(T/F)
One of the major purposes of a literature review is to ascertain what research has already been done in the area.
True
(T/F)
A published literature review article would be considered a primary source for a person doing a literature review on the same topic.
False
(T/F)
A well-written literature review is characterized by numerous quotations from research studies.
False
(T/F)
The literature review section should conclude with a critical evaluation of knowledge on the problem of interest.
True
The six sections typically found in research journal articles are:
- Introduction
- Abstract
- Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- References
Quantity of references is less important in a good literature review than the ____ of the references.
relevance
The literature review should make clear not only what is known about a problem but also any ____ in the research.
gaps
(Matching) Describes the research design a. Abstract b. Introduction c. Method d. Results e. Discussion
c. Method
(Matching) In quantitative studies, presents the statistical analysis a. Abstract b. Introduction c. Method d. Results e. Discussion
d. Results
(Matching) Identifies the research questions or statement of purpose a. Abstract b. Introduction c. Method d. Results e. Discussion
b. Introduction
(Matching) Presents a brief summary of the major features of the study a. Abstract b. Introduction c. Method d. Results e. Discussion
a. Abstract
(Matching) Identifies the study sample a. Abstract b. Introduction c. Method d. Results e. Discussion
c. Method
(Matching) Offers an interpretation of study findings a. Abstract b. Introduction c. Method d. Results e. Discussion
e. Discussion
(Matching) Offers a rationale for the study and describes its significance a. Abstract b. Introduction c. Method d. Results e. Discussion
b. Introduction
(Matching) Describes how the research data were collected a. Abstract b. Introduction c. Method d. Results e. Discussion
c. Method
(Matching) Identifies the study’s main limitations a. Abstract b. Introduction c. Method d. Results e. Discussion
e. Discussion