Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region X-Northern Mindanao
Division of Lanao del Norte
MAIGO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Labuay, Maigo, Lanao del Norte

DIAGNOSTIC TEST
DISCIPLINE AND IDEAD IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
Name : _________________________________________________ Score : ___________
Grade and Section : _______________________________________ Date : ____________

Directions: Read each question/sentence carefully and choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answers on a separate
sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following definitions best describes the term “society”?
A. It is a small group of people whose members share tight, personal, and lasting relationships
B. It is a large social group where the relationships among members are usually impersonal and goal oriented
C. It is a collection of people whose members frequently meet and consider themselves as parts of a group
D. It is an organized group of individuals whose members regularly meet or work together and have a shared culture, interest,
and territory
2. The following are the disciplines that are both associated with Social Sciences and Humanities EXCEPT.
A. Anthropology B. Economics C. History D. Linguistics
3. Which academic discipline studies different human conditions and the ways wherein the human experiences are processed
and recorded?
A. Humanities
C. Philosophy
B. Natural Science
D. Social Science
4. Which of the following terms refers to the body of knowledge concerned with the systematic study of different facets of our
society, several social phenomena, and the effects of these occurrences on people’s lives?
A. Humanities
C. Philosophy
B. Natural Science
D. Social Science
5. What element of Social Sciences places the entire area of study on the members of the society and their social environments
or backgrounds?
a. Empirical Analysis
c. Society
b. Nature
d. Superstition
6. Which of the following areas of study concentrates on examining every natural phenomenon that happened, or is currently
occurring, in the world by means of tangible evidences such as natural forces, artifacts, and fossils?
A. Humanities
C. Philosophy
B. Natural Science
D. Social Science
7. Several intellectuals considered the use of philosophical approach in examining human societies as an unpleasant continuing
impact of the past that is needed to be opposed by using critical reason, enlightenment, and, if necessary, revolution. Which of
these intellectuals founded Positivism to study our societies?
A. Auguste Comte
C. Herbert Spencer
B. Charles Darwin
D. Karl Marx
8. The element of Social Sciences that puts the whole body of knowledge in an academic mode of inquiry about our societies by
means of the scientific method refers to __________.
A. Empirical Analysis
C. Society
B. Nature
D. Superstition
9. What is the importance of the Age of Enlightenment in the history of Social Sciences?
A. It is where the Social Sciences started to become slightly scientific
B. It is where the origins of some of the significant concepts and purposes of Social Sciences emerged
C. It is where numerous social philosophers used philosophical approaches in investigating human societies
D. It is where scientific thoughts became more reliable than faith and superstition in explaining various social phenomena4
10. What is the similarity between Social Sciences and Natural Sciences?
A. Both areas utilize the scientific method in creating a study.
B. Both disciplines focus on the creative expressions of human experiences.
C. Both fields concentrate on observing and understanding numerous social phenomena.
D. Both studies explore the different laws of nature that govern our world through objective and experimental methods.
11. “According to Albert Einstein, light has no mass. Thus, it also has no energy. However, how can sunlight warm the earth
without energy?” Which of the following academic disciplines can answer this question?
A. Humanities
C. Social Physics
B. Natural Sciences
D. Social Sciences
12. When a researcher tries to learn about human society and understand the things that are occurring in it by conducting keen
observations, critical analyses, and interpretations of social facts found from the individuals living in a society, what element of
Social Sciences does the researcher focus?
A. Empirical Analysis
C. Society
B. Nature
D. Superstition
13. If the purpose of the scientific method in Natural Sciences is to study all natural phenomena that happened, or are currently
occurring, in our world using tangible evidences such as artifacts, fossils, and natural forces, what is the purpose of the scientific
method in Social Sciences?
A. To discover the laws of nature that rules our world.
B. To explore the creative expressions of human experiences.
C. To study the several human conditions and the manners wherein the human experiences are processed and recorded.
D. To understand the different aspects of human society, several social phenomena, and the impacts of these occurrences on
people’s lives.
14. If the focus of the Natural Sciences is to explore all natural phenomena that occurred, or are currently happening, in the
world, what is the focus of the Humanities?
A. To study the different aspects of human society.
B. To explore the laws of nature that rules our world.
C. To discover the effects of social phenomena on people’s live.
D. To understand the numerous human conditions and the ways wherein the human experiences are treated and documented.
15. In terms of the connection between Social Sciences and Humanities, some of the disciplines of Social Sciences are also
affiliated with Humanities. Which of the following disciplines of Social Sciences is NOT associated with Humanities?
A. Anthropology B. Economics
C. History D. Linguistics
16. Social Sciences began to become slightly scientific during the __________.
A. Age of Enlightenment
C. Medieval Period
B. Industrial Revolution
D. Renaissance Period12
17. Auguste Comte believed that theology and metaphysics are imperfect modes of knowledge and that these two should be
rejected since they cannot be verified by experimental investigation. Which of the following tendencies of thought was founded
by Auguste Comte to oppose the two studies?
A. Democracy
C. Humanitarianism
B. Evolution
D. Positivism
18. In the elements of Social Sciences, the empirical analysis places the entire body of knowledge in a systematic mode of inquiry
about human societies through the scientific method while the society puts the whole area of study on
A. The creative expressions of human experiences
B. The people living in a society and their social environments or backgrounds
C. The study of all natural phenomena that occurred, or are currently occurring, in the world
D. The numerous human conditions and the manners in which the human experiences are treated and recorded
19. Which of the following is NOT a definition of the term “society”?
A. It is the friendly association or companionship with other people
B. It is a large group of individuals whose relationships are impersonal and detached
C. It is the product of purposeful activities of individuals who came together for the attainment of a common goal
D. It is an organized group of people whose members work together or regularly meet and have a shared way of living, interest,
and territory
20. The scientific method is less commonly used in what academic discipline?
A. Humanities
C. Social Physics
B. Natural Science
D. Social Science
21. Which is TRUE about theory?
a. based on pre-existing facts
c. exclusively sociological
b. can be tested to research
d. issue driven
22. Sociological research usually focuses on ________.
a. globalization
c. minority groups
b. immigration
d. suicide
23. The following are the major Social Science theories EXCEPT one:
a. Marxism
c. Structural-functionalism
b. Psychoanalysis
d. Symbolic Interactionism
24. Which sociological theory accentuates the interconnectedness of component parts of society?
a. Feminism
c. Structural Functionalism
b. Staples
d. Symbolic Interactionism
25. Marxism is frequently reprimanded for neglecting to represent __________.
a. consensus
c. minority rights
b. latent functions
d. the rights of workers
26. Which of the following theories believes that society is an arrangement of interconnected parts that cooperate in congruity
to keep up a condition of parity and social harmony for the entirety?
a. Feminism
c. Structural-functionalism
b. Marxism
d. Symbolic Interactionism
27. ________________ accentuates that human conduct is impacted by definitions and implications that are made and kept up
through symbolic interaction with others.
a. Feminism
c. Structural-functionalism
b. Marxism
d. Symbolic Interactionism
28. Which of the following sociologists accepted that the bourgeoisie utilized their capacity to control the foundations of society
to their potential benefit?
a. Emile Durkheim
c. Karl Marx
b. George Simmel
d. Talcott Parsons
29. The Structural-Functionalism is based on the following premises EXCEPT one:
a. social structure
b. social conflict in the society
c. function can be small or substantial
d. change is evident within any society
30. How to keep up the balance of the framework in the society?
a. Social instability in the society
b. If the people will work together with one goal for stability
c. If there’s lack of consensus among people in a given society
d. Imbalance among people due to differences in backgrounds
31. Emile Durkheim’s undertakings on sociology scholastic order focused on:
a. evolution of major social institutions
b. influence of social forces on people’s behavior
c. all-encompassing synthesis of the major sociological theories
d. understanding of sociological principles could be used to solve social problems
32. The sociological theory which focuses on the use of symbols and face-to-face interactions.
a. Feminism
c. Structural-functionalism
b. Marxism
d. Symbolic Interactionism
33. Which major Social Science theory focuses on the competition of scarce resources and how the elite control the poor and
weak?
a. Feminism
c. Structural-functionalism
b. Marxism
d. Symbolic Interactionism
34. The ______________ owns and controls the means of production, which leads to exploitation due to the profit motive.
a. Bourgeoisie
c. Noblemen
b. Government
d. Proletariat
35. Social processes that have undesirable consequences for the operation of society are called.
a. dysfunctions
c. malfunction
b. functional
d. non-functional
36. The following tells about the application of Structural-functionalism and its importance in examining the socio-cultural
condition of a society EXCEPT one:
a. Government and politics is a way to enforce norms and regulate conflict.
b. In traditional societies, functions would have been placed in a family kinship structures, and in local communities.
c. Society is a universal social system comprises of structured and organized subsystems that are categorized by conforming
existing norms.
d. Sociologies look at the past people to “social realities” these are the laws, ethics, values, strict convictions, customs, designs,
ceremonies, and the entirety of the social principles that oversee public activity
37. Which of the following is a Marxist view of political condition in the society?
a. Culture reinforces issues of "privilege” groups and their status in social categories.
b. The power elites use the government to develop social policies that allow them to keep their wealth.
c. The bourgeoisie possesses and controls the means for production, which prompts misuse because of the benefit intention.
d. Social structure as inherently unequal resulting from the differences in power based on age, class, education, gender, income,
race, sexuality, and other social factors.
38. Which of the following is NOT part of Symbolic Interactionism application on the socio-cultural conditions of the society?
a. Applies AGIL which means Adaptation, Goal Attainment, Integration, and Latency.
b. Social scientists search for examples of communication between people and examine the perception of one-on-one
connections.
c. Look how people connect, the signs and images nonconformists use to convey their message, and to arrange and in this way
create shared implications.
d. Examines communication patter, interpretation, and adjustment among an individual’s relative to the meanings of symbols
emphasizes individual’s verbal and nonverbal responses.
39. Which of the following tells about the application of Marxism on the economic condition of the society?
a. See regulations and political contributions as a way of keeping people connected to the democratic process.
b. Search for examples of communication between people and examine the perception of one-on-one connections.
c. Examines communication patter, interpretation, and adjustment among individuals relative to the meanings of symbols.
d. Concentrated on the mode of production in relation to the bourgeoisie who controls the means of production and
proletarians who only work and don't claim control over the capital.
40. Which among the major Social Science theories is applied across the socio- cultural, economic, and political conditions?
a. Feminism
c. Structural Functionalism
b. Marxism
d. Symbolic Interactionism
41. A standardized set of practices for building scientific knowledge such as how to generate genuine observations, how to
describe or interpret the results, and how to make comprehensive assumptions through those outcomes, refers to __________.
A. Empirical Process
C. Research Process
B. Philosophical Method
D. Scientific Method
42. In the field of Social Sciences, there are three main groups of research methods. Which of these groups requires a researcher
to gather, analyze, and interpret both quantitative and qualitative data?
A. Empirical-Analytical Group
C. Mixed Methods Group
B. Interpretative Group
D. Qualitative Group
43. What mixed methods design prioritizes the gathering and examination of qualitative data in the first or initial phase?
A. Transformative Mixed Methods
B. Convergent Parallel Mixed Methods
C. Exploratory Sequential Mixed Methods
D. Explanatory Sequential Mixed Methods
44. Which of the following definitions best describes the term “research”?
A. It is the process of developing specific measures for abstract theoretical concepts.
B. It is the method used by the researchers to select a specific sample within the target population from which they hope to
collect data.
C. It is considered as the construction of new scientific knowledge and/or the application of prevailing knowledge in a new and
advanced way.
D. It is characterized as the procedure of collecting and measuring accurate information, such as insights from numerous
relevant sources, in an established systematic way.
45. To confirm if public libraries can truly be effective therapeutic landscapes for persons with mental health problem, Mr.
Reyes, a psychologist, decides to conduct a qualitative research. Which of the following qualitative research designs is the most
suitable for his research problem?
A. Case Study
C. Grounded Theory
B. Ethnography
D. Phenomenological Research
46. Ms. Cruz, a researcher, made interpretations across both the qualitative and quantitative databases in order to satisfactorily
answer her desired research questions. Which of the following groups of research methods did she use?
A. Empirical-Analytical Group C. Mixed Methods Group
B. Interpretative Group
D. Qualitative Group
47. When a researcher hopes to investigate a specific issue or phenomenon such as an activity or an event, in one or more real-
life settings over a long period of time, what qualitative research design is the most appropriate to use?
A. Case Study
C. Grounded Theory
B. Ethnography
D. Phenomenological Research
48. Social Sciences are also employing the scientific method in analyzing their own distinguishing subject matters and in
constructing scientific data and information that explain numerous social phenomena. Which of the following descriptions about
scientific method are true?
I. It allows people to objectively and autonomously study established theories and earlier conclusions, and subject these
hypotheses to numerous debates, modifications, or enhancements.
II. It is a series of processes that people can employ to collect scientific knowledge about anything under the sun, to improve
that knowledge, and, by attaining knowledge, to try to understand why and/or how several phenomena happen.
III. It is the systematic procedure that refers to a standardized series of practices for building scientific knowledge such as how to
create true results, and how to make wide-ranging assumptions using those results.
IV. It includes the selection of research questions for further examination, the investigation of accessible literature in the area of
inquiry to know the current condition of knowledge in that area, and the identification of theories that may help answer the
desired research questions.
A. I, II
B. I, II, III
C. II, III, IV
D. III, IV
49. Mr. Ocampo, a social worker, wants to gather information about his clients’ history and strengths so that he can
systematically identify their actual needs.
Which of the following research methods is the best for Mr. Ocampo to attain his objective?
A. Interview B. Observation C. Questionnaire D. Survey
50. As a future researcher, what mixed methods design will you use if you want to employ the initial qualitative results in
determining the suitable research instruments to use in the second phase, which is the quantitative phase?
A. Transformative Mixed Methods
B. Convergent Parallel Mixed Methods
C. Exploratory Sequential Mixed Methods
D. Explanatory Sequential Mixed Methods

Prepared by:

SITTIE ASNILE M. MALACO

Teacher II

Noted by:

FRANCISCA S. LARIN
Principal I
 DISCIPLINES AND IDEAS IN APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES
S.Y. 2021-2022
TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
Content No. of No. of Percent Item No. Placement
Days Items
Taught

1. Social Sciences to a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
better World 8 20 40% 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

2. Looking at Society 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

through 8 10 20% 36, 37, 38, 39, 40
Social Major Theories

3. Application and 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Importance of the Major 8 10 20% 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
Social Science

4. Social Science as 31, 32, 33, 34, 35

Scientific Study of 8 10 20% 46, 47, 48, 49, 50
Society
 

TOTAL 40 50 100%

Prepared by:

SITTIE ASNILE M. MALACO

Teacher II

Noted by:

FRANCISCA S. LARIN
Principal I
 DISCIPLINES AND IDEAS IN APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES
S.Y. 2021-2022
Key to Corrections
I – Multiple Choice:

1. D
2. B
3. A
4. D
5. C
6. B
7. A
8. A
9. A
10. A
11. B
12. A
13. D
14. D
15. B
16. A
17. D
18. B
19. B
20. A
21. B
22. C
23. B
24. C
25. A
26. C
27. D
28. C
 29. B
30. B
31. B
32. C
33. B
34. A
35. A
36. A
37. B
38. A
39. D
40. B
41. D
42. C
43. C
44. C
45. A
46. C
47. A
48. B
49. A
50. C

Prepared by:

SITTIE ASNILE M. MALACO

Teacher I

Noted by:

FRANCISCA S. LARIN
Principal I