Author Question: What is the primary question that should be addressed when evaluating published research reports in ... (Read 15 times)

biggirl4568 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

What is the primary question that should be addressed when evaluating published research reports in a literature review?

A) To what extent do the findings reflect the truth (the true state of affairs)?
B) Have the authors conducted an adequate literature review in their research report?
C) Did the authors cite appropriately from the previously published literature related to the problem under study?
D) Was the research question appropriate considering the available evidence at the time of the study?

Question 2

Randomness is a tool that can be used to minimize bias in quantitative studies.

A) True
B) False

adf223 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
In literature reviews, methodological features of the studies under review need to be assessed with an eye to answering a broad question: To what extent do the findings reflect the truth (the true state of affairs) or, conversely, to what extent do flaws undermine the believability of the evidence? The truth is most likely to be discovered when researchers use powerful designs, good sampling plans, high-quality data collection procedures, and appropriate analyses.

Answer to Question 2

A