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