ED 303 RESEARCH IN EDUCATION

SET A

I. Classify each of the following as population or sample.

1. Selected graduate school students
A. population B. Sample

2. All mothers of high school students

A. population B. Sample

3. Thirty representative frolics dancers

A. population B. Sample

4. All bank employees

A. population B. Sample

5. All English teachers

A. population B. Sample

II. Classify the given variable as discrete or continuous.

6. Number of blue marbles in a jar
A. Discrete B. Continuous

7. Height of mango tree

A. Discrete B. Continuous

8. Number of teachers present in a Statistics class

A. Discrete B. Continuous

9. Students’ grade level

A. Discrete B. Continuous

10. Distance traveled between towns

A. Discrete B. Continuous

III. Classify the type of measurement as nominal, ordinal, ratio or interval.

11. Blood type (A, B, AB, O)
A. Nominal B. Ordinal C. Ratio D. Interval

12. Education level (elementary, secondary, college)

A. Nominal B. Ordinal C. Ratio D. Interval

13. Pulse rate

A. Nominal B. Ordinal C. Ratio D. Interval

14. Annual income

A. Nominal B. Ordinal C. Ratio D. Interval

15. Temperature (ºC)

A. Nominal B. Ordinal C. Ratio D. Interval

IV. Determine whether the following are qualitative or quantitative data.

16. Sizes of t-shirts
A. Qualitative B. Quantitative

17. Number of qualified PHCCI members

A. Qualitative B. Quantitative

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 18. Religious preference
A. Qualitative B. Quantitative

19. Volume of water

A. Qualitative B. Quantitative

20. Colors of blouses in a department store

A. Qualitative B. Quantitative

I. Identify the sampling technique (Simple Random, stratified, cluster, purposive, quota,
systematic, convenience) used in each situation.
21. Richard wants to identify the perceptions of the IT students on their preference on the teaching
methods of their instructors. He divides the population according to their year level and selects a sample
within these levels.
A. Simple Random B. Stratified C. Cluster D. Purposive

22. In order for Ian to evaluate the efficiency of a telephone company, he selects every 25th subscriber
listed in the directory.
A. Simple Random B. Stratified C. Systematic D. Purposive

23. There are 100 sacks of rice. The owner examines a random sample of 10 sacks and identifies the
weight of each.
A. Simple Random B. Stratified C. Convenience D. Purposive

24. A teacher wants to study the perceptions of the students regarding the tuition fee increase. He uses
his entire class so that he can easily gather and analyze the data.
A. Simple Random B. Quota C. Convenience D. Purposive

25. The restaurant owners want to know the feedback of their customers on the services and food that
they offer. They then select their first 50 costumers and analyze their responses.
A. Simple Random B. Quota C. Cluster D. Purposive

26. Mae wants to identify the job satisfaction level of the teachers in Dumaguete City who are in the
teaching profession for 10 years and are masters’ degree holders. She then identifies the qualified
teachers from the lists that she obtained from the respective school principals.
A. Simple Random B. Stratified C. Cluster D. Purposive

27. A Mathematics teacher wants to involve her students in an activity that will be participated by only
10 students. She then writes the names of her students in a piece of paper, which are then rolled. She
selects the lucky 10 students by picking up names on rolled paper placed on a bowl.
A. Simple Random B. Stratified C. Cluster D. Purposive

II. Identify the method used in the collection of data (direct or interview, indirect or
questionnaire, registration, observation, experiment).
28. This method of gathering information is enforced by certain laws.
A. Direct or Interview B. Indirect or Questionnaire
C. Registration D. Observation
E. Experiment

29. In this method, the researcher observes the behavior of persons or organizations and their
outcomes.
A. Direct or Interview B. Indirect or Questionnaire
C. Registration D. Observation
E. Experiment

30. This method is used when the objective is to determine the cause and effect relationship of certain
phenomena under controlled condition.
A. Direct or Interview B. Indirect or Questionnaire
C. Registration D. Observation
E. Experiment
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31. It is a method of person-to-person exchange between the interviewer and the interviewee.
A. Direct or Interview B. Indirect or Questionnaire
C. Registration D. Observation
E. Experiment
32. In this method, written responses are given to prepared questions.
A. Direct or Interview B. Indirect or Questionnaire
C. Registration D. Observation
E. Experiment

33. What is the major attribute of Correlation Analysis?

A. Association among variables B. Difference among variables
C. Regression among variables Variations among variables

34. In order to pursue the research, which of the following is priorly required?
A. Developing a research design B. Formulating a research question
C. Deciding about the data analysis procedure D. Formulating a research hypothesis

35. What does the longitudinal research approach actually deal with?
A. Long-term research B. Short-term research
C. Horizontal research D. None of the above

36. Which of the following options are the main tasks of research in modern society?
A. To learn new things
B. To keep pace with the advancement in knowledge
C. To systematically examine and critically analyze the investigations/sources with the objective
D. All of the above

37. Which of the following does not correspond to characteristics of research?

A. Research is not passive B. Research is systematic
C. Research is not problem-oriented D. Research is not a process

38. The main aim of the scientific method in the research field is to
A. Improve data interpretation
B. Confirm triangulation
C. Introduce new variables
D. Eliminate spurious relations

39. On what basis did Jean Piaget give his theory of cognitive development of humans?
A. Evaluation Research B. Fundamental Research
C. Applied Research D. Action Research

40. What are the core elements of a thesis?

A. Introduction; Data Collection; Data Analysis; Conclusions and Recommendations
B. Executive Summary; Literature Review; Data Gathered; Conclusions; Bibliography
C. Research Plan; Research Data; Analysis; References
D. Introduction; Literature Review; Research Methodology; Results; Discussions and
Conclusions

41. Which research aims at finding a solution for an immediate problem faced by industrial
organization?
A. Descriptive B. Applied C. Fundamental D. Empirical

42. Attitude or opinion research is an example of

A. Quantitative B. Qualitative C. Analytical D. Applied

43. Which among the following is non-probability sampling?

A. Stratified Sampling B. Systematic Sampling
C. Simple random Sampling D. Deliberate Sampling

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44. In which type of sampling does all items in the population has equal chance inclusion in the
sample?
A. Stratified Sampling B. Systematic Sampling
C. Simple random Sampling D. Sequential Sampling

45. Which type survey involves a preliminary study of the subject on which the research is to be
carried out?
A. Census survey B. Statistic survey C. Pilot survey D. Experimental survey

46. Reliability of measurement scale ensures

A. Availability B. Accuracy C. Validity D. Practicality

47. The word research is derived from the French word

A. Resourch B. Riserch C. Research D. Recerch

48. Basic research is also known as

A. Descriptive research B. Fundamental research
C. Analytical research D. Applied research

49. Fundamental research is the type that

A. Is useful for formulating hypothesis or testing hypothesis
B. Discovers ways of finding solution to an immediate problem
C. Gathers knowledge
D. None of the above

50. A null hypothesis is

A. When there is difference between the variables
B. When there is no difference in the variables
C. Subjective in nature
D. The same as research hypothesis