Author Question: In terms of the literature review, how are quantitative research and ethnographic research similar? ... (Read 198 times)

penguins · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

In terms of the literature review, how are quantitative research and ethnographic research similar?

a. Both require the researcher to review the literature before beginning the study.
b. Both require the researcher to review the literature after completion of data analysis.
c. Both require the researcher to utilize the literature as the primary data source.
d. Both consider the literature review extraneous, postponing it until after the study is published.

Question 2

Which of the following would be landmark research?

a. The discovery that during pancreatitis, the pancreas is actually digested by its own enzymes
b. A description of the importance of injecting immunizations in the proper location of the deltoid
c. The third in a series of four papers describing patterns of emergency room use in vacation communities
d. The first paper on the effect of using insulin for type I diabetes in humans

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
In qualitative research, the purpose and timing of the literature review vary based on the type of study to be conducted. The purposes for reviewing the literature for ethnographic studies and for exploratory descriptive qualitative research are more similar to the literature review for quantitative research. The researcher develops a general understanding of the concepts to be examined related to the selected culture or topic. The literature review also provides a background for conducting the study and interpreting the findings.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Seminal studies are the first studies that prompted the initiation of the field of research. Landmark studies are the studies that led to an important development or a turning point in the field of research.