Applied Research Practice Test
Part I: Identification (20 items)
1. What is the "blueprint" of a study called?
2. Which research design focuses on understanding participants' lived experiences?
3. Name the sampling method that involves selecting people who are easiest to reach.
4. Which research design involves manipulating an independent variable to measure its effect on a
dependent variable?
5. What term refers to the point in research where no new data provides additional insight?
6. Which sampling method involves selecting participants from diverse groups?
7. What type of research focuses on studying culture through immersion and observation?
8. Name the statistical tool commonly used in descriptive analysis to calculate the average value.
9. What is the name of the research method that studies a specific subject in detail over a period of time?
10. What sampling method involves randomly picking individuals from a population?
11. What type of research design aims to test causal relationships without random assignment?
12. Which research instrument evaluates system performance under workload?
13. What method involves gathering data by recording observations of behaviors and actions?
14. Which type of interview allows the interviewer to freely modify the sequence of questions?
15. What formula is used to determine sample size in research?
16. What research instrument is commonly based on a set of statements ranked on a scale?
17. Which analysis method identifies patterns (themes) within qualitative data?
18. What is the primary goal of correlational research?
19. What is the name of the method that converts gathered data into meaningful information?
20. Which sampling method involves choosing participants based on their accessibility?
Part II: Multiple Choice (16 items)
1. Which of the following is NOT a type of qualitative research design? a) Case Study
b) Phenomenology
c) Correlational Design
d) Ethnography
2. Which research instrument is best suited for collecting data on personal experiences? a) Performance Test
b) Questionnaire
c) Interview
d) Observation Checklist
3. Which type of correlation represents a relationship where one variable increases as the other decreases?
a) Positive Correlation
b) Negative Correlation
c) Neutral Correlation
d) No Correlation
4. Which of the following is an example of a qualitative data collection method? a) Frequency Tables
b) Observation Checklist
c) Regression Analysis
d) Percentage Distribution
5. Which research design is most suitable for testing cause-and-effect relationships? a) Experimental Design
b) Descriptive Design
c) Phenomenology
d) Case Study
6. Which sampling method ensures each individual has an equal chance of selection? a) Convenience
Sampling
b) Stratified Sampling
c) Simple Random Sampling
d) Purposive Sampling
7. Which research design is commonly conducted in a controlled environment like a laboratory? a)
Experimental Design
b) Ethnography
c) Descriptive Design
d) Case Study
8. Which of the following is a data analysis procedure that helps summarize individual variables? a)
Inferential Analysis
b) Descriptive Analysis
c) Thematic Analysis
d) Content Analysis
9. Which interview type follows a predetermined set of questions? a) Structured Interview
b) Unstructured Interview
c) Non-directive Interview
d) Open-ended Interview
10. Which type of research design involves studying individuals in their natural setting for an extended
period? a) Case Study
b) Ethnography
c) Descriptive Design
d) Quasi-experimental Design
11. Which of the following is a key feature of qualitative research instruments? a) Uses numerical data
b) Focuses on participant observations
c) Focuses only on closed-ended questions
d) Requires minimal researcher involvement
12. Which term describes the extent to which a research instrument consistently measures what it intends to?
a) Reliability
b) Validity
c) Objectivity
d) Accuracy
13. Which sampling method selects participants based on specific characteristics or traits? a) Simple Random
Sampling
b) Stratified Sampling
c) Purposive Sampling
d) Systematic Sampling
14. Which of the following research methods primarily involves numerical data and statistical tools? a)
Qualitative Research
b) Quantitative Research
c) Ethnography
d) Phenomenology
15. Which of the following is an advantage of using structured interviews? a) Flexibility in modifying
questions
b) Ability to explore unexpected responses
c) Consistency across interviews
d) Provides deep insights into participants' experiences
16. Which research design is best for identifying trends over time? a) Experimental Design
b) Longitudinal Design
c) Cross-sectional Design
d) Descriptive Design
Part III: Case Study (20 items)
Scenario 1: A researcher wants to investigate how stress affects students' academic performance. They decide to
survey 100 students across different grade levels and analyze their responses.
1. What type of research design is being used?
2. Identify the independent and dependent variables in this study.
3. Which sampling method would be most appropriate for ensuring representation across grade levels?
4. What research instrument would be best suited for gathering data in this scenario?
5. How could the researcher minimize bias in data collection?
Scenario 2: A psychologist wants to study how social anxiety influences teenagers' social interactions. The
psychologist spends six months observing teens in various social settings and recording behaviors.
6. What research design is being applied?
7. What type of observation method is the psychologist using?
8. What are some advantages and disadvantages of this method?
Scenario 3: A nutritionist is examining the impact of a new diet plan on weight loss. Participants are divided into
two groups: one follows the new diet, and the other maintains their regular eating habits.
9. What type of research design is being conducted?
10. How should the nutritionist measure the success of the diet plan?
