Summative Test QUARTER 3, PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1

This is a summative test for practical research 1 for quarter 3.

1. Take time to REVIEW.

2. Get ½ LENGTHWISE then number it 1-40. Read each question carefully then write only the letter of your answer. Once caught cheating, you will be marked zero.

3. Focus groups Case studies Surveys Observations Which of the following is a common method used in quantitative research?

4. Numeric data Categorical data Textual or visual data Both B and C What type of data is collected in quantitative research?

5. Surveys B. Experiments Interviews Random sampling Which of the following is a common method used in qualitative research?

6. a. Numeric data b. Categorical data c. Textual or visual data d. Both A and B What type of data is collected in qualitative research?

7. To explore in-depth understanding of a phenomenon To describe the complexity and richness of a phenomenon To establish a cause-and-effect relationship between variables To develop a theoretical framework Which of the following is a primary objective of quantitative research?

8. To speed up the research process To maintain the integrity of the research process To minimize bias in the research process None of the above What is the importance of honesty in research?

9. To conduct research studies To review and approve research protocols to ensure they meet ethical guidelines To analyze research data None of the above What is the role of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) in research?

10. a. Physical harm Psychological harm Financial harm All of the above Which of the following is a potential harm to participants in research?

11. To inform participants about the true nature of the study after the experiment is completed To collect additional data from participants To minimize the risk of harm to participants None of the above What is the importance of debriefing in research?

12. When a researcher has a personal or financial stake in the outcome of the study When participants refuse to give informed consent When research results are inconclusive None of the above What is a conflict of research interest?

13. To protect participants' privacy and personal information To ensure that the study is conducted quickly To minimize researcher bias None of the above 11. What is the importance of confidentiality in research?

14. ensure that participants understand the nature of the study and give their voluntary consent to participate To protect researchers from liability To ensure that the study is conducted quickly None of the above What is the role of informed consent in research?

15. Deception of participants Falsification of data Plagiarism ALL of the above 13. Which of the following is a common ethical concern in research?

16. To ensure that researchers follow strict protocols To protect participants from harm To ensure that research is conducted quickly None of the above 14. What is the main purpose of ethical guidelines in research?

17. Validity Objectivity Reliability Bias 15. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of good research?

18. To minimize bias in the research process To speed up the research process To develop new research methods None of the above 16. What is the importance of objectivity in research?

19. To ensure that the research results are consistent over time and across different researchers b. To make sure that the research is replicable c. To provide a framework for understanding research findings d. None of the above 17. What is the role of reliability in research?

20. It ensures that the research measures what it claims to measure It guarantees that the research results are replicable It allows researchers to make conclusions without analyzing data None of the above 18. What is the importance of validity in research?

21. It is biased It lacks clarity It is reliable and valid It is conducted quickly 19. What is a characteristic of good research?

22. To ensure the quality and validity of research findings To increase the speed of the research process To reduce the need for replication studies None of the above 20. What is the purpose of peer review in research?

23. a. To reduce bias and ensure the accuracy of findings To generate more interesting research questions c. To increase the researcher's personal investment in the research d. None of the above 21. What is the importance of objectivity in research?

24. Gravity is caused by the Earth's rotation Eating chocolate improves mood The sky is blue because it reflects the ocean None of the above 22. Which of the following is an example of a research hypothesis?

25. To confirm the validity and reliability of research findings To save time and resources To generate new hypotheses None of the above 23. What is the role of replication in research?

26. It is systematic and objective It is subjective and intuitive It is based on personal experience None of the above 24. What is a defining characteristic of research?

27. Immersion involves participating in the phenomenon being studied, while observation involves watching from a distance Observation involves gathering data through all five senses, while immersion involves only one or two senses Immersion and observation are the same thing None of the above 25. How does immersion differ from observation in research?

28. Conducting experiments Analyzing data Asking questions about a phenomenon None of the above 26. Which of the following is an example of inquiry in research?

29. To ensure the reliability and credibility of information To gather as much information as possible, regardless of its reliability To speed up the research process None of the above 27. What is the importance of investigating sources in research?

30. To fully immerse oneself in the culture being studied To collect as much data as possible in a short period To remain detached from the culture being studied None of the above 28. What is the role of immersion in ethnographic research?

31. Conducting surveys Reading articles and books on the topic Observing people in their natural environment None of the above 29. Which of the following is an example of immersion in research?

32. To fully understand the context of the research topic To collect data quickly and efficiently To avoid bias in the research process None of the above 30. What is the purpose of immersion in research?

33. An inquiry involves asking questions, while an investigation involves gathering evidence Inquiry involves conducting experiments, while investigation involves interviewing witnesses Inquiry and investigation are the same thing None of the above 31. What is the main difference between inquiry and investigation?

34. To improve decision-making To solve problems To discover new information All of the above 32. Why is research important in daily life?

35. To summarize and organize data To test hypotheses To draw conclusions All of the above 33. What is the purpose of data analysis in research?

36. Reliability refers to the accuracy of a measurement, while validity refers to the consistency of a measurement. Reliability refers to the consistency of a measurement, while validity refers to the accuracy of a measurement. Reliability and validity are the same thing. Reliability and validity are not important in research. 34. What is the difference between reliability and validity in research?

37. Age Gender IQ score Test performance 35. Which of the following is an example of a dependent variable?

38. A tentative explanation for an observed phenomenon A statement of fact A prediction of the outcome of an experiment An educated guess 36. What is a research hypothesis?

39. To provide background information To summarize previous research To identify gaps in knowledge All of the above 37. What is the purpose of a literature review?

40. Specific Measurable General Feasible 38. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a good research question?

41. Developing research questions Gathering data Analyzing data Formulating a hypothesis 39. What is the first step in the research process?

42. To test hypotheses To find solutions to problems To make predictions To gather information 40. What is the primary objective of the research?