Research Design Assessment for Students

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What is the role of a mediating variable in research?

It affects the strength and direction of the relationship between the independent and dependent variables
It provides a numerical value for the relationship between variables
It increases or decreases the relationship between the independent and dependent variables
It explains the process through which two variables are related (correct)

What is the role of a moderating variable in research?

It provides a numerical value for the relationship between variables
It increases or decreases the relationship between the independent and dependent variables (correct)
It explains the process through which two variables are related
It affects the strength and direction of the relationship between the independent and dependent variables

What is the main objective of the research study described?

To test the effectiveness of gamified lessons in improving the academic performance of Grade 12 STEM Learners (correct)
To compare the academic performance of Grade 12 STEM Learners before and after using gamified lessons
To profile the Grade 12 STEM Learners at Zambales National High School
To survey the perceptions of Grade 12 STEM Learners on the use of gamified lessons

What is the setting of the research study described?

A public high school in Zambales (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT part of the IPO (Input-Process-Output) model described in the text?

Data Analysis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the independent variable in this research study?

Gamified lessons (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using Slovin's formula to determine sample size?

To calculate the ideal sample size based on the population size and desired margin of error (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the sample size calculated using Slovin's formula for the given population of 387 students and a margin of error of 0.05?

197 students (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of probability sampling?

Relies on chance (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a step in conducting proportional allocation sampling?

Allocate the sample size to different strata in proportion to their sizes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using a census for small populations?

To include the entire population in the study (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of non-probability sampling?

Relies on choice (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct format for a narrative citation with 3+ authors in APA 7?

(McDonnell et al., 2019) (B) Signup and view all the answers

How should you cite secondary sources in APA 7 according to the text?

(Lao, as cited in Uy, 2023) (B) Signup and view all the answers

In APA 7, what does 'et al.' stand for in a citation?

And Others (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does a parenthetical citation include according to the APA 7 guide?

(Author's name and publication date) (A) Signup and view all the answers

How should you cite multiple works in a narrative in APA 7 based on the text?

(Author1 & Author2, Year1; Author2 & Author1, Year2) (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to paraphrase RRLs according to the text?

With proper citation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the null hypothesis for the research question 'Is there a significant relationship between student's perceptions towards gamification and their classroom engagement?'

There is no significant relationship between student's perceptions towards gamification and their classroom engagement. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the alternative hypothesis (non-directional) for the research question 'Is there a significant difference between the test results of the students before and after the use of gamified lessons?'

There is a significant difference between the test results of the students before and after the use of gamified lessons. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'scope' refer to in a research study?

The boundaries or parameters within which the study will operate. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-constructed multiple-choice question option?

Options should contain clues about the correct answer. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of including 'limitations' in a research study?

To acknowledge the potential weaknesses or constraints of the study. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the alternative hypothesis (directional) for the research question 'Is there a significant relationship between student's perceptions towards gamification and their classroom engagement?'

There is a positive relationship between student's perceptions towards gamification and their classroom engagement. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should you assess before finalizing your chosen research topic?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for a research topic to be relevant?

To improve the society or answer/solve current issues (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if there is a scarcity of previous studies on your chosen research topic in the library?

Go through the internet to search for additional information (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage mean when it says "your interest is equivalent with your passion"?

Your research topic should be something you are genuinely interested in and passionate about (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an aspect to consider when assessing your research abilities?

Your ability to write a well-structured research paper (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the main purpose of conducting research?

To solve current issues and improve society (C) Signup and view all the answers