PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1

3rd PERIODICAL TEST

Name: ____________________________________________ Date: _____________
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Direction: Read and understand the questions. Choose and shade the letter of the correct
answers on the answer sheet.

1. Which of the following is NOT a reason why research is important in daily life?
A. It helps us make informed decisions
B. It allows us to discover new knowledge and innovations
C. It helps us develop critical thinking skills
D. It wastes time and resources

2. How does research contribute to personal growth and development?

A. It helps us gain new skills and knowledge
B. It improves our problem-solving abilities
C. It enhances our creativity and innovation
D. It has no impact on personal growth

3. Which of the following is an example of primary research?

A. Reading a book on a specific topic
B. Conducting surveys or interviews
C. Analyzing data from previous studies
D. Reviewing articles written by experts

4. Why is it important to critically evaluate research sources?

A. To ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information
B. To waste time and effort
C. To avoid plagiarism
D. To support personal biases and opinions

5. How does research contribute to societal progress?

A. It helps solve complex problems and challenges
B. It promotes evidence-based decision making
C. It leads to technological advancements
D. It has no impact on societal progress

6. Which of the following is an example of quantitative research?

A. Conducting interviews with experts in a field
B. Observing and recording behaviors in a natural setting
C. Analyzing numerical data and statistics
D. Reviewing literature on a specific topic

7. What is the role of research in the field of medicine?

A. It helps develop new treatments and medications
B. It has no impact on medical advancements
C. It supports personal beliefs and opinions
D. It is only used for academic purposes

8. How does research contribute to career success?

A. It helps us stay updated with the latest industry trends
B. It improves our problem-solving and analytical skills
C. It enhances our ability to make informed decisions
D. It is irrelevant to career success

9. Which of the following is an example of qualitative research?

A. Analyzing numerical data and statistics
B. Conducting experiments in a controlled environment
C. Observing and recording behaviors in a natural setting
D. Reviewing articles written by experts
10. Why is it important to cite sources in research?
A. To give credit to the original authors and avoid plagiarism
B. To make the research appear more credible
C. To support personal biases and opinions
D. To save time and effort in conducting research
11. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of research?
A. Systematic and organized
B. Objective and unbiased
C. Replicable and verifiable
D. Subjective and opinion-based

12. What is the first step in the research process?

A. Collecting data C. Formulating a research question
B. Analyzing data D. Drawing conclusions

13. Which of the following is an example of qualitative research?

A. Conducting surveys C. Analyzing statistical data
B. Observing behavior D. Experimenting with variables

14. What is the purpose of conducting a literature review in research?

A. To summarize previous research findings
B. To identify research gaps and unanswered questions
C. To provide a theoretical framework for the study
D. All of the above

15. Which of the following is an ethical consideration in research?

A. Informed consent from participants C. Avoiding harm to participants
B. Confidentiality of participant information D. All of the above

16. What is the difference between primary and secondary research?

A. Primary research involves collecting new data, while secondary research uses existing data.
B. Primary research is more reliable than secondary research.
C. Primary research is more time-consuming than secondary research.
D. Secondary research is more objective than primary research.

17. Which of the following sampling methods is most likely to result in a representative sample?
A. Convenience sampling C. Random sampling
B. Snowball sampling D. Purposive sampling

18. What is the purpose of statistical analysis in research?

A. To summarize and describe data
B. To test hypotheses and make inferences
C. To identify patterns and relationships
D. All of the above

19. Which of the following is an example of a research bias?

A. Confirmation bias C. Observer bias
B. Sampling bias D. All of the above

20. What is the role of peer review in the research process?

A. To ensure the quality and validity of research findings
B. To provide constructive feedback to researchers
C. To identify any potential flaws or limitations in the study
D. All of the above

21. Which of the following statements best describes quantitative research?

A. It focuses on understanding subjective experiences and meanings.
B. It uses numerical data and statistical analysis to draw conclusions.
C. It relies on observations and interviews to gather data.
D. It aims to explore complex social phenomena.

22. What is the main goal of qualitative research?

A. To establish cause-and-effect relationships.
B. To generalize findings to a larger population.
C. To understand the meaning and context of a phenomenon.
D. To measure and quantify variables.
23. Which of the following is a characteristic of quantitative research?
A. It involves small sample sizes.
B. It relies on open-ended questions.
C. It uses statistical analysis to interpret data.
D. It focuses on in-depth interviews.

24. Which research approach is more likely to use surveys and questionnaires?
A. Quantitative research. B. Qualitative research.

25. Which type of research is more suitable for exploring complex social phenomena?
A. Quantitative research. B. Qualitative research.

26. What is the role of the researcher in qualitative research?

A. To remain detached and objective.
B. To actively participate and engage with participants.
C. To collect numerical data for analysis.
D. To conduct experiments and manipulate variables.

27. Which research method is more likely to use random sampling?

A. Quantitative research. B. Qualitative research.

28. Which type of research is more focused on understanding subjective experiences and meanings?
A. Quantitative research. B. Qualitative research.

29. Which research approach is more likely to use coding and thematic analysis?
A. Quantitative research. B. Qualitative research.

30. Which type of research is more suitable for generating hypotheses and theories?
A. Quantitative research. B. Qualitative research.

31. Which of the following is an example of qualitative research?

a) Conducting surveys to gather numerical data
b) Analyzing interviews to understand participants' experiences
c) Conducting experiments to test cause and effect relationships
d) Observing behavior in a controlled setting

32. In the field of biology, what type of research involves studying the genetic makeup of organisms?
A. Experimental research C. Descriptive research
B. Observational research D. Genetic research

33. What is the purpose of exploratory research?

A. To test hypotheses and establish cause and effect relationships
B. To describe and document phenomena in detail
C. To gain a deeper understanding of a research topic
D. To collect numerical data for statistical analysis

34. Which research method is commonly used in social sciences to study human behavior?
A. Case study C. Experimental research
B. Survey research D. Content analysis

35. In the field of physics, what type of research involves conducting experiments to test theories and principles?
A. Observational research C. Descriptive research
B. Experimental research D. Correlational research

36. What is the main goal of action research?

A. To develop new theories and concepts
B. To solve practical problems and improve practices
C. To describe and document phenomena in detail
D. To test cause and effect relationships

37. Which research method is commonly used in anthropology to study different cultures?
A. Experimental research C. Survey research
B. Ethnographic research D. Correlational research

38. What is the purpose of historical research?

A. To test hypotheses and establish cause and effect relationships
 B. To describe and document past events and their significance
C. To gain a deeper understanding of a research topic
D. To collect numerical data for statistical analysis

39. In the field of economics, what type of research involves analyzing existing data to identify patterns and
trends?
A. Experimental research C. Descriptive research
B. Observational research D. Quantitative research

40. Which research method is commonly used in education to study the effectiveness of teaching strategies?
A. Case study C. Survey research
B. Experimental research D. Action research

41. What is the purpose of comparative research?

A. To test hypotheses and establish cause and effect relationships
B. To describe and document phenomena in detail
C. To compare different groups or variables to identify similarities and differences
D. To collect numerical data for statistical analysis

42. In the field of psychology, what type of research involves observing and analyzing behavior in natural
settings?
A. Experimental research C. Descriptive research
B. Observational research D. Correlational research

43. What is the main goal of theoretical research?

A. To develop new theories and concepts
B. To solve practical problems and improve practices
C. To describe and document phenomena in detail
D. To test cause and effect relationships

44. Which research method is commonly used in medicine to study the effectiveness of treatments?
A. Case study C. Survey research
B. Experimental research D. Clinical trial

45. What is the purpose of cross-sectional research?

A. To test hypotheses and establish cause and effect relationships
B. To describe and document phenomena in detail
C. To compare different groups or variables at a specific point in time
D. To collect numerical data for statistical analysis

46. Why is qualitative research important across fields of inquiry?

A. It provides precise and measurable data for analysis
B. It allows for a deeper understanding of complex social phenomena
C. It is quicker and more cost-effective than quantitative research
D. It eliminates bias and ensures objective findings

47. Which of the following is a key characteristic of qualitative research?

A. It focuses on generalizing findings to a larger population
B. It uses closed-ended questions for data collection
C. It emphasizes subjective interpretations and meanings
D. It relies solely on statistical analysis for data interpretation

48. In which of the following fields is qualitative research commonly used?

A. Medicine and healthcare C. Mathematics and statistics
B. Engineering and technology D. Economics and finance

49. What is the primary goal of qualitative research?

A. To establish cause-and-effect relationships
B. To predict future outcomes based on data patterns
C. To explore and understand social phenomena in depth
D. To quantify and measure variables for statistical analysis

50. Which of the following is a disadvantage of qualitative research?

A. It is time-consuming and requires extensive resources
B. It lacks objectivity and can be influenced by researcher bias
C. It produces results that are difficult to interpret and generalize
D. It cannot be used to study complex social phenomena
Key Answer

1 D 11 D 21 B 31 B 41 C

2 A 12 C 22 C 32 D 42 B

3 B 13 B 23 C 33 C 43 A

4 A 14 D 24 A 34 A 44 D

5 A 15 D 25 B 35 B 45 C

6 C 16 A 26 B 36 B 46 B

7 A 17 C 27 A 37 B 47 C

8 A 18 D 28 B 38 B 48 A

9 C 19 D 29 B 39 D 49 C

10 A 20 D 30 B 40 B 50 B