Criminological Research 1&2
  • 1. When is the right time to formulate your research abstract?
A) Upon the order of your research professor
B) After you data analysis
C) Prior the commencement of your research introduction
D) After the conduct of your research
  • 2. Tina has been assigned to accomplish their research references. After the first line in lining her first reference, she put the continuing part aligned to the first. Upon checking by her adviser, immediately, it was crossed out and was told to rewrite their research’s references. Did you think your research adviser was correct?
A) Yes, she is correct for one reference shall be indented from the left margin.
B) No, I learned that the first line and the succeeding lines should be aligned and patterned from the first line of one reference.
C) No, she is wrong for one reference shall be indented from the left margin.
D) Yes, she is correct for the succeeding lines after the first shall be indented a half-inch from the left margin.
  • 3. While doing the literature survey, Tina noticed that her research mate incorrectly put an in-text citation for two authors. How do you think her research mate plated their in -text citation?
A) (Apuya & Manalo, 2019)
B) (Manalo, 2019)
C) According to Manalo (2019),...
D) (Apuya and Manalo, 2019)
  • 4. Based on the 7th APA Manual, there are certain ways on how are you going to cite a direct quotation from a body of work. Thus, in putting an in-text citation, what important element must not be forgotten aside from the surname and year of publication?
A) Book title
B) Literature’s year of market sold
C) Secondary citation
D) Page Number
  • 5. “The study of Apuya & Manalo (2019) found that the community is willing to handover

    Help for the clients.” As a college graduate and a future RCrim, do you think it is correct or not?
A) The study of (Apuya and Manalo, 2019) found that the community is willing to hand over help for the clients.
B) The study of Apuya and Manalo (2019) found that the community is willing to handover help for the clients
C) The study of Apuya and Manalo, 2019 found that the community is willing to hand over help for the clients.
D) I will not be re-writing it as based on the teaching I learned, the citation is correct.
  • 6. Hannah, as considered a research expert, printed their hardcopy in a material which is not the standard size being used under APA 7th Edition. If you are to advise Hannah, what advice are you going to give her?
A) It must be printed on standard-sized paper of 8.5” x 13”
B) It must be printed on standard-sized paper
C) Keep it up.
D) It must be printed on standard-sized paper of 8.5” x 11”
  • 7. Your adviser told you to use the Arial font as a font style. Considering that Arial is allowed in the 7th edition, what font styles does the APA highly recommend to use?
A) Times New Roman
B) Any of the forgoing
C) Arial
D) Calibri
  • 8. Confidently, Pedro argued that the research page number shall be placed in the lower left of every page; but Juan strongly emphasized that it should be placed on the extreme lower right part. As an expert, who do you think is correct?
A) Pedro is correct since every page number to every literature is found at the extreme lower left.
B) Juan is correct since every page number to every literature is found at the extreme right left.
C) Either of the two can be utilized in placing a page number in a research.
D) None of them are correct.
  • 9. APA stands for:
A) American Physical Application
B) American Psychological Association
C) American Psychological Associative
D) American Physiological Association
  • 10. Running head is required for student paper; Professional paper only requires page header.
A) Both statements are false
B) Both statements are true
C) The latter statement is true, while the former is false
D) The first statement is true while the latter is false
  • 11. Facebook, Youtube and even Podcasts are accepted to use as a reference material.
A) Yes
B) true
  • 12. The first major step in the research process is:
A) Making recommendations
B) Data analysis
C) Identifying a research problem
D) Writing a conclusion
  • 13. A characteristic of scientific research is that it must be:
A) Systematic
B) Opinion-based
C) Biased
D) Random
  • 14. A research title must be:
A) Ambiguous
B) Emotional
C) Clear and concise
D) Long and complicated
  • 15. A concept that can be measured is called a:
A) Variable
B) Problem
C) Theory
D) Hypothesis
  • 16. The review of related literature is usually found in:
A) Chapter 5
B) Chapter 3
C) Chapter 2
D) Chapter 1
  • 17. Which of the following is a primary method of data collection?
A) Watching videos
B) Reading textbooks
C) Googling
D) Conducting surveys
  • 18. Which sampling method selects every nth element?
A) Systematic sampling
B) Random sampling
C) Systematic sampling
D) Cluster sampling
  • 19. The process of grouping similar data is called:
A) Classifying
B) Hypothesizing
C) Editing
D) Coding
  • 20. Which section includes the research questions?
A) Results
B) Abstract
C) Chapter 2
D) Which section includes the research questions?
  • 21. The best tool for analyzing numerical data is:
A) Letters
B) Maps
C) Statistical software
D) Interview
  • 22. The part where the method and tools used are explained:
A) Chapter 4
B) Chapter 5
C) Chapter 1
D) Chapter 3
  • 23. When data is arranged from smallest to largest, this is called:
A) Coding
B) Aligning
C) Sorting
D) Ranking
  • 24. A research instrument must be reliable, meaning it:
A) Cannot be tested
B) Produces consistent results
C) Changes often
D) Gives random answers
  • 25. Ethics in research aims to prevent:
A) Accurate data
B) Harm to participants
C) Sampling
D) Correct answers
  • 26. A theoretical framework is based on:
A) Personal belief
B) Established theories
C) Guessing
D) Random ideas
  • 27. Which of the following is NOT a data collection method?
A) Survey
B) Fiction writing
C) Observation
D) Interview
  • 28. A short summary of the entire study is the:
A) Introduction
B) Bibliography
C) Abstract
D) Appendix
  • 29. The group of people where data is collected is called:
A) Universe
B) Sample
C) Hypothesis
D) Cluster
  • 30. A study that seeks to explain the cause of crime is:
A) Historical
B) Causal
C) Descriptive
D) Exploratory
  • 31. A study that explores a new idea without much previous literature is:
A) Experimental
B) Exploratory
C) Quasi-experimental
D) Descriptive
  • 32. The part that presents the findings is:
A) Chapter 4
B) Chapter 1
C) Chapter 2
D) Appendix
  • 33. The difference between highest and lowest value is:
A) Mean
B) Mode
C) Variance
D) Range
  • 34. A table used to summarize data is called:
A) Graph
B) Theory chart
C) Appendix
D) Frequency distribution
  • 35. A detailed description of a person or event is a:
A) Observation
B) Survey
C) Case study
D) Hypothesis
  • 36. When the researcher manipulates variables, it is:
A) Qualitative research
B) Narrative research
C) Descriptive research
D) Experimental research
  • 37. An ethical researcher must always:
A) Fabricate data
B) Respect privacy
C) Hide results
D) Force respondents to answer
  • 38. A research tool such as interview guide or survey form is a:
A) Framework
B) Variable
C) Instrument
D) Conclusion
  • 39. A bibliography is a list of:
A) Participants
B) Books and sources used
C) Questions
D) Tables
  • 40. In a bar graph, the bars represent:
A) Values and categories
B) Literature
C) Recommendations
D) Theories
  • 41. A hypothesis supported by evidence is:
A) Useless
B) Accepted
C) Weak
D) Ignored
  • 42. A document where respondents write their answers is the:
A) Framework
B) Instrument panel
C) Questionnaire
D) Appendix
  • 43. Which represents numerical data?
A) Qualitative
B) Exploratory
C) Historical
D) Quantitative
  • 44. Chapter 3 is typically concerned with:
A) Results
B) Methodology
C) Discussion
D) Review of literature
  • 45. A group selected because they are easy to reach is called:
A) Stratified sample
B) Convenience sample
C) Random sample
D) Systematic sample
  • 46. A survey that uses open-ended questions is usually:
A) Quantitative
B) Correlational
C) Qualitative
D) Experimental
  • 47. The main goal of criminological research is to:
A) Punish offenders
B) Guess about crimes
C) Discover facts about crime and criminal behavior
D) Entertain readers
  • 48. Research is best defined as:
A) Copying old ideas
B) Systematic inquiry to discover new knowledge
C) Random investigation
D) Reading books
  • 49. A specific concern that a study seeks to address is called:
A) Theory
B) Research problem
C) Variable
D) Hypothesis
  • 50. A tentative answer or assumption to be tested is a:
A) Hypothesis
B) Conclusion
C) Recommendation
D) Research gap
  • 51. Qualitative research deals with:
A) Numbers
B) Percentages
C) Descriptions and meanings
D) Measurements
  • 52. Quantitative research focuses on:
A) Personal opinions
B) Statistical and numerical data
C) Statistical and numerical data
D) Case studies
  • 53. The variable that is manipulated by the researcher is:
A) Independent variable
B) Controlled variable
C) Dependent variable
D) Constant variable
  • 54. The variable that is being measured is:
A) Dependent variable
B) Constant variable
C) Control variable
D) Independent variable
  • 55. A blueprint or plan of the study is called:
A) Research design
B) Hypothesis
C) Research instrument
D) Data analysis
  • 56. The purpose of a literature review is to:
A) Copy others’ work
B) Collect data
C) Support and give background to the study
D) Conclude findings
  • 57. The main goal of criminological research is to:
A) Guess about crimes
B) Discover facts about crime and criminal behavior
C) Entertain readers
D) Punish offenders
  • 58. Research is best defined as:
A) Reading books
B) Random investigation
C) Copying old ideas
D) Systematic inquiry to discover new knowledge
  • 59. A specific concern that a study seeks to address is called:
A) Research problem
B) Variable
C) Hypothesis
D) Theory
  • 60. A tentative answer or assumption to be tested is a:
A) Hypothesis
B) Research gap
C) Recommendation
D) Conclusion
  • 61. Qualitative research deals with:
A) Numbers
B) Descriptions and meanings
C) Measurements
D) Percentages
  • 62. Quantitative research focuses on:
A) Narratives
B) Case studies
C) Personal Opinions
D) Statistical and numerical data
  • 63. The variable that is manipulated by the researcher is:
A) Independent variable
B) Constant variable
C) Dependent variable
D) Controlled variable
  • 64. The variable that is being measured is:
A) Constant variable
B) Control variable
C) Independent variable
D) Dependent variable
  • 65. A blueprint or plan of the study is called:
A) Data analysis
B) Research design
C) Hypothesis
D) Research instrument
  • 66. The purpose of a literature review is to:
A) Support and give background to the study
B) Copy others work
C) Conclude findings
D) Collect data
  • 67. Sampling refers to:
A) Collecting all people in the world
B) Conducting interviews
C) Selecting a portion of the population
D) Random guessing
  • 68. Probability sampling gives each member:
A) Less chance
B) No chance
C) Equal chance
D) Only chosen groups
  • 69. Which is a type of probability sampling?
A) Convenience sampling
B) Purposive sampling
C) Quota sampling
D) Simple random sampling
  • 70. Which is a non-probability sampling technique?
A) Stratified sampling
B) Systematic sampling
C) Cluster sampling
D) Convenience sampling
  • 71. Data gathering procedure means:
A) Interpreting results
B) Collecting information from respondents
C) Analyzing data
D) Writing the conclusion
  • 72. Objectivity in research means:
A) Following personal beliefs
B) Using emotions
C) Being fair and free from bias
D) Copying others’ work
  • 73. A questionnaire is used to:
A) Gather responses systematically
B) Interview only experts
C) Replace literature review
D) Record video data
  • 74. Pilot testing is done to:
A) Conduct final defense
B) Gather main data
C) Interpret results
D) Test reliability and clarity of instruments
  • 75. Statistics in research are used to:
A) Analyze and summarize data
B) Write conclusions
C) Predict the weather
D) Make stories
  • 76. Research ethics ensures:
A) The study is secret
B) Fast approval
C) Honesty and protection of participants
D) Cost reduction
  • 77. Data analysis means:
A) Making surveys
B) Collecting raw data
C) Reading literature
D) Examining and organizing data to draw conclusions
  • 78. Coding in research is:
A) Writing a program
B) Copying answers
C) Creating categories
D) Assigning numbers or symbols to responses
  • 79. Descriptive statistics are used to
A) Collect responses
B) Describe and summarize data
C) Predict future events
D) Test hypotheses
  • 80. Inferential statistics are used to:
A) Draw conclusions beyond the data
B) Arrange answers
C) Measure variables directly
D) Describe findings
  • 81. The average of a data set is called:
A) Range
B) Mean
C) Mode
D) Median
  • 82. The middle value of a data set is:
A) Median
B) Mean
C) Mode
D) Range
  • 83. The most frequent value is called:
A) Median
B) Mean
C) Frequency
D) Mode
  • 84. A research report is:
A) A list of questions
B) Written presentation of research results
C) A literature review
D) Raw data
  • 85. SPSS is used for:
A) Data gathering
B) Statistical data analysis
C) Drawing diagrams only
D) Editing photos
  • 86. Correlation measures:
A) Relationship between two variables
B) Population total
C) Group size
D) Number of samples
  • 87. Population refers to:
A) The sample
B) Random group
C) All individuals of interest in a study
D) People living in a place
  • 88. A smaller group taken from the population is called:
A) Sample
B) Variable
C) Cluster
D) Hypothesis
  • 89. Primary data are:
A) Data collected directly by the researcher
B) Estimated information
C) Old data from books
D) Data collected by another researcher
  • 90. Secondary data are:
A) Experimental data
B) From surveys
C) From existing materials or sources
D) Collected directly
  • 91. Validity means:
A) Accuracy of measurement
B) Repeated testing
C) Random guessing
D) Consistency of results
  • 92. What is criminological research?
A) Study of criminals and crimes
B) Study of courts
C) Study of law only
D) Study of police work
  • 93. Which type of research uses numerical data?
A) Qualitative
B) Narrative
C) QuantitCorreative
D) Descriptive
  • 94. A hypothesis is best described as a:
A) Final conclusion
B) Sampling method
C) Testable statement
D) Research title
  • 95. What is a research population?
A) Entire group being studied
B) Only criminals
C) Selected respondents
D) Sample group
  • 96. Which is an example of primary data?
A) Journal article
B) Book
C) Interview
D) Newspaper
  • 97. The dependent variable is the:
A) Question
B) Control factor
C) Result or outcome
D) Cause of changes
  • 98. What is the main purpose of a literature review?
A) To interview respondents
B) To design questionnaires
C) To summarize the results
D) To review related studies
  • 99. Plagiarism occurs when:
A) You research online
B) You paraphrase properly
C) You cite sources
D) You copy without credit
  • 100. Ethics in research means:
A) Fairness and honesty
B) Cheating
C) Writing style
D) Speed of work
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