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kwoodring

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If a confounding variable can be held constant in a quantitative study, the true relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable becomes more clear.
 
  A) True
  B) False

Question 2

Identifying patterns, regularities, and irregularities in the published literature about the problem under study when constructing a literature review is a process called which of the following?
 
  A) Structuring
  B) Sorting
  C) Content organizing
  D) Thematic analysis



bblaney

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D
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Once relevant studies have been retrieved, abstracted, and critiqued, the information has to be analyzed and synthesized. A thematic analysis essentially involves detecting patterns and regularitiesas well as inconsistencies. Sorting, content organizing, and structuring are later steps undertaken when preparing a written literature review.



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