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LANGUAGE EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

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MIDTERM EXAMINATION

PART I: MULTIPLE CHOICE B. They provide the most reliable statistical

information
Instructions: Encircle the correct answer from among C. They contain extensive charts and illustrations
the choices. D. They cannot circulate or leave the library.
1. A bibliography is an essential component of
6. When you use the internet to help you do your
research paper because it__________.
research, an established website or search engine is
A. demonstrates to the reader the full knowledge of
_______.
the writer
A. an electronic site with an accompanying address
B. officially lists all the sources the writer has
that helps you search for specific information
consulted
B. a university website
C. makes a final statement at the end of the paper
C. a website that a librarian helped you to locate
D. helps the reader understand the content of the
D. a site that has all the information you need on its
paper
home page
2. Which is TRUE of a primary source?
7. Footnotes and parenthetical citations are important
A. It is the first source the writer has consulted.
because _____________
B. It is always includes electronic material taken
A. they prove that the writer has done a lot of
directly from the web.
needless research
C. It is a better source of information than any
B. they protect a writer from accusations of
other.
plagiarism
D. It includes eyewitness accounts or first-hand
C. they make a writer seem intelligent
information about the event or topic discussed in
D. they make a paper look more professional
the paper.

3. Transitional phrases refer to sentences or

paragraphs that 8. In order to find a topic for your paper, it is often
A. express the passage of time helpful to
B. link thoughts or paragraphs smoothly to one A. copy an idea straight from a book
another B. ask yourself some basic questions like, who,
C. have a specific chronology what," "where," "when," or "why" about a
D. refer to the time that has passed between specific particular subject that interests you
events described in the paper C. seek the advice of a guidance counselor or other
working professional
4. A secondary source, as opposed to a primary D. go to the librarian and ask him or her for a list of
source, is one that popular topics
A. provides information in a second hand or non-
direct way 9. A primary source is valuable
B. is not as reliable as a primary source because____________.
C. was not written or recorded directly by a witness A. it provides a firsthand perspective about the
to the events discussed in the paper or by event, time period, or topic you are researching
someone with firsthand knowledge of the B. it is the best source that a writer can use
subject C. it is the most documented and respected type of
D. cannot be trusted and must be questioned for its source
legitimacy D. it is from a very distinguished and respected
individual
5. Which statement about reference books is always
TRUE? 10. Using note cards to take down information from
A. They are always encyclopedias books is helpful and handy because ____________.
 A. note cards can be arranged easily and quickly B. library index
and stored in one place C. Abstract
B. note cards are a more respected way of taking D. Sample
down information
C. note cards look more professional than large 17. Determining when your literature review sufficient
sheets of paper can be identified by___________.
D. photocopying can leave dark marks on paper A. not being able to find any references
B. finding only a few references
11. When writing footnotes, it is always important to C. citing more than 30 number of references
list them ____________. D. finding repetitive patterns in the materials you
A. in chronological order are reading
B. as a separate work from your note
C. with a corresponding reference sheet cards 18. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of
D. in your opening credits conducting a literature review?
A. Increase of the researcher's confidence in the
12. When writing a research paper, the point of view research topic
that you should always use is _________. B. Help in identification of researchers working on
A. first person point of view such as, “ In my paper, the same research topic
I will state…” C. Creating a database
B. an impersonal point of view so you can simply D. Investigation of novel perspectives and ideas
provide facts about the research topic
C. third person point of view such as," If he or she
reads my paper, then he or she will 19. According to the text, which of the following is/are
understand…” NOT a major starting point for locating relevant
D. first person plural point of view such as, "We literature?
can see by the facts provided here that the A. Databases
conclusion should be…” B. Library catalog
C. Indexes/abstracts
13. If the author of a paper you are reading describes D. Encyclopedia
the work of another researcher, you should
_______. 20. To locate a specific book, you should consult
A. go to another author who describes the work a/a____________.
and compare the two descriptions A. M.L.A. Index and Bibliography
B. go to the original source and read it yourself B. encyclopedia
C. contact both authors C. book in print
D. report the author's description of the work D. almanac

14. An effective approach to focus your attention as you 21. Which of the following is a non-directional
read the literature is to__________. hypothesis?
A. write the problem and subproblems on a sheet of A. Teachers receiving holistic stress reduction
paper training will be less stressed than teacher who do
B. list the library locations of the papers you need not receive such training.
to obtain B. Teachers receiving holistic stress reduction
C. write the delimitations of the project on sheet of training will have the same levels of stress when
paper compared to teachers who do not receive such
D. list the names of papers related to your topic training.
C. Teachers receiving holistic stress reduction
15. An essential item to write when quoting a source training will have significantly lower levels of
word-for-word is the ___________. stress when compared to teachers who do not
A. International Standard Book Number (ISBN) of receive such training.
the document D. Teachers receiving holistic stress reduction P
B. the call number of the document training will have significantly higher levels of
C. page number that contains the quote stress when compared to teachers who do no I
D. the keywords of the document receive such training.

16. A collection of information organized in an easily 22. Which of the following is a null hypothesis?
accessible manner is called a/an__________.
A. Database
 A. Teachers receiving holistic stress reduction III. Data is analyzed during and after data
training will be less stressed than teacher who do collection.
not receive such training.
B. There will be no difference in the stress scores A. I only
of teachers receiving holistic stress reduction B. II only
training and those not receiving such training. C. Ill only
C. Teachers receiving holistic stress reduction D. I, II and I
training will score significantly lower on stress
test than teachers who do not receive such 28. Which of the following best describes the process
training. of qualitative data analysis?
D. Teachers receiving holistic stress reduction A. It is begun after all the data have been collected.
training will score significantly higher on stress B. It is an ongoing, inductive, cyclic process
test than teachers who do not receive such integrated into phases of the research process.
training. C. It is an awkward, haphazard process.
D. It builds from abstraction, to specific concrete
23. The following hypothesis was tested: Teachers examples.
receiving holistic stress reduction training will
demonstrate lower levels of stress than teachers 29. Why is describing the context equally as important
who do not receive such training. The results of the an aspect of qualitative data analysis as describing
study indicated teachers receiving the training had the participants?
lower levels of stress. Which of the following BEST A. Descriptions of context are more objective than
describes these results? descriptions of participants.
A. The results support the hypothesis. B. Descriptions of context are based on facts, not
B. The results do not support the hypothesis. perceptions.
C. The results prove the hypothesis C. Participants' behavior cannot be separated from
D. The results disprove the hypothesis. the context in which it occurs.
D. Participants are the context.
24. Which of the following is considered a part of a
formal evaluation of a research plan 30. Which of the following best differentiates da
A. A critique by a colleague of the researcher analysis from interpretation?
B. A critique by an experienced researcher A. Interpretation requires more conceptual and
C. A pilot study and a field test integrative thinking than data analysis.
D. A critique of the research plan by the researcher B. Interpretation involves computerized analysis of
himself/herself data
C. Data analysis explanatory and interpretation
25. The purpose of qualitative data analysis is conceptual
to_______________. D. Data analysis involves conceptualization
A. bring order to the data interpretation, but interpreation does not.
B. establish cause-and-effect relationships
C. manipulate the data 31. Which of the following ethical principles is being
D. Triangulate demonstrated when a researcher adapts methods to
the needs of different populations?
26. The purpose of qualitative data interpretation is A. Fidelity and responsibility
to_____________. B. Beneficence
A. bring order to the data C. Integrity
B. manipulate the data to reflect one’s D. Respect for people's rights and dignity
preconceived notions of its meaning
C. make sense of what the data mean 32. Which of the following ethical principles is being
D. establish relationships between variables demonstrated when a researcher upholds
professional standards of conduct, clarifies
27. Which of the following is a characteristic of professional roles and obligations, and accepts
qualitative data analysis? appropriate responsibility for his or her behavior?
I. There is no single way to gain A. Beneficence and non-malfeasance
understanding of phenomena B. Fidelity and responsibility
II. Reality is described with language that C. Integrity
potentially has different semantic D. Justice
meaning for the researcher and
participants.
33. Which of the following demonstrates informed 38. In which of the following phases of research does
consent? the researcher primarily use deductive reasoning?
A. Subjects are not physically or emotionally A. Problem definition phase
harmed. B. Procedures design phase
B. Subjects understand the nature of the study and C. Data-analysis phase
agree to participate on their own free will. D. Interpretation phase
C. Subjects are assured confidentiality.
D. Subjects’ performances on all tests are reported 39. In what phase of research is the empirical
publicly. component of science most clearly visible?
A. Procedures design phase
34. Which of the following demonstrates freedom from B. Observation phase
harm? C. Interpretation phase
I. Collecting data on participants without D. Communication phase
their knowledge
II. Releasing individual subject's scores 40. In which of the following phases of research the
III. Allowing access to data by others not public aspect of science most obvious?
involved in the study A. Idea-generating phase
A. I only B. Observation phase
B. I only C. Interpretation phase
C. III only D. Communication phase
D. I and II
41. Which two levels of constraint involve the direc
35. Dr. Arnold has mailed a research questionnaire to comparison of two or more groups of participants?
1,000 counselors. She has included a number on A. Naturalistic and case-study
each survey so counselors' responses to the B. Case-study and experimental
questionnaire can be tracked. Which of the C. Experimental and differential
following describes the level of privacy she is D. Correlational and differential
affording the respondents?
42. In problem identification, which the following
A. Confidentiality series of steps are correct?
B. Anonymity I. present the significance of the problem.
C. Protection from harm II. Solicit experts view of the problem.
D. Informed consent III. Review literature on the status of
knowledge in the area
36. . Which of the following would you suggest a IV. State the problem.
researcher do in order to achieve the full
cooperation, not just approval, of the teachers with A. I, II, III, IV
whom she is working? B. II, III, 1, IV
I. Fully explain the potential benefits of the study C. III, II, I, IV
II. Offer a cover letter from the principal D. I, III, II, IV
indicating her strong support for the project
III. Offer to provide several in-service workshops 43. A problem statement typically indicates the
for the teachers following:
I. the variables to be studied.
A. I only II. The relationship between the variables
B. II only III. Specifics about the population to be
C. III only studied
D. I, II and III IV. The possibility of using empirical
testing
37. In which of the following phases of research does V. Theoretical information concerning
the researcher primarily use inductive reasoning? broader issues related to the problem.
A. Idea-generating phase
B. Problem-definition phase A. I, II, III, IV
C. Data-analysis phase B. I, III, IV, V
D. Interpretation phase C. I, II, IV, V
D. II, III, IV, V
44. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a C. Index
good research topic? D. bibliography
A. It can be investigated through collection and
analysis of data.
B. It focuses on a philosophical or ethical issue. PART II- ANALYZING & CREATING
C. It is theoretically or practically significant.
D. It is ethical. A. Instructions: Below are examples of research
studies. Name the independent variable (IV) and the
45. An introductory paragraph should always contain dependent variable (DV) for each one. Then,
________. construct hypothesis out from the research studies
A. the thesis statement below.
B. as many facts as possible 1. Study examining if quality instruction increases
C. a summary of the subject matter academic performance in students.
D. a table of contents
IV:
46. What is the reason for consulting handbooks,
yearbooks, encyclopedias, or reviews in the initial DV
stages of identifying a research topic?
A. They are readily available Hypothesis:
B. They provide an overview of the issues related
to a topic 2. Study predicting that the teaching inefficiency will
C. They are primary sources decrease pupil's attention time while attending
D. They avoid reporting statistical data so one can classes.
interpret the results more easily
IV:

47. A research paper is different from an essay because

DV:
___________.
A. an essay contains fewer facts than a research
Hypothesis:
paper
B. an essay is more opinion-dominated
3. Study predicting that the high school sports build
C. a research paper is an extended analysis based
character.
on data and evidence
D. a research paper is always shorter than an essay IV:

48. Establishing a strong, authoritative tone in your DV:

research paper means__________
A. using a lot of factual information Hypothesis:
B. choosing a writing style that establishes the
writer as authority 4. Study predicting that pedestrians will walk faster on
C. using harsh vocabulary words sunny days versus rainy days.
D. writing a persuasive paper
IV:
49. Which of the following is the least appropriate
research problem? DV:
A. Does studying Latin improve the standardized
vocabulary test scores of seventh grade Hypothesis:
students?
B. Does drilling fifth grade students with 5. The Use of Teaching Strategies to Enhance Reading
multiplication facts improve their standardized Abilities
test scores?
IV:
C. What is the relationship between student’s math
attitudes and math achievement?
D. Should students have access to controversial
novels in school? DV:

50. A summary of an article or study is a(n)

_______________. Hypothesis:
A. Abstract
B. Literature review
 B. Instructions: Determine the type of research for _____________4. How different are the teaching
each study whether it is descriptive, correlational, competence of faculty users and non-
quasi-experimental or experimental. users of learner-centered teaching
strategies?
_____________1. Relationship between sleepiness and
general health status _____________5. Level of cognitive learning for
vocabulary enhancement: a
_____________2. The use of mnemonic devices by preliminary study
Mathematics majors

_____________3. The relationship between work stress

and oral health status.

C. Instructions: Identify what section/part of the research paper is described. Pick up the correct answer from the choice
box.

a. Assumptions
b. limitations of the study
c. statement of the problem study
d. statement of the hypothesis
e. significance of the study
f. definition of terms
g. title of the study
h. data-collection instrument

_____1. For the school administrators, results of this study will give them information and data on the teaching
competence of their teachers for them to enhance their faculty development program.

_____2. That the interviewee answered the interview questions accurately is an example of ___________.

_____3. That the respondents rated some situations truthfully is an example of___________________.

_____4. That the perceptions can be quantified and therefore be measured is an example of______________.

_____5. A phase or aspect of the investigation which may affect the result adversely but over which you have no control
is__________.

_____6. This section is done for the purpose of knowing their meanings and for you to communicate the meanings of terms
to your readers.

_____7. This refers to the definition found in dictionaries the academic or universal meaning given to word or group of
words or the to the specific way of the meaning used in your study.

_____8. If you will use an instrument to measure interest then through this, will depend on what the test will measure and
will provide your reader ideas or concepts that operate function in your investigation. These maybe provided in
books or dictionaries or related sources.

_____9. The ________of your study defines where and when the study is conducted and who the subjects are.

_____ 10. The Building Blocks of Language: Approaches to Grammatical Constituency