- 1. It is a multifaceted assignment that serves as a culminating academic and intellectual experience for students, typically during their final year of high school or at the end of an academic program or learning-pathway experience.
A) Scientific Research Problem
B) Research/Capstone Project
C) Thesis
- 2. Determine whether the following statement is true or false:
Statement 1- The first and most important step in any research is to identify and
delineate the research problem: that is, what the researcher wants to solve and
what questions he/she wishes to answer.
Statement 2- A research problem may be defined as an area of concern, a gap in
the existing knowledge, or a deviation in the norm or standard that points to the
need for further understanding and investigation.
A) Statement 1 is true the other is false
B) Statement 1 is false, the other is true
C) Both statements are false.
D) Statement 1 and 2 are true.
- 3. ALL BUT ONE is the characteristic of a good scientific research problem.
A) The problem should not render itself to investigation through collection of data
B) The approach towards solving the problem should be ethical.
C) It should be significant enough to contribute to the existing body of research
D) It should address a gap in knowledge.
- 4. A research problem may be defined as the following, EXCEPT:
A) A deviation in the norm or standard that points to the need for further understanding and investigation
B) A gap in the existing knowledge
C) A systematic investigative process employed to increase or revise current knowledge
- 5. Which of the following is the most important when choosing your scientific research problem?
A) Relatively specific area of knowledge
B) Should be within the area of your interest
C) Identified and delineated research problem
- 6. Which of the following describes basic research?
I. explanatory and analytical in nature
II. universal in nature
III. conducted in a controlled research environment such as a laboratory
IV. solution-specific
A) I, II, III
B) IV only
C) I, II
- 7. Which of the following describes applied research?
I. practical-oriented II. solution-specific III. a more universal research method IV. expands existing knowledge
A) I, II, III
B) I only
C) IV only
D) I, II
- 8. Basic research:_______________; Applied research: practical-oriented
A) explanatory-oriented
B) Theory-oriented
C) Solution-oriented
- 9. Determine whether the following statement is true or false:
Statement 1- Basic and applied research adopts different data collection
processes in order to gather relevant data and arrive at the most objective
research outcomes.
Statement 2- They typically make use of qualitative and quantitative data
gathering methods such as interviews, questionnaires, surveys, and focus
groups to gather information and arrive at research outcomes.
A) Statement 1 and 2 are true.
B) Statement 1 is false, the other is true
C) Both statements are false.
D) Statement 1 is true the other is false
- 10. John Isaac a Grade 12 STEM student shows keen interest in marine biology.
Which of the following research titles do you think would suit him best?
A) Potential of Bio-enhancing Concrete Additives as a Mixture for Aquamarine Concrete
B) Application of GSM Microcontroller for Storm Surge Early Warning and Monitoring Device
C) Relationship Between the Duration of Exposure to Blue Light and Its Effects to the Quality of Sleep
D) Potential of Aratiles (Muntingia calabura) Tea as an Alternative Health Supplement
- 11. What is the design used by the researchers?
A) Mixed methods
B) Quantitative
C) Qualitative
- 12. How many samples are used in the investigation?
A) 21
B) 5
C) 4
D) 6
- 13. Based on the study, where did the researchers gather their data?
A) Antibacterial Activity of Guava
B) Research Locale was not mentioned
C) Laboratory Testing
- 14. What type of sampling is utilized when each element in the population has an
equal type and independent chance of being selected?
A) Probability Sampling
B) Non- Probability Sampling
C) Observation
- 15. What probability sampling method is usually used for geographic and demographic segmentation parameters?
A) Systematic Sampling
B) Simple Random Sapling
C) Cluster Sampling
D) Stratified Random Sampling
- 16. Which of the following sampling methods is quick and easy to implement with the absence of other parameters of the selection involved?
A) Stratified Random Sampling
B) Convenience Sampling
C) Simple Random Sapling
D) Systematic Sampling
- 17. What method refers to a process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions?
A) Survey
B) Program evaluation
C) Interview
D) Scientific Method
- 18. Which of the following is NOT a non-probability sampling?
A) Quota Sampling
B) Consecutive sampling
C) Systematic sampling
D) Convenience Sampling
- 19. Once your experiment is complete, which method you should use to see if it supports your hypothesis or not?
A) Do Background Research
B) Communicate your results
C) Program evaluation
D) Analyze your Data
- 20. The following are the steps of a simple random sampling. Which must NOT be included?
A) Determine the sampling size
B) Randomly select the target number of population
C) Purposively select audience
D) Define a target population
- 21. Which of the following is a critical account of what has been published on a topic by accredited researchers?
A) Literature review
B) Scientific literature review
C) Scientific literature
- 22. Scientific problem should have relevant searching for its scientific literature, Which of the following is one of the BEST database for scientific research?
A) Google scholar
B) Wikipedia
C) Google
D) Youtube
- 23. What stage in reviewing scientific studies conflicting evidence, errors and misconceptions, significant study should be well assessed?
A) Literature search
B) Critical analysis
C) Evaluation
D) Problem formulation
- 24. Why are scientific studies important in a scientific research?
A) Serve as key component to understanding how science works.
B) Have many reliable archive of scientific research.
C) Provide a stable base for research investigations.
D) Present new ideas and results of the study.
- 25. What is the step by which a researcher takes important notes in reviewing
literature?
A) Analyze research questions
B) Identify key concepts
C) Describe the research study
- 26. Student A has a present study on the capacity of plant X to be utilized as
additional source of protein. Which of the following studies is IRRELEVANT?
A) Protein – Which is Best?
B) Effects of Protein Supplementation on Performance and Recovery in Resistance and Endurance Training
C) The role of source of protein in regulation of food intake, satiety, body weight and body composition
D) Protein for Life: Review of Optimal Protein Intake, Sustainable Dietary Sources and the Effect on Appetite in Ageing Adults
- 27. Student B works on the determining the Effectiveness of Device A for Storm Surge Early Warning Device. Which of the following studies is RELEVANT?
A) A Review of Tropical Cyclone-Generated Storm Surges: Global Data Sources, Observations and Impacts: A Review of Tropical Storm Surges
B) Storm Surge Barrier Protection in an Era of Accelerating Sea-Level Rise: Quantifying Closure Frequency, Duration and Trapped River Flooding
C) Probabilistic reanalysis of storm surge extremes in Europe
- 28. Student C works on the determining the Effectiveness of Plant-Based Repellents. Which of the following studies is RELEVANT?
A) Effectiveness of plant-based repellents against different Anopheles species: a systematic review
B) Plant-based insect repellents: a review of their efficacy, development and testing
C) The Effectiveness of Botanical Extracts as Repellents Against Aedes aegypti Mosquitoes
D) None of these
E) All of these
- 29. Team B Researchers work on the Effects of Blue Light on the Amount of Sleep of Senior High School Students. Which of the following studies is RELEVANT?
A) Forget What You Think You Know About Blue Light and Sleep
B) How Does Blue Light Affect the Eyes?
C) Blue light has a dark side
D) Research progress about the effect and prevention of blue light on eyes
- 30. Team A Researchers are presently conducting their research on the
Phytochemical Screening of Bangkal (Nauclea orientalis) Fruit. Which of the following
studies is IRRELEVANT?
A) 3 Types of phytochemicals
B) Herbal Extracts and Phytochemicals: Plant Secondary Metabolites and the Enhancement of Human Brain function
C) Phytochemicals: Extraction, Isolation, and Identification of Bioactive Compounds from Plant Extracts
D) The use of bangkal trees (nauclea sp.) in the perspective of wetland ethnics
- 31. What is a process that derives meaningful insights from the data obtained from research investigation?
A) Recommendations
B) Conclusions
C) Data analysis
- 32. Research A would like to analyze one independent and one dependent
variable as part of her study. What type of statistical data analysis should you recommend?
- 33. Team B researchers would like to study the strength and direction of linear relationships of two variables. What statistical test for correlation coefficient should you
BEST suggest?
- 34. Four soil samples were examined at 4 different sites in the area near the former
mining site in Barangay Sta. Lourdes. Results reveal the digestion for potentially harmful
elements such as Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn, Fe and Mn. The levels of Ni, Cr, Mn and Zn in the soils show results that are below the normal levels for uncontaminated sites. What can
you infer from the results of data obtained?
A) 4 soil samples indicate high contamination since the site is previously used as mining site
B) The soil samples are contaminated.
C) All four soil samples are not yet contaminated.
- 35. Student A tests 3 water samples from 3 artesian water sources in Barangay San Jose, Puerto Princesa City. Based on the results of tests, Sample A gets 540/100 mL for coliform bacteria, Sample B has 0/100 mL and Sample C obtains 2000/100mL. Given an acceptable value that is safe to drink (Coliform bacteria=0/100 mL, which of the following analyses must be correct?
A) Sample B is safe to drink.
B) All water samples from the different artesian water sources are not safe to drink.
C) All water sources are safe to drink.
- 36. Based on the study, Snails (Cornu aspersum) contain the following nutrients:
Manganese (1013.04%), Magnesium (50.48%), Copper (37.78%), Iron (37.25%), and
Phosphorus (33.00%). Health benefits include: protein content, presence of Iron, Vitamin
B12, Magnesium, presence of Selenium. Based on these data, which of the following
analyses is MOST appropriate?
A) Snails (Cornu aspersum) must be cultured for greater production
B) Protection of snails (Cornu aspersum) must be implemented.
C) It is high time to collect all snails (Cornu aspersum) in the backyard and farm.
D) Snails (Cornu aspersum) are a good source of food rich in protein and other elements that are essential to the body.
- 37. A group of students conducted a research on the Capacity of Snake Plant (Dracaena trifasciata) as Source of Fiber. Based on the results of the tests, the elongation limit test showed that the snake plant fiber can stretch up to an average of 36.56 percent of its original length almost near abaca fiber’s elongation limit of 47.49 percent and longer than linen’s limit of 30.51 percent. Using the strength test, the students determined that the natural fiber has a breaking point of 1,327 grams. What analysis can you formulate based on the obtained information?
A) The use of Snake Plant (Dracaena trifasciata) as additional fiber material is better than other commercial fibers.
B) Snake Plants (Dracaena trifasciata) are valuable plant for food and textile industry.
C) Snake Plant (Dracaena trifasciata) is comparable to commercial textiles because the elongation limit and strength are almost in the same range as that of commercial fibers, even better than cotton in terms of elongation limit.
- 38. Three (3) different soil samples were tested for its soil aggregate stability. Results reveal that Soil A has low stability rating unlike Soil B and C which garnered higher results. How are you going to formulate your data analysis based on the aforementioned information?
A) Soil B is better that Soil C to resist erosion and enhance plant growth.
B) Soil samples B and C are ideal for soil, water and wind erosion as shown in their high stability rating.
C) Soil A is best to resist erosion, wind and rainfall.
D) All soil samples are needed by the plants to anchor their roots.
- 39. What must be the basis of all data analyses?
A) Research title
B) Research questions
C) Results
- 40. Why is it important to use statistical techniques in analyzing research data?
A) Statistical techniques give credibility to research findings and conclusions.
B) The respondents of the study will trust the researcher if there are statistical techniques used.
C) A researcher can draw conclusions from data using statistical techniques
D) Data analysis will not be wrong if there are statistics used.
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