Research & Writing

Question 1

A studious inquiry or examination; especially: investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts, or practical application of such new or revised theories or laws.

Answer 1

Research

Question 2

Purposes of Research

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1. To discover new facts about a known phenomena
2. To find answers to problems which are partially solved by existing methods
3. To improve existing techniques
4. To provide basis for decision-making
5. To acquire a better and deeper understanding about one phenomenon that can be known and understood better

Question 3

Free art that depicts the over-all research

Answer 3

Conceptual Framework

Question 4

Using the work of another author without proper acknowledgment through citation and, where required, quotation marks; the appropriation or imitation of the language, ideas, and thought of another author, and representation of them as one’s original work.

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Plagiarism

Question 5

Kinds of Improper Citation

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1. Word-for-Word Borrowing
2. Apt Phrase Borrowing
3. Missing Citation of Material
4. Paraphrase Borrowing
5. Idea Borrowing without Citation
6. Mosaic Borrowing

Question 6

An author-date referencing system

Answer 6

American Psychological Association (APA) Style

Question 7

Type of Research

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1. Historical
2. Descriptive
3. Experimental

Question 8

Mode of Research

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1. Qualitative
2. Quantitative

Or both

Question 9

Sampling Design

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1. Simple Random Sampling
2. Stratified Sampling
3. Systematic Sampling

Question 10

Research Instruments

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1. Survey Questionnaire
2. Interview
3. Focus Group Discussion
4. Checklist
5. Document Check
6. First Hand Observation
7. Benchmarking

Question 11

Tools of Analysis

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1. Slovin’s Formula
2. Weighted Mean
3. Percentage method
4. Data Analysis
5. SWOT Analysis
6. Gap Analysis
7. Statistical Test using a certain Level of Significance and Degree of Confidence

Question 12

What is the acronym SWOT analysis?

Answer 12

Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats

Question 13

An schematic diagram how the researcher intends to finish all research activities to answer the Specific Questions (SQs)

Answer 13

Research Framework

Question 14

Causal Relationships of Variables

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1. Independent Variable
2. Dependent Variable
3. Mediator Variable
4. Moderator Variable

Question 15

Types of Variable Effects

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1. Indirect Effect
2. Direct Effect
3. Reciprocal or Feedback Effect
4. Interaction Effect

Question 16

What is IPOO?

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Input > Process > Output > Outcome

Question 17

Types of Research Hypothesis

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1. Operational Form - stated in the affirmative

2. Null Form - stated in the negative (PAFOS standard)

Question 18

6 Parts of Commandant’s Paper

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1. The Problem
2. Research Frame
3. Methodology
4. Research Findings and Analysis
5. Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
6. Action Plan

Question 19

Composition of Chapter 1: The Problem

Answer 19

BPOSS

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Composition of Chapter 2: Research Frame

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RSCRRD

Review of Related Literature and Past Studies
Synthesis of the Literature
Conceptual Framework
Research Hypothesis
Research Assumption
Definition of Terms

Question 21

Composition of Chapter 3: Methodology

Answer 21

RLUSDITR

Research Design
Local of the Study
Unit of the Study
Sampling Design
Data Collection Procedures
Instruments
Tools of Analysis
Research Framework

Question 22

Composition of Chapter 4: Research Findings and Analysis

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Findings

Analysis

Question 23

Composition of Chapter 5: Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations

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Summary of Findings
Conclusions
Recommendations

Question 24

Composition of Chapter 6: Action Plan

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SWP

> Step by Step Work Plan and Explanation
Work Timeline
Program of Expenses

Question 25

Other Parts of Commandant’s Paper

Answer 25

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