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Practical Research 2
Midterm Exam

Name: _______________________________________________ Date: ___________________ Score: _________________

Test I. Direction/s: Read each question then encircle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer.
Ex: It is a term that is synonymous with the word “investigation”. V O I B
In the example, “inquiry” is the correct answer and it starts with letter “I”, which makes it the correct answer. You may start!

1. Analysis of data collected by the researcher himself/herself. S M P D

2. It is a way of finding out truths about a subject by describing the collected data about such subject and determining their
relationships or connections with one another. E N S R
3. One of the strengths of survey research in which it can tackle any issues affecting society. E V G C
4. “Changing qualities or characteristics” of persons or things involved in research study. A N C V
5. Variables found outside an identified model. M E C A
6. Other types of variables which are considered as extra variables. C A M E
7. Specific or subquestions which give you the right direction in your research. X R P Q
8. Sampling technique used in experimental research. R P H C
9. Approach to Quantitative Research Questions which starts from hunches or predictions. I M D G
10. It is a tentative explanation or answer to question about variables, their relationships and other facts involved in research.
V B H P
11. A scientific, experimental or inductive manner of thinking. S R P K
12. One word that reflects the true nature of Quantitative Research. M N P O
13. Type of Quasi-experimental research in which the respondents are given series of pre-tests and post-tests.
S T M A
14. A research that adopts a comparative technique in choosing the subjects. Q T C S
15. Type of Quasi-experimental research that controls treatment applied to just one individual or group.
T S M A
16. A group that does not receive any treatment. X E C L
17. Analysis of data expressed numerically. S M P D
18. One of the strengths of survey research that safeguards the anonymity of the respondents. E V G C
19. Method of research that aims at knowing what a big number of people think and feel about some sociological issues.
R Q S E
20. Stands for lots of people. V E G C

Test II. Direction/s: Complete the comparison and contrast of Qualitative and Quantitative research in the box. (2pts each)
Standards Qualitative Quantitative
Mental survey of reality Results from social interactions 1.
Researcher’s Involvement with the 2. Objective; least involvement by the researcher
subject/object
Expression of data, data analysis and findings Verbal language 3.
4. Takes place as the research proceeds Plans all research aspects before collecting
gradually. data.
Obtaining knowledge 5. Scientific Method
Data analysis technique Thematic codal ways; competence based 6.
7. Personal; lacks formality Impersonal, scientific or systematic
Sampling technique More inclined to purposive sampling or use of 8.
chosen samples based on some criteria

Test III. Enumerate the following:

1 – 6. Give at least six sampling techniques.
7 – 12. Give at least six types of other variables.
13 – 14. Give at least two types of Quantitative Research Questions.

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