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jCorn1234

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The primary purpose for reviewing relevant literature is to:
 
  a. delineate the existing knowledge base of an identified problem.
  b. develop conceptual and operational definitions of variables.
  c. interpret previous research findings.
  d. select the research design.

Question 2

The literature review section of a research report includes a summary of which of the following?
 
  a. Description of study sample
  b. Empirical literature
  c. Funding sources
  d. Proposed methods and design



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The literature review includes what is known and not known about the study problem.
Conceptual and operational definitions of variables are created by the researcher for the study and, although based on what can be found in the literature, are not the most important reasons for conducting the literature review. The literature review includes what is known and not known about the study problem.
The literature review presents what has been found in previous studies. The literature review includes what is known and not known about the study problem.
The research design is selected according to the research problem. The literature review includes what is known and not known about the study problem.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Two main types of sources are cited in the review of literature for research: theoretical and empirical. The word empirical is defined as knowledge derived from research. Empirical literature includes published studies, usually in journals or books, and unpublished studies, such as master's theses and doctoral dissertations.
The study sample is specific to the study being reported and is not included in the review of the literature. The correct answer is empirical literature. Two main types of sources are cited in the review of literature for research: theoretical and empirical. The word empirical is defined as knowledge derived from research. Empirical literature includes published studies, usually in journals or books, and unpublished studies, such as master's theses and doctoral dissertations.
The literature review summarizes what has been done in the area so far; funding sources for the study would not be included in this section. The correct answer is empirical literature. Two main types of sources are cited in the review of literature for research: theoretical and empirical. The word empirical is defined as knowledge derived from research. Empirical literature includes published studies, usually in journals or books, and unpublished studies, such as master's theses and doctoral dissertations.
Methods and designs would be included in the methodology section. The correct answer is empirical literature. Two main types of sources are cited in the review of literature for research: theoretical and empirical. The word empirical is defined as knowledge derived from research. Empirical literature includes published studies, usually in journals or books, and unpublished studies such as master's theses and doctoral dissertations.




jCorn1234

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Wow, this really help


diana chang

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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