[ DOST 14 ] DOST SCHOLARSHIP EXAM REVIEWER XIV

Research

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Please answer each question to the best of your ability. Each question is multiple choice, and only one answer per question is correct. Select the most appropriate answer from the options provided. There are 20 questions in total.

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1. What is the primary purpose of conducting a literature review in research?

A) To identify gaps in existing research and justify the study
B) To summarize findings from previous studies
C) To define research methodology
D) To establish a theoretical framework

2. Which sampling technique ensures that every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected?

A) Simple Random Sampling
B) Stratified Sampling
C) Convenience Sampling
D) Systematic Sampling

3. In a research study, what does the term "operationalization" refer to?

A) Defining variables in measurable terms
B) Analyzing data using statistical methods
C) Establishing a hypothesis
D) Conducting interviews

4. Which research design is best suited for examining cause-and-effect relationships?

A) Descriptive Research
B) Correlational Research
C) Experimental Research
D) Case Study Research

5. What is the primary goal of qualitative research?

A) To quantify variables
B) To gain an understanding of human experiences and perspectives
C) To establish causal relationships
D) To test hypotheses

6. What is the significance of using a control group in an experiment?

A) It allows for comparison with the experimental group
B) It ensures that all variables are controlled
C) It eliminates the need for a hypothesis
D) It provides qualitative data

7. In the context of research ethics, what does informed consent require?

A) Participants must be fully informed about the study and agree to participate voluntarily
B) Participants must receive compensation for their participation
C) Participants must remain anonymous throughout the study
D) Participants must be screened for psychological disorders

8. Which statistical method is commonly used to assess the reliability of a measurement instrument?

A) Regression Analysis
B) Cronbach's Alpha
C) T-Test
D) ANOVA

9. What type of sampling method involves selecting participants based on specific characteristics?

A) Random Sampling
B) Purposive Sampling
C) Stratified Sampling
D) Cluster Sampling

10. In mixed-methods research, what is the primary purpose of combining qualitative and quantitative approaches?

A) To provide a more comprehensive understanding of the research problem
B) To simplify data collection processes
C) To increase the sample size
D) To eliminate biases in the study

11. Which type of validity assesses whether a test measures what it claims to measure?

A) Construct Validity
B) Internal Validity
C) External Validity
D) Content Validity

12. What is the primary focus of action research?

A) To solve practical problems within a specific context
B) To establish theoretical frameworks
C) To test new theories
D) To analyze large datasets

13. In research, what does the term "data triangulation" refer to?

A) Using multiple data sources or methods to enhance validity
B) Analyzing data using only one method
C) Collecting data from a single source
D) Ensuring data is collected randomly

14. Which of the following is a qualitative data collection method?

A) Surveys with closed-ended questions
B) In-depth interviews
C) Experiments
D) Observational studies with structured protocols

15. What is the primary characteristic of longitudinal studies?

A) Data is collected over an extended period
B) Data is collected at one point in time
C) The sample size is small
D) It focuses solely on qualitative data

16. Which research method is primarily focused on describing a phenomenon without manipulating variables?

A) Descriptive Research
B) Experimental Research
C) Correlational Research
D) Action Research

17. What does a high p-value in hypothesis testing indicate?

A) Strong evidence against the null hypothesis
B) Weak evidence against the null hypothesis
C) A significant result
D) A type I error

18. What type of data analysis is used to identify patterns or themes within qualitative data?

A) Thematic Analysis
B) Regression Analysis
C) Descriptive Statistics
D) ANOVA

19. Which of the following is a characteristic of qualitative research?

A) Focus on context and meaning
B) Use of large sample sizes
C) Emphasis on statistical analysis
D) Predominantly numerical data

20. In research, what does the term "generalizability" refer to?

A) The extent to which findings can be applied to a broader population
B) The accuracy of the measurement tool used
C) The validity of the research design
D) The reliability of data collection methods

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