Question 1

Which is the first step in the process of conducting a literature review?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identifying key terms to use in a search 
B)  Reading the literature, checking it for relevance, and taking notes 
C)  Organizing the literature with a literature map 
D)  Locating the literature about a topic 
A)  Identifying key terms to use in a search 
B)  Reading the literature, checking it for relevance, and taking notes 
C)  Organizing the literature with a literature map 
D)  Locating the literature about a topic A

Question 2

Indicate whether the way in which literature is used indicates a quantitative or qualitative or both) approach. Place an "X" in the appropriate columns).
 \(\begin{array}{|l|l|l|}
\hline \text { Research problem calls for... } & \text { Quantitative } & \text { Qualitative } \
\hline \text { 14. Substantiates the research problem } & & \
\hline \text { 15. Points to specific variables of interest } & & \
\hline \begin{array}{l}
\text { 16. Is used throughout the report as new ideas or } \
\text { perspectives emerge }
\end{array} & & \
\hline \begin{array}{l}
\text { 17. Suggests theories which explain expected } \
\text { relationships }
\end{array} & & \
\hline \begin{array}{l}
\text { 18. Documents the importance of the research } \
\text { problem }
\end{array} & & \
\hline \begin{array}{l}
\text { 19. Describes a conceptual framework which } \
\text { informs the study }
\end{array} & & \
\hline\text { 20. Provides a rationale for the study's purpose } \
\hline \begin{array}{l}
\text { 21. Forms the basis for the hypotheses to be } \
\text { tested }
\end{array} & & \
\hline \text { 22. Compares results to the predictions } & & \
\hline \text { 23. Documents models for their methods } & & \
\hline \text { 24. Compares results to other past studies to } & & \
 \text { support or modify existing ideas and practices } & & \
\hline
\end{array}\)

Accepted Answer

$$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } 
\hline & \text { Quantitative } & \text { Qualitative } \
\hline 14 . & \mathrm { X } & \mathrm { X } \
\hline 15 . & \mathrm { X } & \
\hline 16 . & & \mathrm { X } \
\hline 17 . & \mathrm { X } & \
\hline 18 . & \mathrm { X } & \mathrm { X } \
\hline 19 . & & \mathrm { X } \
\hline 20 . & \mathrm { X } & \
\hline 21 . & \mathrm { X } & \
\hline 22 . & \mathrm { X } & \
\hline 23 . & & \mathrm { X } \
\hline 24 . & & \mathrm { X } \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Question 3

When quoting someone else's work, it would be most important to

Accepted Answer

A)  Use quotation marks 
B)  Change the wording 
C)  Paraphrase the idea 
D)  Use an in-text reference 
A)  Use quotation marks 
B)  Change the wording 
C)  Paraphrase the idea 
D)  Use an in-text reference D

Question 4

What is plagiarism?

Accepted Answer

Plagiarism means to

Question 5

The literature review in the beginning of a qualitative study helps to

Accepted Answer

A)  Establish the central phenomenon being studied 
B)  Specify the variables that are important in the study 
C)  Inform the author's thinking about the topic 
D)  Predict the results in the study 
A)  Establish the central phenomenon being studied 
B)  Specify the variables that are important in the study 
C)  Inform the author's thinking about the topic 
D)  Predict the results in the study

Question 6

Which type of literature review is characterized by a detailed description of the literature?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thematic review of the literature 
B)  Chronological review of the literature 
C)  Historical review of the literature 
D)  Study-by-study review of the literature 
A)  Thematic review of the literature 
B)  Chronological review of the literature 
C)  Historical review of the literature 
D)  Study-by-study review of the literature

Question 7

The use of the literature in a qualitative study tends to differ from its use in a quantitative study in what way?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has more value or quality to it 
B)  It has more citations to qualitative studies 
C)  It has fewer references to the literature 
D)  It justifies the importance of the problem 
A)  It has more value or quality to it 
B)  It has more citations to qualitative studies 
C)  It has fewer references to the literature 
D)  It justifies the importance of the problem

Question 8

Why would you be cautious about using papers posted to websites on the Internet for your literature review?

Accepted Answer

A)  The papers may be difficult to locate with the search engine 
B)  The papers may not represent high-quality studies 
C)  The papers may represent out-of-date information 
D)  The papers may be off-topic to the topic you plan to study 
A)  The papers may be difficult to locate with the search engine 
B)  The papers may not represent high-quality studies 
C)  The papers may represent out-of-date information 
D)  The papers may be off-topic to the topic you plan to study

Question 9

Which is the first step in synthesizing literature and writing a literature review?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organize the literature into themes 
B)  Provide conclusions about the review 
C)  Document the sources with citations to the literature 
D)  Summarize the major themes 
A)  Organize the literature into themes 
B)  Provide conclusions about the review 
C)  Document the sources with citations to the literature 
D)  Summarize the major themes

Question 10

Which of the following are potential consequences for plagiarism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Failing a class 
B)  Being dismissed from school 
C)  Losing a job 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Failing a class 
B)  Being dismissed from school 
C)  Losing a job 
D)  All of the above

Question 11

Which if these factors would be a sign of a lower quality literature review?

Accepted Answer

A)  It contains sources from a variety of historical periods 
B)  It includes predominantly original sources 
C)  Sources have been peer-reviewed 
D)  Sources represent a variety of well-known publications 
A)  It contains sources from a variety of historical periods 
B)  It includes predominantly original sources 
C)  Sources have been peer-reviewed 
D)  Sources represent a variety of well-known publications

Question 12

The literature review in the beginning of a quantitative study helps to

Accepted Answer

A)  Establish the central role of literature in the study 
B)  Reduce the role of the literature in the study 
C)  Specify the variables that are important in the study 
D)  Predict the results in the study 
A)  Establish the central role of literature in the study 
B)  Reduce the role of the literature in the study 
C)  Specify the variables that are important in the study 
D)  Predict the results in the study

Question 13

Why is reviewing the literature an important step in the process of conducting research?

Accepted Answer

Researchers need to know what

Question 14

An explanation or prediction for the relationship between two or more variables in quantitative research is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  Theory 
B)  Variable 
C)  Hunch 
D)  Framework 
A)  Theory 
B)  Variable 
C)  Hunch 
D)  Framework

Which is the first step in the process of conducting a literature review?

When quoting someone else's work, it would be most important to

What is plagiarism?

The literature review in the beginning of a qualitative study helps to

Which type of literature review is characterized by a detailed description of the literature?

The use of the literature in a qualitative study tends to differ from its use in a quantitative study in what way?

Why would you be cautious about using papers posted to websites on the Internet for your literature review?

Which is the first step in synthesizing literature and writing a literature review?

Which of the following are potential consequences for plagiarism?

Which if these factors would be a sign of a lower quality literature review?

The literature review in the beginning of a quantitative study helps to

Why is reviewing the literature an important step in the process of conducting research?

An explanation or prediction for the relationship between two or more variables in quantitative research is called a

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Purpose Statements, Research Questions, and Hypotheses: Identifying the Intent of a Study

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Participants and Data Collection: Identifying How Quantitative Information Is Gathered

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Qualitative Research Designs: Recognizing the Overall Plan for a Study

Participants and Data Collection: Identifying How Qualitative Information Is Gathered

Data Analysis and Results: Examining What Was Found in a Qualitative Study

Mixed Methods Research: Studies That Mix Quantitative and Qualitative Research

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Conclusions: Identifying the Interpretations and Implications of a Study

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Exam 4: Literature Reviews: Examining the Background for a Study

Which is the first step in the process of conducting a literature review?

When quoting someone else's work, it would be most important to

What is plagiarism?

The literature review in the beginning of a qualitative study helps to

Which type of literature review is characterized by a detailed description of the literature?

The use of the literature in a qualitative study tends to differ from its use in a quantitative study in what way?

Why would you be cautious about using papers posted to websites on the Internet for your literature review?

Which is the first step in synthesizing literature and writing a literature review?

Which of the following are potential consequences for plagiarism?

Which if these factors would be a sign of a lower quality literature review?

The literature review in the beginning of a quantitative study helps to

Why is reviewing the literature an important step in the process of conducting research?

An explanation or prediction for the relationship between two or more variables in quantitative research is called a

The Process of Research: Learning How Research Is Conducted and Reported

Quantitative and Qualitative Research: Understanding Different Types of Study Reports

Statements of the Problem: Identifying Why a Study Is Important

Purpose Statements, Research Questions, and Hypotheses: Identifying the Intent of a Study

Titlequantitative Research Designs: Recognizing the Overall Plan for a Studytitle

Participants and Data Collection: Identifying How Quantitative Information Is Gathered

Data Analysis and Results: Examining What Was Found in a Quantitative Study

Qualitative Research Designs: Recognizing the Overall Plan for a Study

Participants and Data Collection: Identifying How Qualitative Information Is Gathered

Data Analysis and Results: Examining What Was Found in a Qualitative Study

Mixed Methods Research: Studies That Mix Quantitative and Qualitative Research

Action Research: Research for Solving Practical Problems

Conclusions: Identifying the Interpretations and Implications of a Study

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