Department of Education

Region III – Central Luzon

Schools Division of Pampanga
Final Examination in Practical Research 1
Second Semester, SY 2022-2023

Directions: Read each item carefully and write the letter of the correct answer on
your answer sheet.

1. Which sampling involves handpicking subjects usually to suit very specific

intentions?
A. Cluster C. Purposive
B. Convenience D. Stratified
2. Which among the following is also called scientific sampling?
A. Sampling C. Non-probability Sampling
B. Probability Sampling D. Simple Random Sampling
3. Which of the following sampling techniques involves dividing a population
into subgroups based on a relevant characteristic and then randomly
selecting participants from each subgroup?
A. Convenience C. Snowball
B. Quota D. Stratified
4. Which among the following is usually called the lottery method?
A. Sampling C. Non-probability Sampling
B. Probability Sampling D. Simple Random Sampling

5. What is the key difference between cluster sampling and stratified sampling?
A. There is no difference between cluster sampling and stratified sampling.
B. Cluster sampling is a type of non-probability sampling, while stratified
sampling is a type of probability sampling.
C. Cluster sampling involves random selection of individuals from each
strata, while stratified sampling involves random selection of groups or
clusters from each strata.
D. Cluster sampling involves selection of participants based on specific
criteria, while stratified sampling involves dividing the population into
homogenous subgroups.
6. Strata are groups that may include educational qualification, age, gender, and
employment. Which type of sampling involves different strata?
A. Convenience C. Quota
B. Purposive D. Stratified
7. Which of the following is an example of probability sampling?
A. Cluster C. Quota
B. Convenience D. Snowball
8. Which among the following refers to the structure of the study?
A. Introduction C. Methodology
B. Method D. Research Design
9. Which participant selection does not give the entire population the equal
chance to be selected as part of the sample?
A. Sampling C. Non-probability Sampling
B. Probability Sampling D. Simple Random Sampling
10. What refers to the selection process of a researcher in taking participants
from the population for their study?
A. Sampling C. Non probability Sampling
B. Probability Sampling D. Simple Random Sampling
11. Which of the following sampling techniques involves selecting every nth
participant from a population to be included in the sample?
A. Quota C. Stratified
B. Snowball D. Systematic
12. What is the primary reason for using sampling in research?
A. To minimize research costs
B. To ensure the validity of research results
C. To reduce the potential for sampling bias
D. To collect data from the entire population
13. Which of the following is a potential drawback of convenience sampling?
A. It requires a large sample size.
B. It may be subject to researcher bias.
C. It can be time-consuming to implement.
D. It may not be representative of the population.
14. Which among the following refers to the sources of information for the
gathering of data?
A. Participants C. Subjects
B. Respondents D. None of the above
15. Which of the following sampling techniques involves starting with one
participant and then asking that participant to refer others who fit the study
criteria?
A. Convenience C. Snowball
B. Quota D. Stratified
16. Which is the section which deals with the explanation of the research and
the specific methods that were used for the paper?
A. Introduction C. Methodology
B. Method D. Research Design
17. Which refers to the techniques used to collect or generate data?
A. Introduction C. Methodology
B. Method D. Research Design
18. Which sampling refers to the selecting of participants incidentally where the
researcher chooses the participants that are convenient for him/her?
A. Convenience C. Quota
B. Purposive D. Stratified
19. What is the research design that is anchored on obtaining descriptions of the
respondents’ meaningful experiences on various encounters in either writing
or interview?
A. Case study C. Historical research
B. Grounded theory D. Phenomenological research
20. This design looks into the understanding patterns from the codes taken
that turns out to be a general interpretation.
A. Case study C. Historical research
B. Grounded theory D. Phenomenological research
21. Which qualitative research looks into the case of a person, event,
phenomena, or an event in a particular set of time?
A. Case study C. Historical research
B. Grounded theory D. Phenomenological research
22. Which of the following refers to the interview questions, interview schedule or
topic guide, or observation checklist used?
A. Data analysis C. Research design
B. Data collection D. Research instrument
23. Which is NOT a part of ethical considerations?
A. Privacy of the participants is optional.
B. The participants were not subjected to harm.
C. The dignity of the participants were prioritized and respected.
D. The participants gave their full consent in their participants prior to the
conduct of the study.
24. Which is a written document or an oral presentation that delivers the content
of the research needed by the audience/readers?
A. Final Draft C. Research paper
B. Manuscript D. Research report
25. The __________ of the participants should be observed.
A. Anonymity C. Deception
B. Conflict D. Honesty
26. What is the purpose of using open-ended questions in qualitative data
collection?
A. To gather in-depth and detailed information
B. To make the data analysis process easier
C. To control the responses of participants
D. To limit the amount of data collected
27. Which is an action or process of watching something or someone carefully or
in order to gain information?
A. Interview C. Questionnaire
B. Observation D. Survey
28. Which is a face-to-face conversation between a researcher and a participant?
A. Interview C. Questionnaire
B. Observation D. Survey
29. Which of the following is an advantage of using qualitative data collection
methods?
A. The ability to generalize findings to a larger population
B. The use of standardized questions to ensure consistency
C. The ability to capture rich and detailed data
D. The ability to analyze large amounts of data quickly
30. Which part includes the description of the participants and the justification
for selecting these along with the sampling methods?
A. Participants and Sampling Techniques
B. Data Collection Procedure
C. Ethical Consideration
D. Research Instrument
31. Your group mate is not helping with the preparation of the report. What should
you do as a leader?
A. Ignore him/her for passing sake.
B. Kick him/her out immediately.
C. Report him/her to the teacher.
D. Talk to him/her about it.
32. Which is the characteristic of a researcher showing tolerance, sensitivity, and
patience when receiving offensive and unconventional opinions?
A. Clear C. Knowledgeable
B. Gentle D. Structured
33. It is a characteristic of an interviewer that allows him/her to understand and
familiarize himself/herself with the topic by reading history, memoir, articles,
and watch documentaries?
A. Clear C. Knowledgeable
B. Gentle D. Structured
34. While presenting, you forgot what you have to say. What should you do?
A. Panic and freeze.
B. Stop and stare at your teacher.
C. Check the slide and your index card.
D. Signal for help to any of the members.
35. What is the difference between a pattern and a theme in data analysis?
A. A pattern and a theme are interchangeable terms and there is no difference.
B. A pattern refers to quantitative data, while a theme refers to qualitative
data.
C. A pattern is a small subset of data, while a theme encompasses the entire
dataset.
D. A pattern is a recurring trend or feature in the data, while a theme is a
deeper, underlying concept or idea.
36. Which is the use of a notebook and a pen to jot down notes from what the
interviewer says?
A. End with gratitude.
B. Make any notes on your written notes.
C. Write down any observations made during the interview.
D. Transcribe and annotate your notes as soon as you possibly can.
37. Which of the following should not be done when interviewing participants?
A. Ask open-ended questions.
B. Be comfortable with your questions.
C. Ask multiple questions at the same time.
D. Know your questions well enough that you can have a smooth flow of
conversation.
38. Your leader assigned a task to you for reporting but you find it so difficult.
What should you do?
A. Be honest and ask your leader to assist you.
B. Ask your older sibling to do it for you.
C. Complain to your group mates.
D. Do it but with mediocrity.
39. Which among the following does not need to be presented in the conclusion
part as summarized and restated versions?
A. Type of research used
B. Instrument of the Study
C. Major findings of research
D. Overall purpose and objective of the study
40. How is pattern recognition used in data analysis?
A. To identify random or extraneous data points
B. To calculate summary statistics such as means and variances
C. To plot data points on a scatterplot or other visual representation
D. To categorize data into groups based on common characteristics
41. Which should be used when the qualitative data has been collected
through focus groups, interviews, documentary analyses, and
observations?
A. Content analysis C. Textual analysis
B. Statement analysis D. Thematic analysis
42. Which process has a pattern recognition and done within the collected data?
A. Content analysis C. Textual analysis
B. Statement analysis D. Thematic analysis
43. What is the purpose of identifying patterns and themes in data analysis?
A. To identify outliers or anomalies in the data
B. To make predictions or develop models based on the data
C. To summarize the data in a concise, easily interpretable format
D. To provide insight and understanding into the phenomena or system being
studied
44. Which level is the interpretation part where the data are combined and
patterns are implied and inferred in dealing with what the data actually
means?
A. Basic B. High C. Higher D. Intermediate
45. Which of the following is a recommended way to conclude a research report
presentation?
A. Summarizing the key points C. Acknowledging your sources
B. Encouraging questions D. All of the above
46. Why should collected data be transcribed?
A. They develop the categories and coding system.
B. They make data easier to analyze and share.
C. They prepare the collected data.
D. They pre-test the coding system.
47. Which part is when the transcribed or textual data can already be coded which
can be done manually or through a software?
A. Draw inferences.
B. Code all the textual data.
C. Determine the unit of analysis.
D. Develop the categories and coding system.
48. Which of the following is not a recommended component of a research report
presentation?
A. Introduction C. Results
B. Methods D. All are recommended components
49. What is the process of converting audio materials to typewritten or written
text?
A. Noting down details C. Transcribing
B. Recording D. Writing
50. Which of the following is NOT an effective tip for presenting a research report
following data analysis?
A. Know your data and findings thoroughly.
B. Use visual aids to enhance understanding.
C. Speak fluently and confidently.
D. Rush through your presentation to save time.