TAMBO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (SHS)

Tambo, Ayungon, Negros Oriental

PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1

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I. Directions: Read carefully the statements or questions below and encircle the
correct answer. Strictly NO ERASURES.

1. It is used for a research approach with specific boundaries and can be both qualitative and
quantitative.
a. case study c. historical study
b. phenomenology study d. mixed study
2. The following are methods of collecting data for the qualitative research design except:
a. interview c. observation
b. questionnaire d. experiments
3. Why is sampling technique needed in conducting research study?
a. It conceptualized the research study. c. It is inclined to find ways.
b. It derives facts and evidence. d. It validates the new found theory.
4. The ethnography qualitative research design gives stress to the study of a/an___________.
a. singular c. group of people
b. individual d. anomalous
5. What is the study that focuses on the development of theory which is directly based on the data
collected by the researcher?
a. holistic perspective c. grounded theory
b. dynamic systems d. unique case orientation
6. It includes recordable spoken or written words and also observable body language, actions and
interactions________.
a. direct data c. indirect data
b. secondhand data d. secondary data
7. Why is observation method generally used in qualitative research designs?
a. It is easy to conduct. c. It is light to deal with.
b. It is mandated. d. It obtains more reliable information.
8. A qualitative researcher knows that it is not useful to collect any further data when….
a. they sense that this is the case.
b. the participants say that they have nothing more to say.
c. data saturation/redundancy of data is reached.
d. data overload is reached.
9. The prime method for qualitative data collection is___________.
a. survey c. questionnaire
b. interviews d. inspection
10. What is the type of interview that follows a list of set of open-ended questions, usually asked in a
certain order such as ‘how’, ‘why’, ‘where’, or ‘when’?
a. channeling c. structured
b. unstructured d. mixed
11. Why should the rule of engagement be observed in the conduct of interview?
a. to follow the trend c. to gain respect
b. to avoid judgmental manner d. to maximize time
12. It is generated, firsthand, by someone or something else, such as with documents or photographs
reporting an event or an artistic rendition of an event or experience.
a. direct data c. indirect data
b. bio-data d. firsthand data
13. Observation techniques are most commonly used in_________.
a. phenomenology c. grounded theory
b. historical research d. ethnography

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14. What is the most common method used in collecting qualitative data?
a. questionnaire c. interview
b. observation d. survey
15. A type of interview that uses an interview guide to provide a set of questions for discussion
is_________.
a. structured interview c. probing
b. funnelling d. semi-structure
16. What do you call when the researchers perform ‘dry or dummy runs’ with peers and/or colleagues
as a form of piloting the interview schedule and interview techniques?
a. experiment c. conducting interview
b. test d. investigate
17. Interview, observation, open-ended questionnaire, journaling, and diary accounts are examples
of__________.
a. direct data c. indirect data
b. secondhand data d. secondary data
18. The ‘laddered questions’ technique in conducting interviews called _________.
a. funnelling c. survey
b. probing d. paraphrasing
19. When interviewing, starting off with simple and broad questions to help ease the participant into
the process is referred to as:
a. nurturing c. channeling
b. funnelling d. easing.
20. The interview that begins with general and broad (non-threatening) opening questions and then
narrowing down to topic specifics as the interview progresses is called_________.
a. funnelling c. observation
b. direct observation d. observation
21. Which of the following is not included in the group?
a. coding techniques for finding and marking the underlying ideas in the data
b. grouping similar kinds of information together in categories
c. selecting the data needed for interpretation
d. relating different ideas and themes to one another
22. What is the best way to organize data?
a. by familiarizing it c. by stocking them all
b. by calling other researchers d. by looking the interview guide
23. Why are focus groups conducted?
a. to obtain knowledge c. to get feedback
b. to find colleagues d. to earn energy
24. Qualitative data analysis focuses on examining ________________________.
a. numbers c. words
b. visions d. concepts
25. The following are research activities to be done in organizing information for final report, except:
a. summarizing c. proof reading
b. coding d. overlooking

II. Directions: Read each item carefully. Write TRUE if the statement is true and
FALSE if it is not true. Write your answer before the number. Strictly NO ERASURES.

1. The best way to organize data is to go back to your interview guide.