Final Exam MA 100 - Advanced Research PDF

***Master of Arts in Education (MAEd)*** **FINAL EXAM** **MA 100 -- Advanced Research** **Test I. Multiple Choice.** ***Read each item carefully and encircle the letter of your answer.*** 1. We want to gain an in-depth understanding of experiences, beliefs, cultures or ideas. a. Qualitat...

***Master of Arts in Education (MAEd)*** **FINAL EXAM** **MA 100 -- Advanced Research** **Test I. Multiple Choice.** ***Read each item carefully and encircle the letter of your answer.*** 1. We want to gain an in-depth understanding of experiences, beliefs, cultures or ideas. a. Qualitative b. Quantitative c. Hypothesis d. Specific Context = Qualitative because it involves the collection and analysis of non-numerical data based on the participants\' perspectives and interpretations. 2. The Aim to make objective measurements and test hypotheses. a. Inductive Method b. Deductive Method c. Quantitative d. Qualitative = The response is quantitative because researchers typically use it to collect numerical data from a set of people and then generalize those results to a broader group of people in order to explain a phenomenon. 3. This is referred to as pure or basic research, focuses on generating knowledge, regardless of its practical application. a. Exploratory Research c. Theoretical Research b. Descriptive Research d. Applied Research 4. \_\_\_\_\_ research is used for the preliminary investigation of a subject that is not yet well understood or sufficiently researched. a. Correlational Research c. Exploratory Research b. Qualitative Research d. Quantitative Research 5. It is necessary for the researcher to conduct an extensive survey connected with the identified problem. a. Identifying the problem c. Collecting data b. Choosing the study design d. Reviewing of Literature 6\. When we select a few items from the universe for our study, the items selected constitute a sample. a\. Identifying the problem c. Collecting data b\. Choosing the study design d. Deciding on the sample design 7\. What type of correlational research study that involves looking at variables over an extended period of time? a\. Correlational Research c. Fundamental Research b\. Longitudinal Research d. Quantitative Research 8\. Which statement is true about research? a. investigates systematically. b. the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions. c. A & B d. None of the Above = Both a and b are true as research is a systematic process that involves gathering and analyzing information to increase understanding of a topic or issue. 9\. The observation in \_\_\_\_\_\_ research Methodology has to be done by talking to the people who can tell their experiences and suggestions. a\. Correlational Research c. Exploratory Research b\. Qualitative Research d. Quantitative Research = Letter b is the answer because in order to understand concepts, qualitative research uses survey to gather peoples' thoughts and experience. 10\. \_\_\_\_\_\_ research Methodology requires actual facts that can be obtained by the records and data, which would include experiments, calculations or surveys. a\. Correlational Research c. Exploratory Research b\. Qualitative Research d. Quantitative Research = Quantitative research because it is collected through methods like surveys and experiments and analyzed statistically to identify patterns. 11\. They are crucial in any research since they determine the kind of questions and procedures to be used in data collection, and analysis. a\. Research objectives c. General objective b\. Purpose of the study d. Specific objectives 12\. This is a broad statement of what the study seeks to achieve. It is derived from the statement of the problem. The researcher states succinctly what the study proposes to investigate. a\. Research objectives c. General objective b\. Purpose of the study d. Specific objectives 13\. This term is used in survey research to refer to the match between the target population and the sample. a\. Case Study b. Accuracy c. Classification d. Acculturation 14\. This research term refers to the process of adapting to another culture, particularly in reference to blending in with the majority population. a\. Case Study b. Accuracy c. Classification d. Acculturation 15\. The following are the tips in Writing the Significance of the Study. Except. a\. Write it from General to Particular c. Make it Short and Simple b\. Be Specific d. Refer to the statement of the problem. 16\. Which are the two formats in writing the significance of the study. a\. Hierarchical Form & Paragraph Form b\. Enumerated Form & Hierarchical Form c\. Paragraph Form & Enumerated Form d\. Paragraph Form & Hierarchical Form 17\. You are referring to the work done by individual to support your research. a\. Citation b. Single blind review c. Double blind review d. Impact factor 18\. It is defined as total number of citations for the articles published in preceding 2 years per total number of articles published in 2 years. a\. Citation b. Double blind review c. Single blind review d. Impact factor 19\. The following are the advantage of IMRaD Format. Except. a\. improves both skimming and scanning used to locate specific information without reading the entire article. b\. helps the author organize ideas and remember critical elements. c\. it makes easier for the editor and the reviewer to evaluate manuscripts d\. some have criticized the IMRaD as being too rigid and simplistic. 20\. Which statement is true about IMRaD Format? a\. Citation b\. doesn't discuss what the research means. c\. separates each type of research you conducted d\. most commonly used format in scientific article and journal writing and is used widely across most scientific and research fields. 21\. This is a research tool used to determine the presence of certain words, themes, or concepts within some given qualitative data. a\. Relational Analysis b\. Conceptual Analysis c\. Content Analysis d\. A & C 22\. It can be thought of as establishing the existence and frequency of concepts "most often represented by words or phrases" in a text. a\. Relational Analysis b\. Conceptual Analysis c\. Content Analysis d\. A & C 23\. All statement are true ways on Organizing and Presenting Data Analysis. Except. a\. Signal analysis and interpretation to the reader b\. Label, refer to and explain all data in text c\. Format should maximize clarity and impact d\. Needs special knowledge 24\. A systematic and logical presentation of numeric data, to facilitate comparison and statistical analysis. a\. Relational Analysis b\. Conceptual Analysis c\. Saving of space d\. Tabulation 25\. This are the set of questions to be asked from respondents, with appropriate instructions indicating which questions are to be asked, and in what order. a\. Questionnaire b\. Survey Form c\. Tally Sheets d\. All of the above 26\. The Following General Considerations Might Be Taken While Preparing Questionnaire. Except. a\. The questions should be long, clearly worded, simple and easy to reply. b\. The questions should be within the information scope of the respondents. c\. The questions should have direct relation to subject of the investigation. d\. The opening questions should not be such as to abuse human interest. 27\. What is true about research design? a\. It is the arrangement of condition for collection and analysis of data b\. The availability and skills of the researcher and his staff, if any. c\. The objective of the problem to be studied. d\. All of the above 28\. Research design have following parts. Except. a\. Sampling design b\. Occasional design c\. Observational design d\. Statistical design 29\. A measure of the probability of the null hypothesis being true compared to the acceptable level of uncertainty regarding the true answer. a\. Significant study b\. Statistical significance c\. Statistical design d\. Significant design 30\. This statistical test produces indicates how closely your data match the null hypothesis. a\. P value b\. Test statistic c\. A value d\. None of the above 31\. This means giving a concise overview of a text's main points in your own words. This is always much shorter than the original text. a\. Summarizing b\. Survey Form c\. findings d\. All of the above 32\. The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ may be lumped up all together but clarity demands that each specific question under the statement of the problem must be written first to followed by the findings that would answer it. a\. Summarizing b\. Survey Form c\. Findings d\. None of the above 33\. A type test is used to determine if the scores of two groups differ on a single variable. a\. T-Test b\. Analysis of Variance c\. Matched Pairs T-Test d\. None of the above 34\. A statistical test which makes a single, overall decision as to whether a significant difference is present among three or more sample means. a\. T-Test b\. Analysis of Variance c\. Matched Pairs T-Test d\. None of the above 35\. What is true about hypothesis? a\. It describes in concrete terms what you expect will happen in a certain circumstance. b\. A specific and testable prediction. c\. A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigate. d\. All of the above 36\. In statistics this is a way for you to test the results of a survey or experiment to see if you have meaningful results. a\. Hypothesis testing b\. Analysis of Variance c\. Findings d\. None of the above 37\. What is a Research Summary? a\. A type of paper designed to provide a brief overview of a given study. b\. A conclusion chapter is not like the conclusions of the rest of the academic papers when written. c\. explains the entire gist of the thesis without omitting any major facts or figures. d\. None of the above 38\. Research results are presented in three main formats: Except a\. Oral Presentation b\. Poster Presentation c\. Written Paper d\. None of the above 39\. What is Publication Process? a\. the publication of a research paper in a journal is a long and painstaking process. b\. the next step is to submit it for publication c\. authors consider the paper to be worth publishing d\. All of the above 40\. What is true Publication Process? a\. Have original research work of current interest. b\. Identify a journal with aims & scope close to your research work c\. Format manuscript according to the author guideline of targeted journal d\. All of the above **Test II. Essay -- 2 pts each** 1. Differentiate descriptive research and experimental research by giving examples regarding classroom situation and teaching-learning process. 2. Compare and contrast quantitative research and qualitative research. 3. Discuss: test of difference; test of relationship. 4. State at least 2 kinds of research designs and explain by relating it to actual or real scenario. 5. If you are going to have research regarding the delivery of instruction this time of pandemic, what will be your title and why? *Enjoy your exam............*