Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region 1
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF PANGASINAN II
PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2 (QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH)

NAME: _____________________________ Grade/ Section_____________ Date: ________ Score: _______

MULTIPLE CHOICE
DIRECTIONS: Select the BEST answer for each of the following question. WRITE THE LETTER OF YOUR CHOICE
ON THE SPACE PROVIDED BEFORE EACH NUMBER. (1 point each)

______1. What is the primary goal of quantitative research?

a) To explore subjective experiences
b) To understand complex social phenomena
c) To quantify data and generalize results
d) To gain in-depth insights into individual cases
______2. Which of the following is an example of a quantitative research design?
a) Case study
b) Ethnography
c) Experiment
d) Grounded theory
______3. What is a variable in the context of quantitative research?
a) A constant factor that does not change
b) A factor that changes and is measured or manipulated in a study
c) A factor that remains the same across different groups
d) A factor that is not relevant to the study
______4. What is the purpose of random sampling in quantitative research?
a) To ensure that every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected
b) To select participants based on specific criteria
c) To minimize bias in the selection process
d) To increase the generalizability of the study results
______5. Which statistical test is used to determine if there is a significant difference between the means of two
independent groups?
a) t-test
b) ANOVA
c) Chi-square test
d) Correlation
______6. What is the purpose of a control group in an experimental study?
a) To provide a baseline for comparison with the experimental group
b) To ensure that the study is ethical
c) To eliminate confounding variables
d) To increase the external validity of the study
______7. Which of the following is a measure of central tendency?
a) Standard deviation
b) Range
c) Mean
d) Variance
______8. What is the role of a hypothesis in quantitative research?
a) To provide a tentative explanation for observed phenomena
b) To guide the research process
c) To predict the outcome of the research
d) All of the above
_______9. What is the purpose of inferential statistics in quantitative research?
a) To describe the characteristics of a sample
b) To make inferences about a population based on sample data
c) To test hypotheses and make predictions
d) To summarize and analyze data
______10. Which of the following is NOT a type of quantitative research design?
a) Longitudinal
b) Cross-sectional
c) Descriptive
d) Ethnographic
_____11. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of quantitative research?
a) It focuses on understanding subjective experiences.
b) It involves the collection and analysis of numerical data.
c) It uses statistical methods to analyze data.
d) It seeks to establish causal relationships.
_____12. What is the purpose of a correlation study in quantitative research?
a) To determine the cause-and-effect relationship between variables.
b) To establish the strength and direction of the relationship between two variables.
c) To compare the means of two or more groups.
d) To describe the characteristics of a single variable.
____13. Which of the following is an example of a quasi-experimental design?
a) Randomized controlled trial (RCT)
b) Pretest-posttest design
c) Case-control study
d) Cross-sectional study
_____14. What is the primary advantage of using a survey in quantitative research?
a) It allows for in-depth exploration of complex phenomena.
b) It provides qualitative data that can be easily analyzed.
c) It allows for the collection of data from a large number of respondents.
d) It is less prone to bias compared to other data collection methods.
_____15. What is the purpose of randomization in experimental research?
a) To ensure that the sample is representative of the population.
b) To eliminate the influence of confounding variables.
c) To increase the generalizability of the results.
d) To control for the effects of participant expectations.
_____16. What is the main advantage of using secondary data in quantitative research?
a) It is more cost-effective than primary data collection.
b) It allows for greater control over the research process.
c) It provides more accurate and reliable results.
d) It allows for the collection of data that is tailored to the specific research questions.
____17. Which of the following is an example of a probability sampling method?
a) Convenience sampling
b) Purposive sampling
c) Simple random sampling
d) Snowball sampling
____18. What is the purpose of a null hypothesis in hypothesis testing?
a) To provide an alternative explanation for the research findings.
b) To establish a baseline for comparison with the research hypothesis.
c) To specify the expected direction of the relationship between variables.
d) To guide the selection of statistical tests for analysis.
_____19. Which statistical test is used to determine if there is a significant difference between the means of two independent
groups?
a) t-test
b) ANOVA
c) Chi-square test
d) Pearson correlation coefficient
_____20. What does the p-value in statistical analysis indicate?
a) The probability of making a Type I error
b) The strength of the relationship between variables
c) The probability of obtaining the observed results by chance
d) The degree of freedom in the data
_____21. When is a one-sample t-test used in statistical analysis?
a) When comparing the means of two independent groups
b) When comparing the means of two related groups
c) When comparing the mean of a sample to a known population mean
d) When comparing the means of more than two independent groups
______22. What does the term "statistical power" refer to in hypothesis testing?
a) The probability of rejecting a null hypothesis when it is true
b) The probability of not making a Type II error
c) The sensitivity of a statistical test to detect an effect
d) The precision of the estimate of the effect size
_____23. Which statistical test is used to compare the means of more than two independent groups?
a) Chi-square test
b) ANOVA
c) Independent samples t-test
d) Paired samples t-test
______24. What is the purpose of conducting a post-hoc test after performing an ANOVA?
a) To determine which specific groups differ from each other
b) To test the overall significance of the ANOVA results
c) To check for violations of assumptions in ANOVA
d) To calculate effect sizes for the ANOVA results
_______25. What is the formula for calculating the Pearson correlation coefficient?
a) (Σxy - ΣxΣy) / (n - 1)
b) Σ(x - μ)² / (n - 1)
c) (Σxy) / (ΣxΣy)
d) Σ(x - μ) / (n - 1)
_______26. Which of the following is an assumption of the t-test?
a) The dependent variable is normally distributed
b) The groups being compared have equal variances
c) The sample size is large
d) The data are measured on an ordinal scale
______27. What is a population in the context of research?
a) The individuals or objects that are actually studied in a research project
b) A subset of individuals or objects selected from a larger group
c) The entire group of individuals or objects to which the research findings are intended to apply
d) The specific area or location where the research is conducted
_____28. Which of the following is an example of a probability sampling method?
a) Convenience sampling
b) Purposive sampling
c) Simple random sampling
d) Quota sampling
_____29. What is the purpose of random sampling in research?
a) To ensure that every member of the population has an equal chance of being included in the sample
b) To select participants based on specific criteria
c) To increase the generalizability of the research findings
d) To reduce the cost and time required for data collection
____30. Which of the following sampling methods is most commonly used in survey research?
a) Snowball sampling
b) Stratified sampling
c) Cluster sampling
d) Convenience sampling
_____31. What is the sampling frame in research?
a) The list of all individuals or objects in the population from which the sample is drawn
b) The specific criteria used to select participants for the study
c) The process of selecting participants based on their availability
d) The final sample size determined by the researcher
____32. Which of the following is a disadvantage of using convenience sampling?
a) It is time-consuming and expensive.
b) It may not be representative of the population.
c) It requires a detailed sampling frame.
d) It is not suitable for large-scale studies.
_____33. What is the sampling error in research?
a) The difference between the sample mean and the population mean
b) The difference between the sample size and the population size
c) The difference between the sample variance and the population variance
d) The difference between the sample median and the population median
_____34. When would you use a stratified sampling technique?
a) When the population is homogeneous
b) When the population is too large to enumerate
c) When the population can be easily divided into subgroups
d) When the population is geographically dispersed
____35. What is the main advantage of using a systematic sampling method?
a) It ensures that every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.
b) It is easier to implement compared to other sampling methods.
c) It guarantees a representative sample of the population.
d) It is less prone to bias compared to other sampling methods.
_____36. Which of the following is a consideration when determining the sample size for a research study?
a) The availability of resources
b) The level of significance
c) The effect size
d) All of the abovel

_____22. If the alternative hypothesis is “A variable differs significantly from hypothesized mean.” What data analysis will
be used?
A. ANOVA C. Dependent pair sample t-test
B. Chi-square test of independence D. One sample T-test

_____23. Which of the following is a branch of statistics that focuses on conclusions, generalizations,
predictions, interpretations, hypotheses, and the like?
A. Bivariate analysis B. Correlation C. Descriptive statistics D. Inferential statistics _____24. Which of the

following is the last part of the experimental research design stages? A. Data collection and analysis B.

Experimentation C. Research objectives D. Selection process _____25. Mentioning in your paper the sources of your

data is applying the______. A. Copyright law B. Corporate law C. Language rules D. School rules

_____26. Independent variable is the stimulus or cause variable chosen by the researcher to determine the
relationship of an observed phenomenon. On the given study entitled “Effectiveness of Teaching
Mathematics as Perceived by K to 12 Students of Public and Private Schools in the Municipality of Alcala”,
identify the independent variable by choosing the letter that represents the item. A. Effectiveness C. Teaching
Mathematics B. K to 12 Students of Public and Private Schools D. B and C

_____27. How will you write the citation in Chicago Manual of Style using the author-date?

A. Full surname first, then copyright date. C. Full surname first, then the pages.
B. Full Middle name first, then the pages. D. Full surname first, then the date and pages.

_____28. Which of the following is an example of MLA Referencing style as a bibliography/ reference? A. Floro,
J.A. (2016). The Colds Virus. Quezon City: GB Press
B. Decena, Fely G. Globalization.(Quezon City: GB Press.2016).
C. Oropesa, N.C. and Danes, J.L. (2017). Coron Islands. Baguio City: KLM Company. D. Alegre, R. (July
2016). “ Social-Media networks.” Personality growth. Retrieved from http:// www.inter.com/ Jol/ labor.htm/

_____29. Which of the following is an example of APA Referencing style as a bibliography/ reference? A.Mariano
Lopez. Tropical Depressions.
B.Carillo, Cory. The Marcos Regime. (n.p.,n.D.)
C.Gorrez, B.M. (2017). The Philippine Educational System. Manila: Adarna Publishing House. D.Smith,
Robert. “Email Craze.” Interactions. July 2016. http:// www.inter.com/ Jol/ labor.htm/

_____30. Which of the following sampling technique is used when you are putting all the names of population members in
a box and draw from the box the total number of the sample?
A. Availability B. Cluster C. Simple random B. Snowball

_____31. Tristan accommodate extra-willing people to act as the respondents in his study. What is the type of sampling
technique that he had used?
A. Cluster B. Simple random C. Stratified D. Voluntary

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_____32. The following are guidelines in formulating interview questions EXCEPT ________. A. Use
clear and simple language.
B. Use acronyms, abbreviations, jargons, and highfaluting terms.
C. Let one question elicit only one answer: no double-barrel question.
 D. Express your point in exact, specific, bias-free, and gender-free language.

_____33. Joy is a Grade 12 ABM student who is currently conducting her research titled “Leadership Styles of
Sangguniang Kabataan in Alcala, Pangasinan”. She then gave a paper containing series of questions to be
answered by the SK for her to obtain statistical information. What quantitative data gathering technique did she
use?
A. Interview B. Observation C. Survey D. Questionnaire

_____34. The use of white bond paper having the size of 8 ½ x 11 inches, providing 1 ½ inches left margin, plus one
inches top-bottom margin, and the use of font style and size of standard Times Roman is a mechanic of a
research report under _______.
A. Final draft B. Footnotes C. Index D. Physical appearance

_____35. Which part of the research paper explains the procedure in collecting and analyzing data and also describes
the sources of data?
A. Introduction B. Methodology C. Results and Discussion D. Review of Related Literature

_____36. Among the specified choices, which is NOT a characteristic of a good research topic? A. It can
be investigated through the collection and analysis of datA.
B. It focuses on a philosophical or ethical issue.
C. It is theoretically or practically significant.
D. It is ethical.

_____37. The following are the purposes of Review of Related Literature EXCEPT____________. A. To
familiarize yourself with technical terms related to your research
B. To discover the relation of your research with previous research studies
C. To obtain information on the accuracy or relevance of your research questions
D. To establish a logical relationship between the hypothesis and the research problem.

_____38. What quasi-experimental design Malia will use when the population is so large where she found difficulty in
choosing a group to study?
A. Matched comparison group design
B. Time-series quasi-experimental design
C. Counter-balance quasi-experimental design
D. Single-subject quasi-experimental design.

_____39. Supremo applied control to one group to examine the effects of all treatment and conditions to control variables.
What quasi-experimental design did he used?
A. Matched comparison group design
B. Time-series quasi-experimental design
C. Single-subject quasi-experimental design.
D. Counter-balance quasi-experimental design

_____40. The process of collecting data through experimentation involves selection of subjects, pre-testing, the subjects
prior to the application of any treatment or condition and giving the subjects post-test to determine the effects of
the treatment on them. Which of the following combination or mixture of components do some research studies
adopt?
A. treatment, pretest then post-test
B. Post-test, treatment then pre-test
C. Pre-test, treatment then post-test
D. Pre-test, post-test then multiple treatments

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_____41. The importance of quantitative research across different discipline lies greatly in the creation of results that
should reflect exact measurement and a thorough analysis of data. Statements given below emphasize the
essentiality of quantitative research excluding:
A. It is useful in obtaining objective understanding of people, places, and events in this world. B. It
attaches accurate or exact meanings to objects or subjects.
C. It is an effective method to obtain information about specified personality traits of a group. D. It has inflated
meanings resulting from the researcher’s bias or personal attachment to things related to the research.
_____42. Which of the following is NOT included in the guidelines in writing research titles? A. The title must contain the
subject matter of the study, the population, and the period when the data were gathered or will be granted.
B. The title can use the terms “An Analysis…An Investigation…A Study of…”
C. The title is formulated before the start of the research work.
D. The title must be brief and concise as possible.

_____43. The following are considered as purpose of hypotheses EXCEPT______.

A. They give the right direction of the research.
B. They provide you on which aspect of the research to focus on.
C. Hypotheses must be expressed in a declarative sentence.
D. They provide opportunities to prove the relationship between variables.

_____44. Harry control the variables through multiple observations of the subjects before and after the treatment or
condition applied to the experimental group. The purpose of serial observations is to see the connection between
the pre-test and the post-test after a treatment or condition has taken place. What quasi-experimental design did he
used?
A. Matched comparison group design
B. Time-series quasi-experimental design
C. Counter-balance quasi-experimental design
D. Single-subject quasi-experimental design.

_____45. Why do they considered recommendation section to be optional in some cases? A.

Because others copy the recommendation section from others.
B. Because others give recommendations which are not necessary.
C. Because of teachers’ instructions or discipline specific rules.
D. Because it is simply not needed in research.

_____46. If you were to create a research problem with reference to the title “Survival Rate of Culturing Koi in Aquarium
Using Fish Meal and Bread Meal as Supplemental Feeds”. Which of the following will you EXCLUDE?
A. What is the survival rate of Koi cultured in aquarium using fish meal and bread meal as supplemental feeds?
B. What is the mean of survival rate increment of Koi cultured in aquarium using fish meal and bread meal as
supplemental feeds?
C. Is there a significant difference between the survival rate of Koi cultured in aquarium using fish meal and bread
meal as supplemental feeds?
D. Is there a significant difference on the mean weight increment Koi cultured in aquarium using fish meal and
bread meal as supplemental feeds?

_____47. Fenella conducts research on students attitudes and performances. If you are to help her formulate the statement
of the problem, which of the following would you propose her to consider? A. Sub-problem on the background,
expected conclusions, implications and recommendations of the research should be expecteD.
B. The general problem should not be stated in such a way that it is not answerable by yes or no,
when and where.

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C. Each sub-problem should not be as intensive in coverage as the others along mutually exclusive
dimensions.
D. The sub-problem should be arranged in illogical order.

_____48. How will you construct the review of related literature if you are conducting research on improving the reading
skills of Grade 7 students?
A. Clarify the research questions then search, evaluate and plan the literature based on the research
questions before summarizing the collected resources.
B. Clarify the research questions and include everything you want in the Review of Related Literature. C. Search
and evaluate research studies based on your scope and delimitation.
D. List and gather all the resources and summarize immediately.

49-50: Given the table below. Give your interpretation based on the data presented. Table 1

The Respondents Attitudes Towards their Family

Indicators AWM Descriptive
Equivalent
 1.Parents guidance is needed in 3.23 Moderately
my schooling. Favorable
2.A happy, harmonious family 3.43 Moderately
relationship inspires me to do Favorable
well in school.
3.My attitude towards schooling 4.30 Favorable
is influenced by my parents and
siblings at home.
4.Too much preaching and 4.04 Favorable
moralizing from my parents are
good for me.

5.Helping parents in the 4.00 Favorable

household and farm chores are
my obligation when attending
school.

Overall 3.80 Favorable

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