AURORA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

SENIOR HIGH DEPARTMENT

AURORA, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR
INQUIRIES, INVESTIGATION AND IMMERSION (3I’s)
FINAL EXAMINATION
GRADE 12 TVL – EIM, HE & SMAW
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Name: _____________________________________________________Track: TVL – O EIM O HE O SMAW Score:
50
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (1-30)
Directions: Memory matters. Encircle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer.

1. What characteristic in research is based on valid procedures and principles?

a. empirical b. logical c. cyclical d. analytical
2. Basically, how many steps are there in the process of research?
a. four b. five c. six d. seven
3. Which quality of a good researcher enables him to find solutions to problems by having lots of alternatives?
a. efficient b. scientific c. active d. resourceful
4. All of the following are steps under collecting data as a step in research, EXCEPT:
a. obtaining permission b. selecting samples c. finding results d. gathering information
5. All of the following are meanings of R from the acronym “RESEARCHER” that summarizes the qualities of a good researcher,
EXCEPT:
a. resourceful b. responsible c. religious d. research-oriented
6. To solve a problem, to share knowledge and to widen one’s perspective are just some of the ______________ of research.
a. areas b. functions c. purposes d. characteristics
7. In research, approaches can either be subjective or objective. To be subjective is to focus on feelings/emotions and to be objective
is to dwell on facts.
a. Both statements are true. c. First statement is true, second statement is false.
b. Both statements are false. d. First statement is false, second statement is true.
8. It is essential for any research work to be reliable and truthful. To do this, a researcher can only get information based on his own
knowledge.
a. Both statements are true. c. First statement is true; second statement is false.
b. Both statements are false. d. First statement is false; second statement is true.
9. All of the following are steps under analyzing and interpreting data as a step in research, EXCEPT:
a. listing data b. representing data c. breaking down data d. explaining data
10. What is the last and final step of research wherein its goal is to disseminate findings and formulate recommendations?
a. specifying purpose b. identifying a problem c. collecting data d. reporting research
11. Which characteristic in research utilizes proven analytical procedures in gathering data?
a. analytical b. methodical c. logical d. cyclical
12. Researchers should collect knowledge from reliable sources. What does the word reliable mean?
a. truthful b. factual c. logical d. all of the above
13. Which characteristic of a good researcher postulates him to be careful to conduct his study at the right time and at the right
place?
a. healthy criticism b. intellectual creativity c. intellectual honesty d. prudence
14. Being methodical and logical are equally significant characteristics in research. One cannot be methodical without being logical.
a. Both statements are true. c. First statement is true; second statement is false.
b. Both statements are false. d. First statement is false; second statement is true.
15. A fertilizer was used to increase the growth of plants. What variable does the underlined phrase refer to?
a. independent b. dependent c. controlled d. cannot be determined
16. Different voltages were used to measure the speed of an electric motor. What variable does the underlined phrase refer to?
a. independent b. dependent c. controlled d. cannot be determined
17. Why is there a need for researchers to confirm new and reliable knowledge?
a. Not all information are correct. c. Not all information can be found.
b. Not all information have authors. D. Not all information are available.
18. Which of the following is NOT considered as an information website in the internet?
a. Google b. Wikipedia c. Academia d. Lazada
19. Empirical evidences are highly important in research. These evidences are based on _______________.
a. books b. agencies c. experiences d. the internet
20. Which of the following is NOT a consideration in the formulation of research questions?
a. questions seeking answers c. conditions to be improved
b. respondents to be determined d. areas of concern
21. Which quality of a good researcher allows him to work in a short span of time without the quality of the product being
compromised?
a. scientific b. honest c. efficient d. effective
22. What quality of research questions is given weight when researchers only have a given time to complete the study?
a. general b. specific c. broad d. wide in scope
23. Different water openings using the same faucet gather respective amounts of water. What variable does the underlined phrase
refer to?
a. independent b. dependent c. controlled d. cannot be determined
24. Which quality of a good researcher entails him to make the most out of the things he used without spending a lot of finances?
a. religious b. economical c. scientific d. effective
25. For instance, one of the respondents did not provide all the information in the questionnaire, what is the right thing for
researchers to do?
a. Threaten and force the respondent to fill in the information.
b. Supply the information without the respondent’s consent.
c. Require the respondent to provide all necessary information.
d. Respect the respondent’s decision and consider the questionnaire.
26. It is essential for researchers to gather and collect data. If there is a need for them to represent information using numbers and
figures, their research is focused on qualitative approach.
a. Both statements are true. c. First statement is true; second statement is false.
b. Both statements are false. d. First statement is false; second statement is true.
27. All of the following are characteristics of a good research, EXCEPT:
a. intellectual curiosity b. intellectual accountability c. intellectual honesty d. intellectual creativity
28. If researchers are students, the most fitting research problems should revolve around _______________.
a. the government b. the community c. the school d. the church
29. Qualitative research design is much easier than quantitative design. It has more emphasis on numerical data and statistics.
a. Both statements are true. c. First statement is true; second statement is false.
b. Both statements are false. d. First statement is false; second statement is true.
30. Which characteristic of a good research establishes problem as the beginning and ending of any research work?
a. methodical b. replicability c. analytical d. cyclical

II. IDENTIFICATION (31-40)

Directions: Retention counts. Read each statement carefully. Identify to which the statement is thoroughly focused between the two
given options. Shade the oval of your choice.

O Qualitative O Quantitative 31. This design states the purpose and research questions in a general and broad way.
O Qualitative O Quantitative 32. This design collects data from a large number of people using instruments.
O Qualitative O Quantitative 33. This design provides a major role for literature.
O Researchable O Not Researchable 34. What is the best practice for vocabulary acquisition and enhancement?
O Researchable O Not Researchable 35. What is the most ideal design in research for researchers who have limited time to prepare?
O Researchable O Not Researchable 36. What scholastic shortcoming is more prevalent today --- absenteeism or financial lapses?
O Constitutive O Operational 37. Teachers refer to the junior and senior high school educators of Aurora NHS – S.Y. 2019-2020.
O Constitutive O Operational 38. Teachers refer to those people whose occupation is to instruct.
O Constitutive O Operational 39. Local Government Unit refers to the governing jurisdiction of Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur.
O Constitutive O Operational 40. Local Government Unit refers to the office, authority or function of a local governing body.

III. MATCHING TYPE (41-47)

Directions: In this section, identify the characteristics of research contained in Column A by matching it with their respective
meaning/s in Column B. Write only the letter of your choice in the space provided before every number.

Column A Column B

__________ 41. Empirical a. Research is conducted using systematic method and procedures
__________ 42. Replicability and without bias.
__________ 43. Analytical b. Research is based on valid procedures and principles.
__________ 44. Critical c. Research utilizes cautious procedures in gathering data.
__________ 45. Cyclical d. Research starts and ends with a problem.
__________ 46. Methodical e. Research is based on direct experience and observation.
__________ 47. Logical f. Research design and procedures are repeated to arrive at valid
and conclusive results.
“I was meant to cross your path for a
h. Research exhibits careful and precise judgments.
reason.”
- Sir Tophe

IV. MEMORY TEST (48-50)

Directions: Among the ten (10) Values of Research to Man, enumerate the three (3) values that were assigned to you during the last
oral recitation for the subject. Remember that your teacher had recorded those respective numbers; so only enumerate those that
were designated to you. This could be done in any order. Write the statements neatly and legibly.

48.
49.
50.
“I was meant to cross your path for a reason.”
- Sir Tophe