Which of the following statements is true regarding the purpose ...

[meagbuch]

Which of the following statements is true regarding the purpose of a literature review in a quantitative study?
 
  a. Different sections of the research report in a quantitative study make use of literature for support of what is being presented.
  b. For quantitative studies, relevant literature is only presented in the literature review section of the report, leaving other sections for the numerical analyses.
  c. The purpose of the literature review varies according to what type of quantitative study is being conducted.
  d. The researcher locates all relevant research on the topic before beginning the study and then uses it in the report.

Question 2

Which of the following would not be empirical research?
 
  a. Editorial in a prestigious research journal
  b. Examination of ways to reduce test anxiety
  c. Master's thesisbecause it is conducted by a student
  d. Small study with a sample size of 10

[britb2u]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
A review of literature is important to all sections of the report of a quantitative study.
The literature reviewed is used throughout the research report.
The purpose of the review is always the same for any study, although it may be conducted differently depending on the type.
Statistical tests are not generally reported in the introduction.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Empirical is defined as knowledge derived from research. Editorials are generally someone's opinion on a subject.
The reason for the selection of the topic is usually discussed in the significance of the research section of a research report.
A master's thesis is a report of a research study.
Statistical tests are typically discussed in the methodology section of a research report.

[meagbuch]

Gracias!

[ryhom]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review