- The document contains a 50 item multiple choice exam on research fundamentals. The questions cover topics like research designs, sampling, validity, reliability, data analysis, findings and conclusions. - A table of profile data is provided on selected Grade 12 students which includes variables like age, religion, family characteristics, income level, and study patterns. Questions relate this data to formulating research questions. - The exam tests understanding of key research concepts and processes including developing research questions, choosing appropriate designs and methods, effectively analyzing and reporting results.

1. Inquiries, Investigation and Immersion
FINAL EXAM
Multiple Choice
Directions: Read each statement/question meaningfully and write the letter that corresponds to your choice.
1. In a researchstudyentitled“Exploringthe ExperiencesandChallengesof Teenage MomsinSanJacinto”,whatwould
be the researchdesignsuitedtothiskindof study?
a. correlational research b. groundedtheory c. experimental d.phenomenology
2. Using the Slovin’sformula, if the populationis5,000 and youwill use tenpercentmarginof error, the sample size
will be________. a. 88 b. 99 c. 87 d.98
3. If the researchinstrumentismodified,the researcherneedsto __________the questionnaire.
a. validate b. test c. adopt c. review
4. This containsthe listof areasor fieldsrelevanttoan organizationfromwhicharesearcherchoosesaresearchtopic.
a. researchagenda c. scope and delimitation
b. bibliography d. researchquestions .
5. A studyof the effectsof the newdiettreatmentplanoninsulinlevelsof diabeticpatientsisanexample of
__________ study.
a. experimental c. correlational
b. descriptive d. quasi-experimental
6. What kindof studythat exploresandobservesrelationships?
a. experimental b. descriptive c. correlational d.quasi-experimental
7. A studyof relationshipbetween IQandclinical depressionisunderwhattype of researchdesign?
a. experimental b. descriptive c. correlational d. quasi-experimental
8. The followingare the datagatheringtoolsexcept _________.
a. surveyquestionnaire b.records/documents c. testinstruments d.reviewer
9. What samplingformulais n = N ?
1+ Ne²
a. Slovin b. Lynch c. Martinez d. Duterte
10. If the testinstrumentisoriginal/revised,validityis___________.
a. highlyneeded b.not needed c. unimportant d. slightlyneeded
11 A researchinstrumentthatgivesthe same resultsevenitisconducted twice is____________.
a. reliable b.valid c. validated d. tested
12-13. In the ________ study,specificvariablesare studiedwhile in_________ study,we studythe whole andnotthe
variables. a. qualitative b. quantitative c. literature review d. graduate studies
14. Which of the following is an alternative hypothesis?
a. There is significant difference between the performances of the two groups.
b. There is no significant difference between the performances of the two groups.
c. There must be no significant difference between the performances of the two groups
d. There is no significant difference on the scores of the two groups.
15. What statistical toolscanbe usedinthe question“Isthere significantdifferencebetweenthe performanceand
profile variablesof the respondents?”
a. Chi-Square test,Spearmanrho,Pearsonr c. Man-Whitney,Kolmogorov, Mosesextremereaction
b. t-test, z-test, ANOVA d.frequencycountsandpercentages
16. What research instrument is being used for experimental studies?
a. records/documents b. questionnaire c. test instrument d. interview guide
17. What research design is for the topic like “Test Anxiety and LET Ratings of Teachers”?
a. experimental c. correlational b. descriptive d. quasi-experimental
18. The following are the advantages of experimental design except ______.
a. It gives researcher tight control over independent factors
b. It allows researcher to test key relationships with as few confounding factors as possible.
c. It allows for direct causal testing.
d. It requires a large amount of planning, training, and time.
Republic of the Philippines
Region I
PANGASINAN DIVISION II
SAN JACINTONATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR HIGH
SAN JACINTO

2. 19. Which of the following serves as a research plan or scheme implemented to answer the research problems?
a. research title b. research design d. research questions d. research background
20- 21 The _______ describes the place where the study was conducted and may include a rationale behind its choice
while the ______describes the population (subject of the study) of interest, the criteria used for selecting the population
sample and the procedure used in getting the sample size.
a. locale of the study b. significance of the study c. background of the study d. sampling plan
22-23. If a standardized research instrument was used, the complete details of the source must be ________ while if self-
constructed research instrument (e.g. questionnaire) was used, details on how reliability and validity of the
instrument was established must be _______.
a. cited d. omitted c. presented d. reviewed
24. The following must be observed in the instrumentation and data collection except _______.
a. The researcher describes in detail the particular method used in gathering data.
b. The researcher describes what the instrument measured, how it was interpreted, to whom it was administered and
how it was administered.
c. The researcher presents how the validity and reliability of the research instruments were established.
d. The researcher interprets and analyses the data gathered.
Below is the profile of the selected Grade 12 SHS students in San Jacinto National High School. Read and
analyze the given data, then, answer the questions that follow.
Variable Categories Frequency Percentages
Age Young 39
Middle 4
Old 7
Religion Roman Catholic 45
Jehovah’s Witnesses 1
Mormon 1
Born Again Christian 3
Iglesia ni Cristo 0
Numberof Childrenin
the Family
Small 20
Medium 13
Large 17
Monthly FamilyIncome Very Small Wage 21
Small wage 15
Average wage 10
High wage 4
Study Patterns Best Place to Study
- at home 4
- school library 2
- in the canteen 0
- along the beach 0
- no definite place 44
Most Convenient time to Study
-before coming to school 5
-during vacant hours 11
-after school hours 2
-in the afternoon 1
-before going to bed 21
-no definite length of time 10
-alone ina private place 37
-withmyfriends 0
-while eating 10
-while viewingTV 3
Time SpentinStudying
1 hour 21
1 ½ hour 3
2 hours 16
3 hours 6
4 hours 4

3. 25. In the variable” number of children in the family”, which has the percentage of 26?
a. small b. medium c. large d. none of the above
26. In the variable “best place to study” under study patterns, the variable that has highest percentage is _______.
a. 88 b. 98 c. 76 d. 24
27-28.The selected Grade 12 SHS students considered _________ as the most convenient time to study with the
percentage of _________ a .before going to bed b. during vacant hours c. 42 d. 24
29-30.The respondents considered _________ as the most effective way of studying with the percentage of _________.
a .alone in a private place b. with my friends c. 74 d. 20
31-32. When it comes to the time spent in studying, majority of the respondents spent _______ in studying with the
percentage of _______. a. 1 hour b. 2 hours c. 42 d. 52
33. Based from the given data, what research question can be formulated?
a. What is the profile of the respondents in terms of :
1. age;
2. religion;
3. number of children in the family;
4. monthly family income; and
5. study patterns?
b. Is there significant relationship between the performance of the Grade 12 students and the profile variables?
c. What program could be formulated to reduce drop-out rates?
d. Is there significant difference between the performance of the respondents and their study patterns?
34. From the data given, which has the highest percentage along religion?
a. Roman Catholic b. Iglesia ni Kristo c. Mormon d. Born Again
35-36. Majority of the respondents have _________ as monthly family income with _______ percentage?
a. average wage b. very small wage c. 42 d. 40
37. In the table reading, the researcher should give the _______ of the results.
a. preferred data b. highlights c. least significant d. rejected null
38. The researcher used _________ method in presenting the results.
a. tabular b. graphical c. textual d. pictorial
39. Presented data must be _____________.
a. shared b. interpreted c. distributed d. given
40. The arrangement of the findings and conclusions must be based on the research ___________ formulated.
a. interpretations b. research title c. rationale d. questions
41. Summary of findings should be written in _________form instead of enumeration.
a. tabular c. graphical c. paragraph d. pictorial
42. These are brief, generalized statements in answer to the main problem and specific sub-problems based
on the findings.
a. research questions b. research titles c. conclusions d. recommendations
43. Conclusions should not be repetitions of any statements anywhere in the thesis but they could be
the_________ if necessary and should be worded differently.
a. recapitulations b. redundancy c. overall results d. recommendations
44. These may include suggestions for further studies or the continuance of a good practice.
a. recapitulations b. redundancy c. overall results d. recommendations
45. Where do researchers place all materials/references used and reviewed which arranged in alphabetical order with
respect to the names of the authors?
a. appendices b. bibliography c. table of contents d. copyright page
46. The _________of a research study should be presented in the order of the research questions.
a. findings b. definition of terms c. appendices d. literature review
47. Appendix section may contain the following except ________.
a. letter and other forms of communication (e.g. letter of transmittal)
b. Instruments used (e.g. questionnaire)
c. sample computations, additional tables, figures and plate
d. acknowledgement
48. The acronym IMRAD as used for publication means___________.
a. Introduction, Methodology, Results and Discussion.
b. Introduction, Mythology, Review and Discussion
c. Interaction, Methods, Review and Discussion
d. Introduction, Methodology, Recall and Discussion
49. They are group of experts who help the researcher by giving some comments, suggestions and corrections to improve
the manuscript. a. tutors b. mentors c. panelists/ panel members d. supporters
50. Revisions by chapter based on the suggestions and recommendations of the panel members are highly ________.
a. needed b. negated c. reviewed d. suggested
Prepared by: Checked: Approved:
ELSA Q. TERRE, Ed.D. MIKE G. DACASIN PERLITA B. OSTREA
Teacher III Assistant Principal II Principal IV