Which of the following best describes a holistic approach in research?
A. focusing on a single, isolated variable
B. ignoring cultural or community context
C. breaking down a problem into its smallest parts and studying each part individually
D. considering all aspects of a phenomenon together to understand the whole
Which of the following is a key characteristic of basic research?
A. it is always conducted in a laboratory setting
B. increase fundamental knowledge and understanding
C. it focuses on solving a specific real-world problem
D. It is primarily concerned with marketing a new product
What is the defining characteristic of a case study?
A. it involves a broad survey of a large population
B. it focuses on collecting and analyzing numerical data
C. it aims to establish cause-and-effect relationships through experimentation
D. it is an in-depth exploration of a specific program, event, activity, or individual(s)
The research topic: "Optimizing renewable energy sources for urban energy grids in tropical climates" most likely falls under which area of research?
A. arts and Humanities
B. literature
C. natural Sciences
D. social Sciences
Which of the following best describes the role of research in the field of science?
A. it is a source of entertainment for researchers
B. it provides financial support for academic institutions
C. it helps scientists share their existing knowledge with the public
D. it is a powerful engine that fuels groundbreaking discoveries and game-changing innovations
What is the main characteristic of the research process in inductive analysis?
A. The research questions are fixed from the beginning.
B. It is a linear process with a clear, predetermined path.
C. The researcher uses a top-down approach.
D. Questions are formed and evolve throughout the research.
Which statement best describes the importance of qualitative research across various fields of study?
A. It provides precise statistical data to test universal laws and theories
B. Its main purpose is to generate large-scale, generalizable findings for policy making
C. it is primarily used for experiments in the natural sciences to establish cause-and-effect relationship
D. it offers an in-depth, contextual understanding of human experiences, social phenomena, and complex issues that quantitative methods may not capture
When is phenomenological research used?
A. when studying the statistical relationships between variables
B. when the goal is to generalize findings to a broader population
C. when the study is about the life experiences of a concept or phenomenon
D. when researchers want to test a hypothesis using a large sample size
The topic: "The representation of Negrense identity in contemporary Philippine literature" most likely falls under which area of research?
arts and Humanities
formal Sciences
natural Sciences
social Sciences
What is the role of research in the Arts and Humanities?
A. it provides financial support for artists
B. it helps to predict election outcomes
C. it helps to test new theories in a laboratory setting
D. It is a tool for exploring literature, history, and philosophy to enrich one's understanding of cultural heritage
What is the primary characteristic of naturalistic inquiry?
A. it involves manipulating variables.
B. it relies on quantitative data only.
C. it uses a controlled laboratory setting
D. it studies a group in its natural setting
What do research objectives outline?
A. the final conclusions of the study
B. the research methodology to be used
C. the statistical data to be collected
D. the specific goals researchers aim to achieve through their study
Which of the following is NOT listed as a method typically used in qualitative research, according to the text?
A. experiments
B. case studies
C. interviews
D. observations
The research topic: "Analyzing the effectiveness of culturally sensitive teaching methods in improving academic performance among indigenous student populations in Western Visayas" most likely falls under which area of research?
A. arts and Humanities
B. natural Sciences
C. pure Mathematics
D. social Sciences
What is the primary purpose of research in the Social Sciences?
A. to generate new technology
B. to find new ways to entertain people
C. to test hypotheses in a laboratory setting
D. to comprehend human behavior, social dynamics, and cultural happenings
What is the primary goal of experimental research?
A. to describe a phenomenon as it naturally occurs
B. to gather information about a population's Opinions
C. to explore a topic without a specific hypothesis
D. to observe a cause-and-effect relationship
What are the two forms used to formulate research questions in qualitative research?
A. hypotheses and variables.
B. survey questions and interview questions
C. a central question and associated sub-questions
D. quantitative questions and qualitative questions
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of this research method, based on the list provided?
A. deductive reasoning
B. inductive analysis
C. naturalistic Inquiry
D. personal contact and insight
The topic: "The role of social media in shaping political discourse among young voters in the Philippines" most likely falls under which area of research?
arts and humanities
formal sciences
natural sciences
social sciences
Which is an example of qualitative research?
A. case study
B. correlational research
C. experimental research
D. quasi-experimental research
What is the primary purpose of applied research?
A. to develop new theories
B. to explore theoretical concepts
C. to solve specific, practical problems
D. to increase fundamental knowledge without a specific goal.
A. drafting
B. pag-aayos
C. pagpaplano
D. pagrerebisa
Which of the following best describes the purpose of historical research?
A. to predict future trends and outcomes
B. to conduct an in-depth exploration of a single event or individual
C. to analyze the statistical relationships between variables.
D. To describe the origin, development over time, and current status of a study
What is the primary purpose of qualitative research?
A. to collect numerical data and statistically analyze it
B. to promote a deep, holistic understanding of a phenomenon
C. to test hypotheses and establish cause-and-effect relationships
D. to generalize findings to a larger population with high confidence
The topic "The impact of microplastic pollution on marine ecosystems in theVisayan Sea" most likely falls under which area of research?
arts and humanities
literature and history
natural sciences
social sciences
A researcher conducts a survey asking people to rate their job satisfaction on a scale of 1 to 10. They then analyze the average score to see if it changes after a new company policy is implemented. This is an example of:
A. a qualitative study, because the data is not collected in a lab
B. qualitative study, because it involves people's feelings and opinions
C. a quantitative study, because it uses numerical data to measure and compare a variable
D. both qualitative and quantitative