_____1. A group of students wanted to conduct a study about the impact of modular distance learning to Grade 12 SHS students. What is the most appropriate research design to consider?


A. Correlational
B. Descriptive
C. Experimental
D. Quasi-Experimental


_____2. Which DOES NOT show positive correlation among variables?

A. The more time you spend running on a treadmill, the more calories you will burn.

B. When an employee works more hours his pay check increases proportionately.

C. The longer your hair grows the more shampoo you will need.

D. The colder the weather outside increases electricity consumption.


_____3. Which is NOT TRUE about quasi – experimental research design?

A. random assignment

B. intervention implemented

C. includes comparison group

D. alternative when true experiment is not possible



_____4. Which is NOT TRUE about true – experimental research design?


A. includes non-equivalent control group

B. intervention implemented

C. random assignment

D. in natural setting



_____5. Using Slovin’s formula, what is the ideal sample if a group of researchers will conduct a study on students’ absenteeism with 1300 SHS population at e = 0.05?


A. 200
B. 280
C.306
D.406


_____6. A research teacher explains with his students the concept of getting the ideal sample for quantitative research in a population. What is the BEST way to exemplify the concept?


A. group activity
B. series of test
C. observation
D. slice of a cake



_____7. Suppose the total students in the TVL strand is 350 - EIM 150 and Bartending 200. A desired sample size of 187 is needed. How many samples are needed from each group?


A. 43 and 144
B. 80 and 107
C. 92 and 95
D. 88 and 99


For items 8 – 10. Identify the type of sampling described in each number using the choices below.


A. Simple Random
B. Systematic
C. Stratified
D. Cluster


_____8. A researcher samples 500 units of a population and wishes to select 50 units out of them.

_____9. A researcher uses the Grade 12 SHS students of PCSHS taking STEM, TVL, HUMSS, and ABM as sample.



_____10. A researcher samples his class by picking 8 numbers from his hat and each number is assigned to a student

_____11. Which can be reflected so that a research instrument is considered valid?

A. It is validated by experts of the discipline/subject

B. It is well-crafted without grammatical errors

C. It could give answers of all the research questions

D. All of the above







_____12. Which method of instrumentation gives a higher reliability?

I. The questionnaires are standardized. All respondents are asked exactly the same questions in the same order.

II. Controlled observation can be easily replicated by other researchers by using the same observation schedule.

III. Structured interviews are easy to prepare as a fixed set of closed questions are used, which are easy to quantify



A. I and II B. II and III C. I and III D. I, II, III

_____ 13. A type of data collection technique that is designed in a manner to legitimize behavior and trust of the respondents is called ___________.

A. Interview B. Survey C. Observation D. Document Review

_____14. What type of questionnaire can be used when respondents are asked to give his/her degree of agreement to a statement?

A. Multiple Choice B. Ranking C. Scales D. Open Ended



_____15. A process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest, in an established systematic fashion enabling one to answer the stated research questions is called _________.

A. Data Gathering C. Interpreting Data

B. Data Tabulation D. Population Sampling



_____16. What should be done by a researcher before data analysis?

A. Analyze data result C. Plot raw data/score in a table B. Apply appropriate statistical treatment D. None of the above



_____17. Which is one of the most important considerations in constructing a close-ended type of survey questionnaire?

A. Arrange the options according to importance

B. Inject the views of the researchers

C. Include all the possible responses D. Have emotionally loaded word



_____18. What part of interview is described when the interviewer introduces himself and states the purpose of the interview?

A. body B. closing C. conclusion D. opening



_____19. Which is NOT a factor to be considered before collection of data?


A. units of collection
B. objectives and scope
C. quantitative expression

D. research literature



_____20. What sampling method should be used if you are just simply utilizing people that are easy to find?

A. Expert
B. Proportional
C. Convenience
D. Snowball



_____21. What interview technique is most convenient to use in collecting accurate and reliable information?

A. Face to face
B. Video call
C. Telephone
D. Questionnaire





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