Question 1

The objective of a systematic review is to synthesize existing knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A systematic review aims to collect and critically analyze multiple research studies or papers on a specific topic to synthesize existing knowledge and provide a comprehensive understanding.

Question 2

When starting a tertiary analysis, the most important decision is the selection of a topic that is narrow enough that all the relevant publications can be acquired.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true because in tertiary analysis, the researcher synthesizes and interprets findings from multiple primary and secondary studies. To ensure that all relevant publications can be acquired, the topic must be narrow enough to allow for a comprehensive review of the literature.

Question 3

What type of research must be carefully organized by theme, methodology, chronology, or another guiding principle?&#10;A) Meta-analysis&#10;B) Systematic review&#10;C) Meta-synthesis&#10;D) Narrative review

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

A researcher with strong quantitative skills would be required for what type of research?&#10;A) Meta-analysis&#10;B) Systematic review&#10;C) Meta-synthesis&#10;D) Narrative review

Accepted Answer

Meta-analysis involves statistical techniques to combine and analyze data from multiple studies, requiring strong quantitative skills.

Question 5

Enhancing understanding of particular phenomenon is the goal of what type of research?&#10;A) Meta-analysis&#10;B) Systematic review&#10;C) Meta-synthesis&#10;D) Narrative review

Accepted Answer

Meta-synthesis is a type of research that aims to enhance understanding of a particular phenomenon by integrating findings from multiple qualitative studies.

Deck 15: Synthesis Research