Question 1

Of the following which characteristics of a potential source might be the most concerning?

Accepted Answer

A)  the source was found in a non-refereed journal. 
B)  the source was a very short research study. 
C)  the source was published in the 1990s. 
D)  the source did not contain any data. 
A)  the source was found in a non-refereed journal. 
B)  the source was a very short research study. 
C)  the source was published in the 1990s. 
D)  the source did not contain any data. A

Question 2

To evaluate a source the first step is to

Accepted Answer

A)  determine the quality of the publication. 
B)  check the date of publication. 
C)  identify the source of publication. 
D)  determine whether it is relevant your research problem. 
A)  determine the quality of the publication. 
B)  check the date of publication. 
C)  identify the source of publication. 
D)  determine whether it is relevant your research problem. D

Question 3

If you were to set a priority on searching one database for your educational literature review for a study, what database would you search?

Accepted Answer

A)  ERIC 
B)  PsycINFO 
C)  Sociofile 
D)  EDUC ABSTRACTS 
A)  ERIC 
B)  PsycINFO 
C)  Sociofile 
D)  EDUC ABSTRACTS A

Question 4

The review of the literature includes

Accepted Answer

A)  the participants included in the study. 
B)  the procedures for data collection. 
C)  the research problem of the study. 
D)  the discussion of the data analysis conducted. 
A)  the participants included in the study. 
B)  the procedures for data collection. 
C)  the research problem of the study. 
D)  the discussion of the data analysis conducted.

Question 5

Lexx needs primary sources for her research proposal. Which of the following will she likely select?

Accepted Answer

A)  Educational Psychology Review 
B)  Journal of Experimental Education 
C)  Encyclopedia of Educational Research 
D)  A text reviewing pertinent research 
A)  Educational Psychology Review 
B)  Journal of Experimental Education 
C)  Encyclopedia of Educational Research 
D)  A text reviewing pertinent research

Question 6

Glenda's study addresses a current topic in education, case libraries. Glenda is concerned about her sources. Although the studies come from peer-reviewed journals, none of them have methodology sections and it appears they include prominent researchers' opinions. What is likely Glenda's concern?

Accepted Answer

A)  Her sources are too dated. 
B)  Her sources are secondary references. 
C)  Her sources are popular not scholarly. 
D)  Her sources are subjective. 
A)  Her sources are too dated. 
B)  Her sources are secondary references. 
C)  Her sources are popular not scholarly. 
D)  Her sources are subjective.

Question 7

Of the following, which is likely a peer-reviewed source for an instructional design study?

Accepted Answer

A)  a class textbook. 
B)  a chapter from an edited book. 
C)  a magazine article. 
D)  an article in a scholarly journal. 
A)  a class textbook. 
B)  a chapter from an edited book. 
C)  a magazine article. 
D)  an article in a scholarly journal.

Question 8

When reporting the literature review, what should come last, just prior to the statement of hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  The references that are most recent 
B)  The references that are least recent 
C)  The references most related to your problem 
D)  The references least related to your problem 
A)  The references that are most recent 
B)  The references that are least recent 
C)  The references most related to your problem 
D)  The references least related to your problem

Question 9

In an ERIC search, the following research label described a potential source: ED52881. Given this label, what is one conclusion that can be drawn about the source?

Accepted Answer

A)  The reference is peer-reviewed. 
B)  The reference is available to download. 
C)  The reference is likely a legal case. 
D)  The reference may be a secondary source. 
A)  The reference is peer-reviewed. 
B)  The reference is available to download. 
C)  The reference is likely a legal case. 
D)  The reference may be a secondary source.

Question 10

The first step in conducting a literature search is

Accepted Answer

A)  to identify the journals you will search. 
B)  to identify keywords related to the research. 
C)  to select the database you wish to search. 
D)  to specify a search strategy. 
A)  to identify the journals you will search. 
B)  to identify keywords related to the research. 
C)  to select the database you wish to search. 
D)  to specify a search strategy.

Question 11

Vernard needs to access only primary sources for his research methods class proposal. Which of the following should Vernard consult?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychology today 
B)  Review of Educational Research 
C)  What works clearinghouse 
D)  Journal of Educational Psychology 
A)  Psychology today 
B)  Review of Educational Research 
C)  What works clearinghouse 
D)  Journal of Educational Psychology

Question 12

Rudo is interested in researching leadership styles of elementary principals in rural districts. Which of the following keywords would be best for him to use in a database search?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rural schools 
B)  Principals' style 
C)  Elementary schools 
D)  Principals' leadership style 
A)  Rural schools 
B)  Principals' style 
C)  Elementary schools 
D)  Principals' leadership style

Question 13

Makayla is interested in researching early childhood reading programs for children with preschool special education. Which of the following keywords would be best for Makayla to use first in her database search?

Accepted Answer

A)  Special Education 
B)  Preschool Reading 
C)  Early childhood 
D)  Reading programs 
A)  Special Education 
B)  Preschool Reading 
C)  Early childhood 
D)  Reading programs

Question 14

Sanai needs to review a secondary source to introduce her to the topic of her study on the effects of cooperative learning. Which of the following will she likely select?

Accepted Answer

A)  Journal of Experimental Education 
B)  Review of Educational Research 
C)  Child Development 
D)  Educational Policy Analysis 
A)  Journal of Experimental Education 
B)  Review of Educational Research 
C)  Child Development 
D)  Educational Policy Analysis

Question 15

Valdez conducted a meta-analysis on the effects of instructional interventions that benefit study strategies of middle school children. In his study he reported a relatively small effect of the interventions. Which of the following is a potential effect size from Valdez's study?

Accepted Answer

A)  -.60 
B)  .00 
C)  .21 
D)  .58 
A)  -.60 
B)  .00 
C)  .21 
D)  .58

Question 16

The first step of annotating is to

Accepted Answer

A)  skim the entire article. 
B)  make mental notes of the study. 
C)  determine the article's relevancy. 
D)  record the full article's reference. 
A)  skim the entire article. 
B)  make mental notes of the study. 
C)  determine the article's relevancy. 
D)  record the full article's reference.

Question 17

Kajol is reviewing the literature on teaching efficacy for his study of collective efficacy in middle school urban schools and has found some potential relationships between collective teaching efficacy research and organizational climate. Of the following, what would you suggest to Kajol regarding the inclusion of this content in his literature review?

Accepted Answer

A)  He should include literature related to variables with relations to teaching efficacy in all settings. 
B)  He should ignore the organizational climate literature, it is not related enough to his review. 
C)  He should review only studies that address middle teachers in urban settings in his review. 
D)  He should mention a potential relationship in his review and provide citations for the reader. 
A)  He should include literature related to variables with relations to teaching efficacy in all settings. 
B)  He should ignore the organizational climate literature, it is not related enough to his review. 
C)  He should review only studies that address middle teachers in urban settings in his review. 
D)  He should mention a potential relationship in his review and provide citations for the reader.

Question 18

According to your text, one reason researchers should annotate sources is because

Accepted Answer

A)  it will save time when writing the literature review 
B)  it assures accuracy in the data analysis. 
C)  it rewrites the existing abstract in your own words. 
D)  it includes why a source is important for your research. 
A)  it will save time when writing the literature review 
B)  it assures accuracy in the data analysis. 
C)  it rewrites the existing abstract in your own words. 
D)  it includes why a source is important for your research.

Question 19

The annotating process is conducted

Accepted Answer

A)  with the oldest references first. 
B)  with the most recent references first. 
C)  with the review articles first. 
D)  with the primary sources first. 
A)  with the oldest references first. 
B)  with the most recent references first. 
C)  with the review articles first. 
D)  with the primary sources first.

Question 20

Chanya needs to start a library search to examine her research topic "A comparison of two types of problem-based learning strategies in postsecondary school biological science classes." Which of the following keywords will Chanya likely select in her initial search?

Accepted Answer

A)  Learners 
B)  Post-secondary students 
C)  Instruction 
D)  Problem-based learning 
A)  Learners 
B)  Post-secondary students 
C)  Instruction 
D)  Problem-based learning

Exam 3: Reviewing the Literature

Of the following which characteristics of a potential source might be the most concerning?

To evaluate a source the first step is to

If you were to set a priority on searching one database for your educational literature review for a study, what database would you search?

The review of the literature includes

Lexx needs primary sources for her research proposal. Which of the following will she likely select?

Glenda's study addresses a current topic in education, case libraries. Glenda is concerned about her sources. Although the studies come from peer-reviewed journals, none of them have methodology sections and it appears they include prominent researchers' opinions. What is likely Glenda's concern?

Of the following, which is likely a peer-reviewed source for an instructional design study?

When reporting the literature review, what should come last, just prior to the statement of hypothesis?

In an ERIC search, the following research label described a potential source: ED52881. Given this label, what is one conclusion that can be drawn about the source?

The first step in conducting a literature search is

Vernard needs to access only primary sources for his research methods class proposal. Which of the following should Vernard consult?

Rudo is interested in researching leadership styles of elementary principals in rural districts. Which of the following keywords would be best for him to use in a database search?

Makayla is interested in researching early childhood reading programs for children with preschool special education. Which of the following keywords would be best for Makayla to use first in her database search?

Sanai needs to review a secondary source to introduce her to the topic of her study on the effects of cooperative learning. Which of the following will she likely select?

Valdez conducted a meta-analysis on the effects of instructional interventions that benefit study strategies of middle school children. In his study he reported a relatively small effect of the interventions. Which of the following is a potential effect size from Valdez's study?

The first step of annotating is to

According to your text, one reason researchers should annotate sources is because

The annotating process is conducted

Chanya needs to start a library search to examine her research topic "A comparison of two types of problem-based learning strategies in postsecondary school biological science classes." Which of the following keywords will Chanya likely select in her initial search?

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