NAME:_________________________________ Track:___________________

Score:__________ Date:___________________

TRUE or FALSE. Write QUANTITATIVE after the item when the sentence is true while
QUALITATIVE if the statement is false.

1. In quantitative research, researchers know in advance what they are looking for.
_______________
2. Quantitative research can be easily misinterpreted because it provides numerical data.
_______________
3. Quantitative research puts emphasis on proof, rather than discovery.
_______________
4. Normative research is conducted by researcher whose aim would be to find out the
direction and/or relationship between different variables or group of respondents under
study. _________________
5. Qualitative research requires a large number of respondents. It assumes that the larger
the sample is, the more statistically accurate the findings are. ___________________
6. Evaluation describes the status of a phenomenon at a particular time. It describes
without value judgment a situation that prevents. ____________________
7. Correlational is conducted by researchers whose aim would be to find out the direction
and/or relationship between different variables or groups of respondents under study.
_____________________
8. Methodological is the implementation of a variety of methodologies that forms a critical
part of achieving the goal of developing a scaled-matched approach, where data from
different disciplines can be integrated. ___________________
9. One characteristics of quantitative research is that its method can be repeated to verify
findings in another setting, thus, reinforcing validity findings. _____________________
10. In quantitative experiments it filters out external factors, if properly designed, and so
the results gained can be seen, as real and unbiased.
11. A good title indicates accurately the subject and scope of the study
12. Background study requires research and proper interpretations of the research as well
as citations backing the research done
13. A research study starts with a research problem
14. The research goal indicates what the knowledge obtained will be used for
15. Limitations can get in the way of your being able to answer certain questions or draw
certain types of inferences from your findings
16. Delimitations are set so that your goals do not become impossibly large to complete
17. Without significant contributions, a research study will neither be appreciated nor
regarded feasible to go on
18. If a situation has no possible solutions then it makes little or no sense expending
resourced researching it
19. The statement of the problem should clearly indicate what is to be investigated
20. The statement of the problem is the focal point of any research.
 Put a tick (/) if it describes the characteristics of a Quantitative Research.

1. Data is in the form of words, pictures or objects.

2. The data is usually gathered using structured research instruments.
3. It is not based upon numerical measurements and does not use numbers and
statistical methods as key research indicators and tools.
4. It tends to be associated with small-scale studies and a holistic perspective,
often studying a single occurrence or small number of occurrences/case studies
in great depth.
5. The research study can usually be replicated or repeated, given its high
reliability.
6. Data are in the form of numbers and statistics, often arranged in tables, charts,
figures, or other non-textual forms.
7. Emphasis is on discovery rather than proof.
8. The results are based on larger sample sizes that are representative of the
population.
9. It tends to be associated with emergent research design, using a wide range of
approaches
10. Researcher has a clearly defined research question to which objective answers
are sought.

Identification. Identify what is being asked in each number. Write your answer after the
statement.

1. It highlights numerical analysis of data hoping that the numbers yield unbiased results that can be
generalized to some larger population and explain a particular observation.
_________________________
2. It suggests that the data concerned can be analyzed in terms of numbers.
_______________________
3. This kind of research derives conclusion from observations and manifestations that already
occurred in the past and now compared to some dependent variables.
_______________________
4. It describes the norm level of characteristics for a given behavior. _________________
5. In this design, the researcher can collect more data, either by scheduling more observations or
finding more existing measures. ________________________
6. It is conducted by researchers whose aim would be to find out the direction, associations and/or
relationship between different variables or groups of respondents under study.
______________________
7. It refers to the overall strategy that you choose in order to integrate the different components
of the study in a coherent and logical way, thereby ensuring you will effectively address the
research problem. __________________________
8. It controls for both time-related and group-related threats. Two features mark true
experiments: two or more differently treated groups; and random assignment to these groups.
____________________________
9. All variables in the study can contribute to the over-all prediction in an equation that adds
together the predictive power of each identified variable. _______________________
10. Its main purpose is to observe, describe and document aspects of a situation as it naturally
occurs and sometimes to serve as a starting point for hypothesis generation or theory
development. __________________________

Multiple Choice. Choose the correct letter that best describe the question or complete the
statement. Write your answer before the number.

1. Which of the following BEST defines quantitative research?

A. It is an exploration associated with libraries, books and journals.
B. It is an activity concerned with finding new truth in education.
C. It is a systematic process obtaining numerical information about the world.
D. It is an activity of producing or proving a theorem.
2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of quantitative research?
A. Data are gathered before proposing a conclusion or solution to a problem.
B. Quantitative methods can be repeated to verify findings in another setting, thus
strengthen and reinforcing validity of findings eliminating the possibility of spurious
conclusions.
C. Figures, tables or graphs showcase summarized data collection in order to show trends,
relationships or differences among variables. In sum, the charts and tables allow you to
see the evidence collected.
D. It seeks to gather a more comprehensive understanding of activities related to human
behavior and the attributes that rule such behavior.
3. Which of the following describes the characteristics of research where data are in form of
statistics?
A. Objective B. Numerical Data C. Replication D. Large Sample Size

4. This characteristic of quantitative research which refers to its necessity to arrive at a more
reliable data analysis.
A. Large Sample Sizes C. Numerical Data
B. Replication D. Objective
5. It is done to check the correctness and verify the findings of the study.
A. Large Sample Sizes C. Numerical Data
B. Replication D. Objective
6. The researchers know in advance what they are looking for. The research questions are well-
defined for which objective answers are sought. All aspects of the study are carefully designed
before data are gathered.
A. Future Outcomes C. Clearly defined Research Questions
B. Structured Research Instruments D. Numerical Data
7. Which research design seeks to describe “what is”?
A. Correlational C. Experimental
 B. Descriptive D. Evaluation
8. In this type of research, the investigator tries to probe the significance of relationship between
two or more factors or characteristics
A. Correlational C. Ex-post facto
B. Experimental D. Survey
9. Which of the item below does NOT hold true for descriptive research?
A. describes the nature of a situation or an event
B. presents the profile of persons, events, and things
C. describes past situations
D. there is no manipulation of variables or search for cause and effect related to the
performance
10. Which of the following illustrates a quantitative study?
A. attributes to malnutrition in children
B. public opinion to the sex scandal of the Pres. in our country
C. academic performance of high school students
D. all of the above choices

DETERMINATION. Determine if the description given below is a strength or weakness of a

quantitative research. Write your answer on the blank provided for.
1. The most reliable and valid way of concluding results, giving way to a new hypothesis or to
disproving it. ___________________________
2. Since, there are more respondents compared to qualitative research, the expenses will be
greater in reaching out to these people and in reproducing questionnaires.
_______________________
3. If not done seriously and correctly, data from questionnaires may be incomplete and inaccurate.
____________________________
4. Standardized approaches allow the study to be replicated in different areas or over time with
formulation of comparable findings. _______________________________
5. Quantitative experiments are useful for testing the results gained by a series of qualitative
experiments, leading to a final answer, and narrowing down of possible directions to follow.
_______________________________
6. It is assumed that the larger the sample is, the more statistically accurate the findings are.
________________________
7. Researchers must be on the look-out on respondents who are just guessing in answering the
instrument. ______________________________
8. It does not consider the distinct capacity of the respondents to share and elaborate further
information unlike the qualitative research. __________________________
9. It is real and unbiased. _____________________
10. It is costly. ______________________
Matching Type:

Match Column A with Column B. Place the best answer of your choice in CAPITAL Letter on the space
provided before each number.

COLUMN A COLUMN B
___________1. Your own motivation, A. Shooul-do-ability
commitment and perseverance
_______2. Purpose, relevance, importance, B. Research title
appropriateness, and ethics of the research
________3. Summarizes the main idea or ideas of C. Good research question
the study
________4. The beginning steps to completing a D. No “one best way”
research study
_______5. Affect the ability for your study to E. Limitations
generalize the result
_______6. Defines the focus of your research F. Delimitations
study
_______7. To structure a quantitative research G. Research problem
question
________8. What the study will contribute and H. Problem statement
who will benefit from it
_____9. A situation that needs solution I. Significance of the study
______10. Defines the specific boundaries of your J. Want-to-do-ability
particular study
Application:

With the research paper “The Effectiveness of Povidone-Iodine (Betadine) Solution for
Wound Healing with Activated Charcoal” below identify the part of the research paper identified
in each number. (5 points each)

THE PROBLEM

1.________________________

The skin is the largest organ in the body and serves a variety of important functions in

maintaining health and protecting the individual from injury. Important functions are

maintaining skin integrity and promoting wound healing. Impaired skin integrity is not a

frequent problem for most healthy people but is a threat to elders; to clients with restricted

mobility, chronic illnesses, or trauma; and to those undergoing invasive health care procedures.

Quality of care is a critical requirement for wound healing and 'good' care of wounds has

been synonymous with topical prevention and management of microbial contamination. Topical

antiseptics are antimicrobial agents that kill, inhibit or reduce the number of microorganisms

and are thought to be essential for wounds infection control (Atiyeh, et al, 2009).

Clinicians have used numerous strategies to combat wound infections, including topical

and systemic administration of antibiotics, and various antiseptic agents such as hypochlorite

(bleach) and hydrogen peroxide have been placed on wounds to kill bacteria or inhibit their

growth. A commonly used antimicrobial agent is povidone-iodine (Betadine). Iodine is a highly

effective topical antimicrobial that has been used clinically in the treatment of wounds for more

than 170 years. It has a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity with efficacy against bacteria,

mycobacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses and can be used to treat both acute and chronic

wounds (Sibbald et.al, 2011).

 Betadine solution is a product used to treat minor wounds and to help prevent or treat

mild skin infections. Some wounds do not usually heal without treatment but someminor skin

infections may heal faster when an antibiotic is applied to the affected area. This helps the

slowing or stopping of the growth of bacteria.

Aside from the traditional antiseptics used for wound healing, another widely used in

these times is the Activated Charcoal. Activated charcoal is a charcoal that has been activated

to adsorb by steaming or heating in a vacuum. Charcoal becomes activated when heated steam

to approximately 1000C in the absence of oxygen (Marsh, 2006). When applied to wound,

activated charcoal dressings adsorb bacteria, locally released toxins and wound degradation

products, thereby promoting wound healing (Kerihuel, 2009).

Activated charcoal adsorbs a wide variety of drugs and chemicals (Cunha, 2015). The

adsorption properties of activated charcoal have been used for a long time to clear fluids from

bacterial endo- and exotoxins, and these properties have an important impact in the

management of chronic wounds. For instance, in experimental conditions it has been shown

that activated charcoal, when bathed in a milieu enriched with Escherichia coli endotoxin, will

remove 90-95% of this toxin (Wounds UK, 2009).

2. ______________________

This research determined the effectiveness of incorporating activated charcoal to 10%

Povidone-Iodine (Betadine) solution on the efficacy of wound healing to different experimental

groups. Specifically, this research answered the following specific questions:

1. What is the status of the wound (as based on the PUSH scores) before the

treatment according to:

 a. Size of wound

b. Amount of exudate

c. Type of tissue present

2. What is the status of the wound (as based on the PUSH scores) after the

treatment according to:

a. Size of the wound

b. Amount of exudate

c. Type of tissue present

3. Are there significant differences in the PUSH scores before the treatment and

after the treatment?

3.__________________

Sixteen (16) laboratory mice was utilized as subjects in this study. The inclusion criteria

included healthy laboratory mice with intact skin integrity; all female; stored in a controlled

environment appropriate for the maintenance of its favorable condition; provided with the same

amount of feeds; and same manner of inflicting wound. On the other hand, laboratory mice

that are classified to the male gender and used in prior experiments shall not be used. As well

as those with impaired skin integrity and suffering from any abnormalities.

This study was focused only in determining the amount of activated charcoal that was

incorporated to Betadine solution where wound healing would be fastest. The measurement for

the efficiency of wound healing was based on the tool that the research used which was the

Pressure Ulcer Scale of Healing (PUSH) scores with the parameters to describe wound healing
which includes, the size of the wound measured by multiplying the length to the width of the

wound, the amount of exudates present and the tissue type seen in each wound.

4._____________________

The importance and purpose of this study was for the researcher to be able to

determine the effectiveness of Povidone-Iodine (Betadine) Solution incorporated with Activated

Charcoal to improve wound healing. This study was beneficial to patients having impaired skin

integrity including the elderly, clients with restricted mobility, chronic illnesses, trauma, patients

who underwent invasive health care procedure, and other health care providers and researches.

Patients. This includes the elderly, the immobilized, traumatic patients and patients

suffering from either acute or chronic wounds in using the antiseptic where result will be more

beneficial to their condition since this will give them a new means of treating their wounds aside

from the conventional antiseptics.

Nursing Practice. This will help in providing intervention (e.g medical, surgical or even

first aid interventions) especially in wound care in choosing the appropriate antiseptic to use.

Moreover, it will be a breakthrough to the nursing practice in providing nursing care to patients

with wounds through the use of this solution.

Nursing Students.This will be an additional learning for them that there are still so

much means to treat wounds aside from the common antiseptic solutions.

Clinical Instructors. This will help to deliver safe and effective nursing care in treating

wounds that they can use it both in clinical and community setting.
 Future Researchers. This study may be used as a reference data in conducting new

researches and will also give them a background or an overview of the effect of Povidone-

Iodine (Betadine) solution incorporated with Activated Charcoal to the wound healing process.