INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF ASIA AND THE PACIFIC

Alimannao Hills, Penablanca, Cagayan

Prelim Examination
1st Semester S.Y. 2016-2017
Social Work Research 1

Name: _____________________________ Score: _______________

Course: ____________________________ Date: __________________

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Read carefully each question/statement and encircle the

letter of the best answer. (Erasure means wrong)

1. Which of the following is sometimes called as soft sciences?

a. Social experiment c. Research
b. Social research d. Theory
2. It is a characteristic of a researcher who is careful to conduct his research study
at the right time and at the right place is __________.
a. Economical c. Productive
b. Prudence d. Creative
3. This is also known as fundamental research which seeks to discover truths or
principles.
a. Applied research c. Developmental research
b. Basic research d. Exploratory research
4. Which of the following is not included in the stages of Research?
a. Planning c. Collecting of Data
b. Analyzing of data d. Giving bias conclusions
5. This is a characteristic of research where research design and procedure are
repeated is ___________.
a. Duplicity c. Methodical
b. Replicability d. Critical
6. This refers to the scientific investigation of phenomena which includes collection,
presentation, analysis and interpretation of facts that links to an individuals speculation
with reality.
a. Thesis c. Research
b. Case study d. Experiments
7. Which of the following is NOT part of the Research process?
a. Follows a broad plan of procedure
b. Originates with a question or a problem
c. Requires a clear articulation of a goal
d. Accepts certain critical assumptions
8. It is research involving social scientific methods, theories and concepts, which
can enhance our understanding of the social processes and problems encountered by
individuals and groups in society.
a. Analytical research c. Social research
b. Descriptive research d. Basic research
9. Which of the following is called a Policy Oriented Research?
a. Basic research c. Developmental research
b. Applied research d. Experimental research
10. Which of the following provides the framework for the collection and analysis of
data?
a. Research methodology c. Research technique
b. Research design d. Pure research
11. This kind of research presents a profile of a group or describes a process,
mechanism or relationship or presents basic background information or a context.
a. Exploratory research c. Analytical research
b. Descriptive research d. Developmental research
12. This is a characteristic of a researcher which undertakes deep thinking and
inquiry of the things, problems and situations around him.
a. Open minded c. Intellectual Curiosity
b. Keen observer d. Intellectual Honesty
13. Which of the following is also called as decision-oriented research?
a. Field research c. Descriptive research
b. Developmental research d. Exploratory research
14. This research is conducted in a natural setting.
a. Library research c. Laboratory research
b. Field research d. Experimental research
15. One of the qualities of a good researcher that keeps on inventing unique, new
and original researches is _____________.

a. Creative c. Resourceful
b. Efficient d. Scientific

II. TRUE OR FALSE: Write J if the statement is correct and E if the statement is
wrong and underline the word/group of words that make it wrong and write on the
spaces provided the correct answer. (2points each)
____________________ 1. The goal of Exploratory research is to generate single idea.

____________________2. Developmental research produces knowledge of practical

use to man.
____________________3. Research increases the burden of work.

____________________4. The success or failure of a research lies on the respondents.

____________________5. A choice of research design reflects decisions about the

priority being given to a range of dimensions of the research process.

____________________6. Descriptive research is conducted by applied social

researchers employed by sponsors.

____________________7. Social research is consist of theory and conclusion.

____________________8. Laboratory research is conducted in artificial or controlled

conditions by isolating the study in a thoroughly specified and equipped area.

___________________9. Research is conducted in a methodical manner with bias

using systematic method and procedures.

___________________10. Research exhibits careful and bias judgment.

___________________11. Newtons Law of motion is an example of Basic research.

___________________12. Research is of great value to man and illogical.

___________________13. The more replications of researches, the more valid and
conclusive result would be.

___________________14. The research problem should be specific, immeasurable,

achievable, realistic and timeless.

___________________15. Research responds to the economic recovery and austerity

measure of the country.

III. MATCHING TYPE: Write the answer on the space provided. Match Column A to B

Column A Column B
1. Basic Research a. Data focus on the past, present and
future
2. Historical research b. Decision oriented research
3. Case study c. Data focus on the future
4. Developmental research d. Practical use to man
5. Descriptive research e. Conducted in a natural setting
6. Experimental research f. Data focus on the present situation
7. Applied research g. Soft sciences
8. Research h. Pure Research
9. Social research i. Fact finding
10. Field research j. Data focus on the past

IV. ESSAY: Answer each item by writing legibly your answer on the blank provided
after the question. Your answers should be concise.

1. Explain briefly the meaning of research. (5 pts)

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2. Give and explain atleast two (2) importance of Research to you as an individual
and to our society as a whole. (6pts)

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3. Give and explain atleast two (2) good qualities of a Researcher must possess.
(4pts)

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Prepared by:

JENNELYN B. ELIZAGA
Instructor

---Before research can be conducted, it must be understood. But before one can
understand, one must learn, must love to work with enthusiasm. ---

-Calmorin, Laurentina &Melchor (Research Methods and Thesis Writing 2nd Edition)