Question 1

What is the purpose of citing previously published literature in a research paper or in a research proposal?&#10;A) Provide a justification for the current study.&#10;B) Present relevant facts, theories, and background information.&#10;C) Discuss methodological issues pertaining to the current problem.&#10;D) Demonstrate gaps in the existing literature.&#10;E) All of these are correct.

Accepted Answer

Citing previously published literature in a research paper or proposal serves multiple purposes: it justifies the current study, presents relevant background information, discusses methodological issues, and demonstrates gaps in the existing literature, making all of the provided options correct.

Question 2

Reviewing the literature is a tedious and time-consuming task. Which of the following sources of information would not be appropriate for a credible review of literature?&#10;A) Professional journals and periodicals&#10;B) Internet sites&#10;C) Computer retrieval systems using CD-ROM format&#10;D) Literature indexes&#10;E) All of these are appropriate.

Accepted Answer

E

Question 3

In addition to providing background information that will help the researcher understand the problem area, a thorough literature review should also provide information regarding:&#10;A) instruments for measuring the phenomenon of interest.&#10;B) possible research design.&#10;C) procedures for conducting the study.&#10;D) theoretical basis of the study.&#10;E) All of these are correct.

Accepted Answer

A thorough literature review serves multiple purposes in research preparation, including identifying instruments for measuring the phenomenon of interest, suggesting possible research designs, outlining procedures for conducting the study, and providing a theoretical basis for the study.

Question 4

Which of the following databases represents an example of a multidisciplinary database frequently used in kinesiology research?&#10;A) Academic One File&#10;B) SPORTDiscus&#10;C) PsycINFO&#10;D) ERIC&#10;E) Medline

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following databases represents an...

Question 5

Which of the following computerized databases would most likely be consulted to obtain information regarding biomedical research?&#10;A) SPORTDiscus&#10;B) PsycINFO&#10;C) Medline&#10;D) ERIC&#10;E) WilsonWeb

Accepted Answer

Medline is a primary resource for accessing literature related to medicine, healthcare, and biomedical research, making it the most relevant database for obtaining information in these fields.

Question 6

Which of the following is an Internet search utility that utilizes multiple websites to perform automated searches of online databases?&#10;A) Subject directory&#10;B) Search engine&#10;C) Metasearch engine&#10;D) Ingenta&#10;E) Google

Accepted Answer

A metasearch engine is a search tool that sends user requests to several other search engines or databases and aggregates the results into a single list. This is distinct from a search engine like Google, which searches the internet using its own database and algorithms.

Question 7

Which of the following should not be considered in evaluating the credibility of information located on the Internet?&#10;A) URL address of the website.&#10;B) Author of the information.&#10;C) Currency of information.&#10;D) List of references provided.&#10;E) All of these should be considered.

Accepted Answer

All of these factors (URL address, author, currency of information, and list of references) are important in evaluating the credibility of information on the Internet. Each aspect contributes to understanding the reliability, accuracy, and authority of the content.

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a secondary source in literature review?&#10;A) Meta-analysis&#10;B) Clinical trial&#10;C) Evaluation study&#10;D) Validation study

Accepted Answer

Meta-analysis is a secondary source because it involves the statistical analysis of data from multiple studies to integrate findings and draw conclusions, rather than collecting new data.

Question 9

The first step in literature review is:&#10;A) identify key terms.&#10;B) identify the topic.&#10;C) select a database (or databases).&#10;D) locate and obtain sources.

Accepted Answer

Identifying the topic is the first step in a literature review, as it sets the direction for the research and guides the subsequent steps such as selecting databases and locating sources.

Question 10

The key characteristic of a nonrefereed journal is to:&#10;A) allow anyone to read its articles.&#10;B) be available to readers without a charge.&#10;C) publish articles only online.&#10;D) review the manuscripts without using external reviewers.

Accepted Answer

Nonrefereed journals typically do not use external reviewers to assess the quality and validity of manuscripts before publication, unlike peer-reviewed (refereed) journals.

Deck 8: Reviewing the Literature