Third Quarter Exam in Practical Research 1

Define data fabrication in the context of research misconduct.

• a.      Data fabrication is the act of inventing or falsifying data without conducting research or experiments.

• b.      Data fabrication involves manipulating data to fit the expected results of the research.

• c.       Data fabrication is the act of unintentionally misinterpreting research findings.

• d.      Data fabrication is the act of conducting research without proper ethical approval.

Explain the concept of falsification of results in research.

• a.      Falsification of results in research involves manipulating data, methods, or outcomes to present false or misleading information.

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• b.      Falsification of results in research is a common practice that enhances credibility

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• c.       Falsification of results in research is ethical and acceptable.

• d.      Falsification of results in research involves accurately reporting data and finding

It involves taking a passage - either spoken or written - and rewording it.

• a.      In-text citation                       

• b. paraphrasing          

• c. referencing          

•     d. synonym

Explain the scope and delimitation of a research project.

• a.      The scope of a research project outlines what will be studied, while the delimitations specify what will not be included in the study.

• b.      Scope and delimitation are terms used interchangeably in research projects.

• c.       Delimitations in a research project refer to the participants involved.

• d.      The scope of a research project defines the timeline for completion.

Why is it essential for researchers to critically analyze the sources they include in the literature review?

• a.      To showcase a lack of research skills

• b.      To increase the word count of the literature review

• c.       To confuse readers with irrelevant sources

• d.      To ensure the accuracy of information in the research.

How can researchers avoid plagiarism when citing sources in the literature review?

• a.      Quoting sources without proper attribution

• b.      Ignoring the use of plagiarism detection software

• c.       By properly citing sources, using plagiarism detection software, paraphrasing information, and quoting directly when necessary

• d.      Copying and pasting information without citation

What is the main objective of phenomenological research design?

• Understand and describe the essence of the experience lived by the participants.

• Collect quantitative data to establish statistical patterns

• Conduct controlled experiments to test hypotheses

• Analyze the cause-effect relationship in a specific phenomenon

When should you use et al. in an APA in-text citation?

• When a work has two authors

• When a work has three or more authors

• When a work has only one author

• When a work has four or more authors

How can researchers prevent plagiarism in their work?

• Quoting sources without proper attribution

• Ignoring the use of plagiarism detection software

• By properly citing sources, using plagiarism detection software, paraphrasing information, and quoting directly when necessary

• Copying and pasting information without citation

What is the purpose of ethnographic research design?

• Collect quantitative data for statistical analysis

• Investigate the political history of a country

• Understand the evolution of species in a natural environment

• Understand and describe the cultural and social practices of a specific group of people.