Literature reviews are usually organized according to what? a. ...

[audragclark]

Literature reviews are usually organized according to what?
 
  a. The order in which materials are retrieved
  b. The conceptual or theoretical concepts
  c. The importance or credibility of authors
  d. The variables being studied

Question 2

In which way are theory and practice interrelated for the hospital-based nurse researcher?
 
  a. Practice is the operational definition of theory.
  b. Practice provides the opportunity to test theory.
  c. Theory provides the evidence on which practice is based.
  d. Theory generates questions that are used to refine practice.

[TheDev123]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

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A Some retrieved citations are not useful and must be discarded. The order in which materials are retrieved may not be a logical sequence for a formal, written review of the literature.
B The conceptual or theoretical framework does not necessarily organize the literature review. Usually, it introduces the topic, prior to the review of literature.
C At times, unknown authors are essential to a thorough literature review.
D The variables being studied provide a useful organizational approach to the literature review.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Theory is abstract and is not operationally defined as practice.
B Practice environments provide settings in which to test theory.
C Theory is a guide for research, and research provides evidence for practice.
D Research helps to refine questions related to practice.

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