STF Quiz

Give one word that you think can be associated with research

What category aims to recognize the most creative and market viable project?

• Tuklas

• STEM ACADEMY

• Innovation Expo

• AGHAMBAYANIJUAN

What is the first step in starting a research study?

• Gather relevant information about a topic

• Find research gaps in existing literatures/researches

• Choose an area of interest or problem

• Check the availability of your resources

Who is responsible for reviewing and completing the required documentation in the ISEF forms and data logbook?

• Adult Advisor

• Designated Supervisor

• Scientific Review Committee

• Qualified Scientist

A student is writing a scientific research paper and wants to cite the following peer-reviewed journal article correctly using APA 7th edition:

• Author: Dr. Maria L. Gonzales

• Year: 2021

• Article Title: “Microbial Resistance in Coastal Wetlands: A 10-Year Meta-Analysis”

• Journal Name: Journal of Environmental Microbiology

• Volume: 28

• Issue: 4

• Pages: 233–250

• DOI: 10.1080/17445621.2021.00452

Which of the following citations is most accurate and appropriate for inclusion in the reference list of a scientific research paper?

• Gonzales, M.L. (2021). “Microbial Resistance in Coastal Wetlands: A 10-Year Meta-Analysis.” Journal of Environmental Microbiology. Vol. 28, no. 4, pp. 233–250.

• Gonzales, M. L. (2021). Microbial resistance in coastal wetlands: A 10-year meta-analysis. Journal of Environmental Microbiology, 28(4), 233–250. https://doi.org/10.1080/17445621.2021.00452

• Maria Gonzales. (2021). Microbial Resistance in Coastal Wetlands: A 10-Year Meta-Analysis. Journal of Environmental Microbiology, 28(4), 233–250.

• Gonzales, M. L. (2021). Microbial Resistance in Coastal Wetlands: A 10-Year Meta-Analysis. Journal of Environmental Microbiology, 28, 233–250. https://doi.org/10.1080/17445621.2021.00452

Which of the following shows the correct APA 7th edition in-text citation for a paraphrased idea from a book written by John Smith in 2020 titled Understanding Psychology?

• (Smith, 2020)

• Smith, (2020)

• (Smith, 2020, p45)

• (Smith, J., 2020)

What strategic role does NSTF play in shaping the country's long-term STEM capacity building?

• It ensures students win international awards for prestige.

• It reinforces the K–12 curriculum requirements.

• It functions as a STEM talent pipeline for global competitiveness.

• It mandates the standardization of science teaching nationwide.

Which of the following best explains the progression mechanics and criteria that they must understand and strategically respond to in order to maximize their chances of advancing to the NSTF?

• Projects that win top 1 and top 2 at the DSTF may qualify for the RSTF, but only those that win in RSTF and pass national screening criteria can proceed to NSTF.

• Projects that place in the top three at the school level are automatically eligible for NSTF, provided they follow ethical guidelines and submit complete documentation.

• Only research projects that win first place in their category at the DSTF and meet both ISEF-affiliated and SEI-DOST ethics and formatting standards can qualify for the NSTF

• Projects are selected for NSTF based on a random draw from regional winners to ensure equal regional representation regardless of category or scientific merit.

It is an organizational tool used by student researchers to organize and record narrative and evidence of the research activities.

• Project data logbook

• Project data narrative

• Project data report

• Project data records

What part of the paper explains in detail what you did, what data did you collect, and how did you collect the data?

• Introduction

• Methods

• Results and Discussion

• References