A reviewer reading a proposal for a qualitative research study notes that the author has not included a literature review. The reviewer understands that a literature review may have been omitted in this case because
a. it is not necessary to conduct a literature review for qualitative research.
b. qualitative research is conducted to study areas where there is no previous knowledge.
c. some researchers feel that previous studies may bias data collection in qualitative studies.
d. the researcher was not adequately prepared to conduct this research study.
Question 2
What is the purpose of a limited research review?
a. To allow the reader to become familiar with the research problem
b. To develop an initial pilot study prior to a more in-depth study
c. To direct the planning and execution of a study
d. To identify studies published after a study is performed
A study by Seehausen and van Alphen involving the effects of male coloration on female choice in Afr
The U.S. Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) network.
Comparison of Steps of the Nursing Process with the Research Process
Research Methods
Leonardo da Vinci, Study of Human Proportion: The Vitruvian Man.
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