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COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
METHODS OF RESEARCH

Name:

Course:

Part I. TRUE OR FALSE: Write the word TRUE when the statement is correct and FALSE for
incorrect. Underline the word(s) that make(s) the sentence wrong and write the correct answer on the
space provided for.

___________________ 1. It is proper to divulge the identity of the participants or respondents of the

study for due recognition.

___________________ 2. A problem statement is an expression of predicament, gap or disturbing

situation that needs investigation.

___________________ 3. Open-ended questions allow participants or respondents to respond to

question in their own words.

___________________ 4 The primary aim of qualitative research is to test the theories.

___________________ 5. After the data are collected, the researcher provides the participants with
information about the nature of the study and attempts to remove any misconception that may have
arisen.

___________________ 6. Researcher has no right to use a self-made research instrument, only

standardized instruments are allowed to use in Qualitative Research.

___________________ 7. Research is conducted in a methodical manner without bias using any

method based on the whims and capriciousness of the researcher.

___________________ 8. The investigators always retain the responsibility for ensuring ethical
practice in research.

____________________ 9. The null hypothesis is always shown to be highly unlikely by a

significant result.

____________________ 10. In interpreting a significant negative correlation between data sets, it

implies that one data set is related to the other at better than chance levels.

Part II. FILL IN THE BLANK: Supply the missing word to complete the following statements.
Choose the correct answer from the choices below and write it on the space provided for.
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______________________ 1. This is a systematic and objective analysis and recording of controlled

observations that may lead to the development of generalizations, principles, or theories, resulting in
prediction and possibly ultimate control of events.

_______________________ 2. This is the process of selecting a portion of a total population to

represent the entire population.

_______________________ 3. This is a tentative preposition or guess between two or more

phenomena after intellectualizing and observing relevant phenomenon.

_______________________ 4. This is the offense committed by somebody when turning in

someone else's work as his/her own
_______________________ 5. This is the tense of verb that should be used for literature review.

_______________________ 6. This is the variable that can be manipulated to see if it makes the
other variable changed. 

_______________________ 7. This is someone who conducts an organized and systematic

investigation into something.

_______________________ 8. This is a type of review which draws conclusion about the topic,
critiques and summarizes a body of literature.

_______________________ 9. This is a source of information written by person who actually

carried out the study.

_______________________ 1.0 This is a type of research that deals on inquiry into an identified
problem, based on testing a theory, measured with numbers, and analyzed using statistical
techniques. 

Part III. Discuss the following

1. Discuss the research designs, methodology, procedures, techniques and steps in conducting
Quantitative research. Discuss clearly your answers.

2. For Qualitative, explain how this approach will be conducted? What types of qualitative
research are necessary to consider and the specific standard procedures in doing this research
approach. Discuss clearly your answers.
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Part IV. Prepare a research proposal on ONE (1) of the research topics listed below. Follow
the format as shown in the next page.

RESEARCH TOPICS
 Issues and Concerns on the Training-for-Work Scholarship Program of the Technical
Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
 Applying Physics Principles to Physical Fitness Games among Junior High School Students
 Principals’ Transformational Leadership Behavior, Managerial Communication Competence,
and School Performance.
 Mungkahing Manwal Pangkasanayan na may Moyular na Pagdulog sa Pagtuturo ng Retorika
sa Antas Tersarya.
 Multiple Intelligences, language of Proficiency and Achievement in English of Freshman
Students at the University of the Assumption
 Critical Analysis of the Operation of the Water Districts in Bulacan
 Implementation of the Information Technology on the Tax Collection System of the Bureau
of Internal Revenue
 Sexual Harassment Among Woman in Government Offices: Its Perceived Effects on their
Level of Stress, Morale and Productivity
 Service Delivery System and Customer Satisfaction of Pag-ibig Fund, Malolos Branch
 Marketing Strategies of SMEs: Perspective for Entrepreneurial Success
 Managerial Performance of Public Elementary Schools’ Principals: Perspective in the
Formulation of a Management Development Program
 Acquisition of Mathematics Concepts through the Mother-Tongue-Based Multi-Lingual
Education
 The Extent of Implementation of DepEd’s ICT Literacy Program in the City Schools
Division of Malolos
 Spiral Progression Curiculum in High School Science: Reflections through the Teachers’
Performance
 Promoting Cognitive and Metacognitive Skills of Student in Mathematics through Games
and Simulation
 Upliftment of Poor Man’s Education through Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program
 Principals’ Leadership Style and Schools’ Performance in School-Based Management
Program
 Solid Waste Management in SUCs in Region III: Perspectives for Program Enhancement
 Development of an Automated Classroom Energy Management System (ACEMS)
 Design and Development of a Work Immersion Portal
Research Title:
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Statement of the Problem

Specific Questions

Scope and Delimitations of the Study

Conceptual Framework (Draw the Paradigm of the Study)

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State the Hypothesis/es or Assumption of the Study (Just use one from the given)

Methods and Techniques of the Study. (What specific research approach and research design/s
will you use and the specific technique/s in conducting the study?) Discuss well your answer.
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Discuss the selection procedure and sampling techniques

Discuss the possible Research Instrument that you will use

Discuss all the statistical treatment needed. Consider including a Likert scale with verbal
interpretation if applicable
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