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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region XIII - CARAGA
Division of Butuan City
FLORIDA NATIONAL HIGH

Pretest for Assessing Research Skills


Instructions
 This test assesses your understanding of research concepts and skills.
 Answer all questions to the best of your ability.
 The test consists of multiple-choice, short-answer, and practical tasks.

Part 1: Understanding Research Concepts (10 items)


1. Which of the following is a characteristic of a good research question?
o Vague and broad
o Specific and researchable
o Based on assumptions
o Already solved by others
2. What is the primary purpose of a literature review?
o To provide a summary of research findings
o To identify gaps in existing research
o To present the researcher’s personal opinion
o To introduce statistical tools
3. Which of the following is a quantitative research method?
o Focus groups
o Experiments
o Case studies
o Ethnography
4. Which statement best describes a hypothesis?
o A proven fact
o A testable prediction
o A random guess
o A philosophical idea
5. What does "variable" mean in research?
o A constant value in a study
o A factor that can change or vary
o A fixed element of the methodology
o An unchangeable element in data
6. Which of the following is NOT a research design?
o Descriptive
o Experimental
o Exploratory
o Fictional
7. What is the primary goal of data analysis?
o To organize information
o To interpret data and draw conclusions
o To collect raw data
o To summarize the methodology
__________________________________________________________________________________

317501@deped.gov.ph
Florida, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region XIII - CARAGA
Division of Butuan City
FLORIDA NATIONAL HIGH

8. Which section of a research paper typically includes the hypothesis?


o Introduction
o Methodology
o Results
o Discussion
9. In a research study, what is a sample?
o The entire population
o A subset of the population being studied
o The hypothesis under investigation
o The results of the study
10. What is the difference between primary and secondary data?
 Primary data is collected directly; secondary data is derived from existing sources.
 Secondary data is collected directly; primary data is indirect.
 Both are collected directly.
 Primary data involves statistical analysis, while secondary data does not.

Part 2: Formulating Research Questions and Hypotheses (5 items)


11. Given the topic below, write a research question:
“The impact of technology on student learning outcomes.”
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12. Revise the following research question to make it more specific:
“Why do students use social media?”
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13. Identify the independent and dependent variables in this research question:
“How does study time affect students’ exam scores?”
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14. Create a hypothesis for the research question:
“Does group work improve students’ problem-solving skills?”
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15. What is the difference between a research problem and a research question?
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Part 3: Research Design and Methodology (5 items)


16. Which of the following is a qualitative research method?
 Survey
 Focus group
 Experiment
 Content analysis
17. Describe the most appropriate research design for this question:
“What are the challenges faced by senior high school students in online learning?”
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__________________________________________________________________________________

317501@deped.gov.ph
Florida, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region XIII - CARAGA
Division of Butuan City
FLORIDA NATIONAL HIGH

18. Select the correct sampling method for a study on student opinions from all grade levels in
your school:
o Convenience sampling
o Stratified sampling
o Random sampling
o Cluster sampling
19. Explain the significance of controlling variables in experimental research.
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20. What type of research instrument would you use to measure students' attitudes toward a
new teaching method?
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Part 4: Data Collection and Analysis (10 items)


21. Identify two methods of data collection and when they are appropriate:
 Method 1: _________________________________
 Method 2: _________________________________
22. What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?
23. Which tool would you use to analyze trends in students’ exam scores over time?
o Thematic analysis
o Regression analysis
o Content analysis
o Comparative analysis
24. Explain how to ensure reliability in data collection instruments.
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25. You conducted interviews for a study. Which method would you use to analyze the data?
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26. What is the purpose of coding in qualitative data analysis?


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__________________________________________________________________________________

317501@deped.gov.ph
Florida, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region XIII - CARAGA
Division of Butuan City
FLORIDA NATIONAL HIGH

27. In quantitative research, which software can help with statistical analysis?
o SPSS
o NVivo
o Excel
o Both SPSS and Excel
28. Interpret the following statistical result: “p < 0.05.”
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29. Describe one graphical tool to present quantitative data and explain its use.
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30. What does it mean if a study’s findings are said to be statistically significant?
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__________________________________________________________________________________

317501@deped.gov.ph
Florida, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte

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