Midterm Exam: Research Methodologies

Question 1

it is a scientific investigation of phenomena which includes collection collection, presentation, analysis, and interpretation of facts that links an individual’s speculation with reality

Answer 1

research

Question 2

the following are the outputs of basic research, except

a. newton’s law of motion
b. law of superposition
c. geologic time scale
d. cyanide in leach technology

Answer 2

d. cyanide in leach technology

Question 3

it is a classification of reserach according to purpose where it aims to determine the ways forward based on the findings. specifically it aims to address or migrate unsatisfactory conditions, if there is/are any.

Answer 3

directive research

Question 4

a classification of research according to goal which is mainly done for the development of theories or principles

Answer 4

pure research

Question 5

the following statements describe research objectives, except;

a. it is written in a declarative form
b. it is written in an interrogative form
c. it is specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, timely/time-bound
d. aims to answer the identified research problems

Answer 5

b. it is written in an interrogative form

Question 6

the following can be presented as ordinal scale variables except;

a. flood susceptibility
b. lithology
c. age
d. site suitability
e. both b and c

Answer 6

c. age

Question 7

The bowen’s reaction series is a product of what classification of research?

Answer 7

Pure Research

Question 8

it is a classification of research according to the level of investigation where the variables are studied in a control environment

Answer 8

experimental research

Question 9

it is a classification of research according to the type of analysis where a reseracher begins with the total situation, focusing attention on the system first and then on its internal relationships

a. pure research
b. applied research
c. analytic research
d. action research

Question 10

it is a characteristic of research by which the research design and procedures can be repeated to arrive a valid and conclusive results

Answer 10

replicable

Question 11

it is a characteristic of research by which it starts with a problem and ends with a problem.

Answer 11

cyclical

Question 12

the following are legal bases for researches related to environmental laws in the Philippines, except;

A. RA 7942
B. RA 7076
C. RA 7160
D. RA 9275
E. all are environmental-related laws

Answer 12

C. RA 7160

Question 13

the following values imply a normally distributed data, except;

a. skewness = 0.15
b. skewness = -0.19
c. kurtosis = 5
d. kurtosis = -2.1
e. none, all values imply a normally distributed data

Answer 13

d. kurtosis = -2.1

Question 14

what type of error is encountered if the alternative hypothesis was accepted when it is actually false

Answer 14

Type I error

Question 15

it is an area of statistics concerned with the methods for collection, organizing, and describing a set of data so as to yield meaningful information

Answer 15

descriptive statistics

Question 16

it consists of the totality of observations under consideration, whether it be groups of people, animals, or objects and whether their number be finite or infinite

Answer 16

Population

Question 17

this refers to the attributes that vary from one object of interest to another

Answer 17

variable

Question 18

it is considered the best method for probability sampling. this type of method gives equal opportunity to all components of a population to be chosen as a sample

Answer 18

Random

Question 19

what type of non-probability sampling is exhibited in this scenario i.e., cascading of online survey questionnaire from one peer to another and so on.

Answer 19

quota sampling

Question 20

suppose that you are planning to conduct a comprehensive flood vulnerability assessment in Samal Island with a population of almost 117,000 individuals, what will be the ideal sample size if the choice of sampling confidence is 95%? Use Yamane’s Formula to solvde for the sample size.

Answer 20

39.8637