assured to be sound.
C. Used to validate, test and challenge existing practices across fields.
 D. All of the above.
_____ 13. Which of the following is an example of Nominal variable?
A. Weight B. Blood Type C. Military Title D. Temperature

_____ 14. Analyze the following quantitative research titles, which of these will contribute to the
development of Business?
A. Effects on smokers of exposure to graphic warning images
B. Use of online resources at Domingo P. Boquiren National High School
C. Stress and Cognitive Functioning in Sports
D. The Impact of reward and recognition programs on employee’s motivation and satisfaction
_____ 15. All of the choices below are considered ratio variables EXCEPT _______.
A. Weight B. Height C. Time D. Age
_____ 16. “A friendly conversation can be a source of a research topic.”, this statement _______.
A. Is true B. is false C. has no basis D. is not applicable for research
_____ 17. The title of the research should not be longer than _____ substantive words.
A. 10 B. 13 C. 15 D. 20
_____ 18. Which of the following refers to an issue that has not been fully addressed by previous
studies?
A. Scope B. Title C. Current state of the filed D. Research Gap
_____ 19. Which of the following indicate the specific concerns related to your research problem that
your study intends to answer?
A. Topic B. Research Questions C. Background of the Study D. Title
_____ 20. What part of the paper describes the coverage of the study?
A. Background of the study B. Title C. Scope D. Delimitation
_____ 21. Which of the following is NOT a component to consider in establishing the research gap?
A. Delimitation C. Current & Conventional Practices
B. Current state of the field D. Contribution of the Present Study
_____ 22. The question “WHO” in writing the scope and delimitation refers to _______.
A. Topic of the investigation C. Subject of the study, population &
sampling
B. The venue or setting D. The time frame of the research
_____ 23. What section details the contribution or benefit that the study provides to different
people?
A. Scope & Delimitation C. Background of the Study
B. Significance of the Study D. None of the above
_____ 24. In citing the contribution and benefit the study provides, it can be in the following sense
__.
A. Methodological C. Theoretical
B. Practical D. All of the above
_____ 25. What is the purpose for establishing the background of the study?
A. Provide the coverage for the study
B. Introduce important facets that establish the general context where the study revolves
C. To state what is to be investigated, identifies the variables and discusses the relationship
D. Details the contribution or benefit that the study provides
_____ 26. What stage of the literature review in which the researcher systematically looks for and
selects reference materials relevant to the study?
A. Evaluation and analysis of selected works C. Literature search
B. Drafting the literature review D. Synthesizing
_____ 27. Boolean searching strategies use certain keywords to limit and focus one’s online search
of a certain topic. Which of the following keywords is NOT a Boolean searching strategy?
A. OR B. IF C. NOT D. AND
_____ 28. Which of the following citation style is used for humanities and the arts?
A. APA Style B. MLA Style C. CMOS D. None of the above
_____ 29. As much as possible, use references that have been published within the last ____ years.
A. five B. ten C. fifteen D. None of the above
_____ 30. Which arrangement is used if there are sufficient studies conducted locally about the topic
of the research?
A. Thematic B. Chronological C. Typological D. Either A, B or C
_____ 31. What level of plagiarism involves incorrectly citing a certain source and copying heavily
from it?
A. 1 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
_____ 32. What kind of framework representation is characterized by the use of diagrams and
charts?
A. Narrative B. Visual C. Thematic D. Typological
_____ 33. What definition is oftentimes used by scholars that requires citation when used?
A. Conceptual B. Typological C. Chronological D. Operational
_____ 34. In evaluating and analyzing of selected works, the following strategies are considered
EXCEPT ___.
A. Determine the relevance of the content
B. Consider even the materials that do not directly explain the concepts related to your
study
C. Check if the materials are current (published within the last few years)
D. Use references published by reputable publisher
_____ 35. What form of citation is referring to the complete bibliographic information of the sources
used?
A. APA Style C. In-text
B. Reference D. MLA Style
_____ 36. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a summary?
A. It involves condensing of lengthy piece of source material.
B. Makes use of synonyms that fits the text
C. Retains the main idea of the source material
D. It has shorter length than the original text.
_____ 37. Analyze the following sentences below and tell which made use of paraphrasing text at the
sentence level?

Original Text Paraphrased

Global awareness refers to the learners’

Global awareness refers to the learners’
ability to participate in different
A ability to engage in diverse learning
learning practices throughout the
practices throughout the world.
world.

Health literacy refers to the learners’ The learners’ ability to utilize

B ability to utilize information for health- information for health-related purposes
related purposes. is referred to as health literacy.

Environmental literacy refers to the

learners’ ability to comprehend and Environmental literacy is being able to
C
discuss environmental issues and solve environmental problems.
propose appropriate solutions for them.

D All of the above.

_____ 38. Which of the following references was correctly cited using the APA Style?
A. Richards, J. “Second thoughts on teaching listening.” RELC Journal, vol. 36, no.4, 2005,
pp. 85 – 92.
B. Richards, J. (2005). Second thoughts on teaching listening. RELC Journal, 36 (4), 85 – 92.
C. Richards, J. Second thoughts on teaching listening. RELC Journal, (2005), 36, no. 4, 85 –
92.
D. Richards, J. RELC Journal. Second thoughts on teaching listening. 2005, 36 (4). pp. 85 –
92.
_____ 39. What notetaking form refers to the rewording of ideas from the original text in a more
detailed way?
A. Synthesizing B. Summarizing C. Citing Sources D. Paraphrasing
_____ 40. What is the main reason for using cohesive devices in writing the literature review?
A. To synthesize ideas C. To arrange the works that you will cite
 B. To link the works that will be cited D. To define important terms
_____ 41. “Researchers can fabricate information and make up data and be reported as actual
data.”, this statement _______.
A. True C. Follows ethical standards in writing the
RRL
B. False D. May sometimes be acceptable
_____ 42. Which of the following is a characteristic of a conceptual framework?
A. May combine different theories into one cohesive framework
B. Broader in scope as it can be used in different studies
C. Focuses on a particular theory
D. Developed prior to the conduct of the study
_____ 43. Which type of definition is generally made for your study?
A. Conceptual B. Typological C. Chronological D. Operational
_____ 44. Why is it that the theoretical and conceptual framework of the study is likened to that of a
map or travel plan?
A. They present the synthesis of the study.
B. They tend to help the researcher traverse an unfamiliar territory.
C. They provide coverage for the study.
D. They discuss current practices by other researchers.
_____ 45. “Operational definitions are oftentimes used by scholars.”, this statement ________.
A. True C. Either A or B
B. False D. has no basis
_____ 46. Which of the following is TRUE about the conceptual framework?
A. It is a general frame of reference.
B. It makes use of only one theory.
C. It involves concepts that apply specifically to your current study.
D. None of the above.
_____ 47. Plagiarism means _______.
I. Copying the full paper III. Correct paraphrasing
II. Incorrect citation of the source IV. Failure to cite the source
A. I, II, III B. III & IV C. I, II & IV D. IV only
_____ 48. Which level of plagiarism involves lifting large portions of a research work (up to 50%)
without citing the source?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
_____ 49. What best describes micro level synthesis?
A. Performed when several studies are consolidated to establish the research gap
B. Used when stating principles and laws
C. Involves consolidation of ideas to explain a concept
D. Relates the various issues and topics from different studies to one another
_____ 50. Which of the following is the correct in-text citation for the following statement using the
APA style?

TEXT: Regarding the prevalence of depression among teenagers, it ranges from two to eight
percent for one year and 12 to 18 percent during their lifetime ____________.
AUTHORS: Robert E. Roberts, Catherine R. Roberts and Yun Xing
YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 2007

A. (Roberts, R., Roberts, C. and Yun Xing 2007)

B. (Roberts, R., Roberts, C & Xing, Y., 2007)
C. Roberts, Roberts & Xing (2007)
D. (Roberts et al., 2007)
ANSWER KEY:

1. D
2. B
3. C
4. B
5. C
6. C
7. A
8. B
9. C
10.C
11.C
12.D
13.B
14.A
15.C
16.A
17.C
18.D
19.B
20.C
21.A
22.C
23.B
24.D
25.B
26.C
27.B
28.B
29.B
30.D
31.B
32.B
33.A
34.B
35.B
36.B
37.A
38.B
39.D
40.C
41.B
42.D
43.D
44.C
45.B
46.C
47.C
48.B
49.C
50.D