Author Question: Which verbiage is most likely found in a well-written research review? A) The hypothesis in this ... (Read 32 times)

renzo156 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which verbiage is most likely found in a well-written research review?

A) The hypothesis in this study was supported by the research findings.
B) Results from this study proved that nursing actions were instrumental to improved patient outcomes.
C) All of these studies verify that levels of understanding cannot be changed easily.
D) It is clear that the presence of nurses improves the health status of patients in the clinical setting.

Question 2

Which statement accurately reflects a characteristic of a well-written literature review?

A) Only a few key reports by the same author should be included if that author has published extensively on the topic under study.
B) The review should primarily contain reports supportive of your general hypothesis about the problem under study.
C) The review should include reports that both support and contradict your own ideas.
D) The review should clearly identify points that have been proven by previous research.

heyhey123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Hypotheses cannot be proved or disproved, rather they are supported by the published reports.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
A well-written literature review includes a comprehensive and objective summary of the published literature related to the problem under study. That means inclusion of reports that both support and refute your hypothesis. The other answers do not necessarily characterize a well-written literature review.