Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III – CENTRAL LUZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ANGELES CITY
AMSIC INTEGRATED SCHOOL
BARANGAY AMSIC, ANGELES CITY, PAMPANGA

UNIT I TEST
FROM BRAINSTORMING TO DATA GATHERING
NAME DATE

GR. & SEC. TEACHER

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS. Read the questions and select the letter of the correct answer.
Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which instrument makes use of the face-to-face question-and-answer format between the
researcher and a participant/respondent?
A. rating scale C. observation sheet
B. interview guide D. survey questionnaire

2. Which comes first among the following procedures?

A. Planning the proposal
B. Conducting feasibility of the proposed study
C. Collecting data to answer the research questions
D. Reviewing research gaps to find out what to study

3. What method is best applied when there is a need to gather data from a small number of
participants or respondents, and classifying must be applied among them?
A. surveying C. document reviewing
B. interviewing D. focus group discussion

4. If the population is 4,450 with a 5% margin of error, what will be the sample size if you
compute it using Slovin's formula?
A. 672 C. 367
B. 450 D. 325

5. Which research design is applicable when the research intends to explain the evolution or
development of the problem or issue?
A. historical C. descriptive-evaluative
B. exploratory D. descriptive-experimental

6. Which is NOT true in gathering data for research?

A. The data gathering method is determined by the kind of data to be collected.
B. The researcher can designate other people to gather the data needed in the research.
C. The instrument should be customized, when necessary, based on the objective of the
research.
D. The instruments that will be used in research must be standardized to ensure validity
and reliability.

7. Which is last when conducting a research?

A. Validate the instruments to be used in collecting data.
B. Distribute the questionnaires that will be used for the survey.
C. Apply the statistical treatment to the quantitative data in the research.
D. Contact the possible respondents of the research to inform them of your intention to
include them.

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comprehensively questions and follow-up questions from the researcher?
A. interview guide
B. observation notes
C. 5-point rating scale
D. open-ended survey questionnaire

9. Which of the following statements is a statement of result?

A. What is the level of usability of the software?
B. Compare the level of readiness of the two groups.
C. The study focuses only on determining the level of compliance of the institutions.
D. The study provides alternative options in improving the students' reading capacity.

10. Which of these situations does NOT show the ethical responsibility of the researcher?
A. All private data of the participants are strictly kept confidential.
B. The questionnaires were shredded after the utilization of the information gathered.
C. The researcher explained to the participants how the data collected from them would
be used in the research.
D. The researcher may validate the information given by a participant to a person very
close to him/her (e.g., family member) in his/her absence in a follow-up collection.

11. Which section of the first chapter of a research lists the items to be accomplished in the
whole research process?
A. Definition of Terms
B. Significance of the Study
C. Statement of the Problem
D. Theoretical Framework

12. Why is there a need to include open-ended questions in a survey?

A. It challenges the participants to think critically.
B. It conforms to the standard design of survey questionnaires.
C. It collects insights from the respondents as additional data for the research.
D. It breaks the monotony of the questionnaire that only uses predefined answers.

13. Which is NOT a consideration in choosing the appropriate method for research? 3
A. The method fits the data being collected.
B. The method had been effective in similar studies.
C. The method is anchored to the objectives of the research.
D. The method is well known and largely used by other researchers.

14. Uno needs to know about theories in music studies for his paper. Which of these should he
review?
A. Books on music
B. Journal in music arts
C. Popular musical recordings
D. Laws and regulations in the music industry

15. If a researcher wants to show subject-centered discussion of his/her topic, what is the best
organization technique for his/her RRLS?
A. Organize the literature in themes.
B. Organize according to literature or studies.
C. Organize the literature in their years of publication.
D. Organize the literature whether they are foreign or local.

16. Which part of the research explains the procedures to be done and the tools to collect the
needed data?
A. Research Methodology
B. Bibliography and Appendices
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D. Review of Related Literature and Studies

17. Which of these is the most credible source of literature and studies review when conducting
a study on the policy of the state?
A. Workbooks and textbooks
B. Documents from the government
C. Articles from a scientific journal
D. Theses from a reputable university

18. Which of these RRLS activities is done first?

A. Finding the most credible sources of the review.
B. Synthesizing the most important ideas of the literature.
C. Discussing the implications of the literature in relation to the study.
D. Creating themes that will help you organize the ideas of the literature.

19. Which among the choices is not found in a Review of Related Literature and Studies?
A. Synthesis C. Theme discussion
B. Conclusion D. Section introduction

20. Which of the following is the most acceptable as a specific research objective?
A. Interview respondents in sequential order.
B. Conduct focus group discussions to collect data.
C. Analyze the responses using Marxist perspective.
D. Promote social justice by addressing the marginalized sectors.

21. What section of the first chapter of research discusses the benefits of the research to its
stakeholders?
A. Introduction
B. Definition of Terms
C. Significance of the Study
D. Scope and Delimitation of the Study

22. Which of the following statements is a statement of the significance of the objective?
A. What is the level of usability of the software?
B. Compare the level of readiness of the two groups.
C. The study provides alternative options in improving the students' reading capacity.
D. The study focuses only on determining the level of compliance of the institutions.

23. What part of the research presents the questions to be answered in the study?
A. Introduction
B. Definition of Terms
C. Significance of the Study
D. Statement of the Problem

24. Which is NOT a good characteristic of a research objective?

A. General C. Measurable
B. Realistic D. Time-Bound

25. Which section of a concept paper discusses the reasons why the study needs to be
conducted?
A. Schedule C. Expected Output
B. Rationale D. Significance of the Research

26. Which of the following characteristics should NOT be exhibited in the research title?
A. Short in length
B. Uses jargon for the field understudy
C. Descriptive of the content of the study
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27. Which of these sections presents the need for the conduct of the research?
A. Schedule C. Significance of the Study
B. Rationale D. Beneficiaries of the Study

28. Which part of the research paper comprehensively discusses the existing papers and
documents on the study?
A. Introduction
B. Research Methodology
C. Conclusions and Recommendations
D. Review of Related Literature and Studies

29. What is the last to be done in the following activities?

A. Look for a topic to research.
B. Craft the title of the research.
C. Set the schedule of the research.
D. Brainstorm the content of the concept paper.

30. Which question is NOT a major concern in research planning?

A. Is the research feasible?
B. How long will the study be done?
C. What is the interest of the researchers?
D. Who are the beneficiaries of the research?

31. Which of these situations does NOT show the ethical responsibility of the researcher?
A. All private data of the participants are strictly kept confidential.
B. The questionnaires were shredded after the utilization of the information gathered.
C. The researcher explained to the participants how the data collected from them will be
used in the research.
D. The researcher may validate the information given by a participant to a person very
close to him/her (e.g., family member) in his/her absence in a follow-up collection.

32. Why is there a need to include open-ended questions in a survey?

A. It challenges the participants to think critically.
B. It conforms to the standard design of survey questionnaires.
C. It collects insights from the respondents as additional data for the research.
D. It breaks the monotony of the questionnaire that only uses predefined answers.

33. Which is NOT a consideration in choosing the appropriate method for a research?
A. The method fits the data being collected.
B. The method had been effective in similar studies.
C. The method is anchored to the objectives of the research.
D. The method is well known and largely used by other researchers.

34. Which research design is applicable when the research intends to measure the effectiveness
of a system being implemented in an organization?
A. historical C. descriptive-evaluative
B. exploratory D. descriptive-experimental

35. Which is NOT true in gathering data for research?

A. The data gathering method is determined by the kind of data to be collected.
B. The researcher can designate other people to gather the data needed in the research.
C. The instrument should be customized, when necessary, based on the objective of the
research.
D. The instruments that will be used in research must be standardized to ensure validity
and reliability.

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