Q2 Research Reviewer

23. Why is it important that personal data about research participants are kept within secure, confidential records? A. So that the participants cannot find out what has been written about them. B. In case individuals, places, or organizations can be harmed through identification or disclosure of personal information. C. So that government officials, teachers, and other people in authority can have easy access to the data D. To enable the researcher to track down individuals and find out more about their lives.

B. In case individuals, places, or organizations can be harmed through identification or disclosure of personal information.

1. Which of the following should not be a criterion for a good research project? A. Demonstrates the abilities of the researcher B. Is dependent on the completion of other projects C. Demonstrates the integration of different fields of knowledge D. Develops the skills of the researcher

B. Is dependent on the completion of other projects

13. What is the independent variable if you want to determine how long a student's sleep affects his/her test score? A. Test score B. Length of sleep C. Temperature D. Age

B. Length of sleep

37. All statements are true EXCEPT: A. Research is scientific B. Research is not experimental C. Research starts from particular to more complex ideas D. Thinking ranges from lower order to higher thinking strategies

B. Research is not experimental

17. Ethical problems can arise when researching the of Internet because: A. Everyone has access to digital media B. Respondents may fake their identities C. Researchers may fake their identities D. Internet research has to be covert

B. Respondents may fake their identities

46. The existing company information is an example of which data?? A. Primary B. Secondary C. Both a and b D. None of the above

B. Secondary

21. It is a definite or clear expression about an area of concern, a condition to be improved upon, a difficulty to be eliminated, or a troubling question war that exists in a scholarly literature A. Background of the study B. Statement of the Problem C. Significance of the Study D. Scope and Delimitation

B. Statement of the Problem

11. We review the related literature to know: A. What is already known about the topic B. What concepts and theories have been applied to the topic C. Who are the key contributors to the topic D. None of these

B. What concepts and theories have been applied to the topic

32. Which is the most reliable source of information for your literature review? A. A newspaper articles B. A relevant chapter from a textbook C. A peer-reviewed research article D. A TV documentary

C. A peer-reviewed research article

31. What is the best description of the literature review? A. A list of relevant articles and other published material you have read about your topic, describing the content of each source B. An essay looking at the theoretical background of your research study C. An evaluative overview of what is known about a topic, based on published research and theoretical accounts, which serves as a basis for future research or policy decisions D. An internet search for articles describing research relevant to your topic criticizing the methodology and reliability of the findings

C. An evaluative overview of what is known about a topic, based on published research and theoretical accounts, which serves as a basis for future research or policy decisions

6. When planning to do research, it is better to: A. Approach the topic with an open mind B. Do a pilot study before getting stuck into it C. Be familiar with the literature on the topic D. Forget about the theory because it is a very practical undertaking

C. Be familiar with the literature on the topic

8. Which is an important characteristic of a good research topic? A. Can be answered an opinion B. Can be investigated in a shorter time C. Contributes to theory or practices D. All of the above

C. Contributes to theory or practices

29. What initiates the process of research? A. Hypothesis B. Literature C. Problem D. Significance of the Study

C. Problem

12. It determines who benefits from the study and how that specific audience will benefit from its findings A. Statement of the Problem B. Scope and Delimitation C. Significance of the Study D. Review of Related Literature

C. Significance of the Study

50. What part enumerates the beneficiaries of the research undertaken? A. Statement of the Problem B. Scope and delimitation C. Significance of the Study D. Definition of terms

C. Significance of the Study

48. Which one among the following phrases does not correspond to the meaning of research as a process? A. Problem Solving B. Trial and Error C. Subjective Observation D. Systematic Activity

C. Subjective Observation

44. What is the main role of research in education? A. To upsurge one's social status. B. To increase one's job prospects. C. To augment one's personal growth. D. To help an applicant in becoming a renowned educationalist.

C. To augment one's personal growth.

5. What is research? A. Searching again and again B. Finding solutions to any problem C. Working in a scientific way to search for truth of any problem D. None of these are correct

C. Working in a scientific way to search for truth of any problem

34. What characteristic of research that starts with a problem and ends with a problem? A. analytical B. logical C. cyclical D. methodical

C. cyclical

25. Research should follow an orderly and y sequential procedure. What is meant by this characteristic? A. research should be empirical B. research should be analytical C. research should be systematic D. research should be objective

C. research should be systematic

36. Why is it helpful to keep a research diary or logbook while you are conducting your project? A. To give you something to do in the early stages of your research when nothing is happening B. Because funding councils generally demand to see written evidence that you were C. working every day during the period of the research. To keep a record of what you did and what happened throughout the research process. D. It can be added to your dissertation to ensure that you reach the required word limit.

C. working every day during the period of the research. To keep a record of what you did and what happened throughout the research process.

20. The benefits of using citations and the appropriate styles are: A. You are providing hard evidence or expert witnesses to support your argument B. You let your reader know that you are working within the academic tradition C. To avoid charges of plagiarism D. All of the above

D. All of the above

27. Why should research be conducted? show A. To contribute to the font of knowledge. B. To make the researcher credible C. To make the researcher expert D. All of the above

D. All of the above

35. Why is it important to have well formulated research questions? A. It gives greater clarity to the research process and what you wish to research. B. It leads to more focused research. C. It provides more structure to my work. D. All of the above

D. All of the above

49. What part refers to the operational definition of the terms used in the study? A. Statement of the Problem B. Scope and delimitation C. Significance of the Study D. Definition of terms

D. Definition of terms

9. Which is NOT the purpose of the statement of the problem? A. Introduce the reader to the importance of the topic being studied B. Provide a framework for reporting the result C. Anchors the research questions D. Emphasizes the past literature that serves as a basis of the study

D. Emphasizes the past literature that serves as a basis of the study

43. A good research title should be novel. What element of research does a research problem should possess? A. Appropriateness B. Length C. Conciseness D. Newness and freshness

D. Newness and freshness

41. What does quantitative research measures? A. Feelings and opinions B. Numbers and feelings C. Emotions and feelings D. Numbers and figures

D. Numbers and figures

38. What is the difference between quasi- experimental research and experimental research? A. Only one dependent variable is used in quasi-experimental research, while multiple dependent variables can be used in experimental research. B. Intact groups are used in experimental, while quasi-experimental randomly assigned individuals into groups. C. The researcher controls the intervention in the experimental group, but not quasi-experimental research. D. Participants for groups are randomly selected in experimental, but not quasi-experimental research.

D. Participants for groups are randomly selected in experimental, but not quasi-experimental research.

30. What is the first chapter of the research study? A. Ethical Issues B. Scope and Delimitation of the Study C. Review of Related Literature D. The Problem and Its Setting

D. The Problem and Its Setting

42. What is the key for defining the characteristic of experimental research? A. A positive correlation exists B. samples are large C. Hypotheses are proved D. the independent variable is manipulated

D. the independent variable is manipulated

18. A variable that is presumed to cause a change in another variable is called: A. An independent variable B. An intervening variable C. A dependent variable D. A numerical variable

A. An independent variable

16. Adopting ethical principles in research means: A. Avoiding harm to participants B. The researcher is anonymous C. Deception is only used when necessary D. Selected informants give their consent

A. Avoiding harm to participants

26. Research is the process of gathering data to solve a particular problem. By this definition, what phrase that is closely synonymous with research? A. Collecting data B. Scavenging information C. Refuting theories D. Solving conflicts

A. Collecting data

7. It allows the researcher to identify cause-and- effect relationships between variables and to distinguish placebo effects from treatment effects A. Experimental Research B. Quasi-experimental research C. Correlational research D. Comparative research

A. Experimental Research

4. Suppose you are doing a survey in which sample quality and precision are of utmost importance, and you need to ask some critical open-ended questions. Which survey mode would work best? A. Face-to-face interview B. Telephone interview C. Mail questionnaire D. Mixed mode combining telephone interviews with a mailed questionnaire

A. Face-to-face interview

40. Which of the following statement does not show as an advantage in quantitative research? A. It does not consider the meaning behind social phenomena B. Quantitative research uses randomized samples C. Results duplication is possible when using quantitative research D. You can collect information quickly

A. It does not consider the meaning behind social phenomena

39. What makes quantitative research different from a qualitative one? A. It uses statistics in the treatment of data B. it establishes facts and make predictions C. it uses deductive method analysis D. it is sometimes personally engaged

A. It uses statistics in the treatment of data

15. A review of the literature prior to formulating w research questions allows the researcher to: A. Provide an up-to-date understanding of the subject, its significance, and structure B. Guide the development of research questions only C. Present the kinds of research methodologies used in previous and future studies D. All of the above

A. Provide an up-to-date understanding of the subject, its significance, and structure

22. Citation means that a particular paper has been: A. Quoted in another paper by another author B. Sold to another publisher C. Reproduced elsewhere D Discussed orally by another author

A. Quoted in another paper by another author

14. Which of the following is a common error made in the Literature review? A. Review isn't focused on the most important facets of the study. B. Only quote those elements which need the utmost precision C. Show connections between the literature D. Avoid the appearance of cheekiness or emotional appeal

A. Review isn't focused on the most important facets of the study.

33. What sampling technique is used when the researcher would like to consider giving an equal chance to the member of the accessible population being selected as part of the study? A. Simple Random Sampling B. Systematic Sampling C. Stratified Sampling D. Cluster Sampling

A. Simple Random Sampling

2. In an experimental design, the dependent variable is: A. The one that is not manipulated and in which any changes are observed B. The one that is manipulated in order to observe any effects on the other C. A measure of the extent to which personal values affect research D. An ambiguous concept whose meaning depends on how it is defined

A. The one that is not manipulated and in which any changes are observed

47. Which one among the following statements is correct in context to research? a) Research refers to a series of systematic activity or activities undertaken to find out the solution to a problem. b) It is a systematic, logical and unbiased process wherein verification of hypotheses, data analysis, interpretation and formation of principles can be done. c) It is an intellectual inquiry or quest towards truth, d) It enhances knowledge. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: A. a, b, c and d B. a, b and c C. b, c and d D. a, c and d

A. a, b, c and d

24. Which characteristic of a researcher wherein man is always doubtful as to the accuracy of the results? A. healthy criticism B. intellectual honesty C. intellectual curiosity D. prudence

A. healthy criticism

3. Research that seeks to examine the findings of a study by using the same design, but a different sample is which of the following? A. An exploratory study B. A replication study C. An empirical study D. Hypothesis testing

B. A replication study

10. One of the most important tips in narrowing a topic is to: A. Read relevant and related literature from various sources B. Ask yourself several questions and answer until the topic becomes limited C. Note important variables and define terms associated with the topic D. Shorten the topic until it becomes manageable

B. Ask yourself several questions and answer until the topic becomes limited

19. A way of organizing the literature by the dates the research was published on bail A. Topical Order B. Chronological Order C. Problem-Cause-Solution Order D. Deductive Order

B. Chronological Order

45. To pursue the research, which of the following should be done first? A. Developing a research design B. Formulating a research question C. Deciding about the data analysis procedure D. Formulating a research hypothesis

B. Formulating a research question

28. Which of the following title is NOT an example of a quantitative research question? A. Is there a significant relationship between emotional intelligence and leadership qualities of school administrators? B. How do teachers deal students with bipolar disorder? C. To what extent is the exposure of students in social media? D. What is the level of academic performance of students-at-risk of dropping out (SARDO)?

B. How do teachers deal students with bipolar disorder?