Deck 8: Reviewing the Literature

Question 1

What is the purpose of citing previously published literature in a research paper or in a research proposal?

A) Provide a justification for the current study.
B) Present relevant facts, theories, and background information.
C) Discuss methodological issues pertaining to the current problem.
D) Demonstrate gaps in the existing literature.
E) All of these are correct.

Answer 1

E

Question 2

Reviewing the literature is a tedious and time-consuming task. Which of the following sources of information would not be appropriate for a credible review of literature?

A) Professional journals and periodicals
B) Internet sites
C) Computer retrieval systems using CD-ROM format
D) Literature indexes
E) All of these are appropriate.

Answer 2

E

Question 3

In addition to providing background information that will help the researcher understand the problem area, a thorough literature review should also provide information regarding:

A) instruments for measuring the phenomenon of interest.
B) possible research design.
C) procedures for conducting the study.
D) theoretical basis of the study.
E) All of these are correct.

Answer 3

E

Question 4

Which of the following databases represents an example of a multidisciplinary database frequently used in kinesiology research?

A) Academic One File
B) SPORTDiscus
C) PsycINFO
D) ERIC
E) Medline

Question 5

Which of the following computerized databases would most likely be consulted to obtain information regarding biomedical research?

A) SPORTDiscus
B) PsycINFO
C) Medline
D) ERIC
E) WilsonWeb

Question 6

Which of the following is an Internet search utility that utilizes multiple websites to perform automated searches of online databases?

A) Subject directory
B) Search engine
C) Metasearch engine
D) Ingenta
E) Google

Question 7

Which of the following should not be considered in evaluating the credibility of information located on the Internet?

A) URL address of the website.
B) Author of the information.
C) Currency of information.
D) List of references provided.
E) All of these should be considered.

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a secondary source in literature review?

A) Meta-analysis
B) Clinical trial
C) Evaluation study
D) Validation study

Question 9

The first step in literature review is:

A) identify key terms.
B) identify the topic.
C) select a database (or databases).
D) locate and obtain sources.

Question 10

The key characteristic of a nonrefereed journal is to:

A) allow anyone to read its articles.
B) be available to readers without a charge.
C) publish articles only online.
D) review the manuscripts without using external reviewers.