Deck 9: Evaluating the Literature Review

Question 1

Researchers typically conduct a study because ______.

A) they are interested in the topic
B) they want to develop an argument
C) they want to frame the problem
D) both they want to develop an argument and to frame the problem are correct

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Any error or limitation of a study should cause you to ______.

A) totally reject the findings
B) proceed with a critical eye
C) examine only narrow aspects of the problem
D) look at the setting in which the research was conducted

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The evaluation approach in conducting a literature review is ______.

A) a guide for consumers and users of research
B) to systematically determine which components of a study are more valid
C) to systematically what needs to be accepted with caution
D) all of these are correct

Answer 3

D

Question 4

One may find that a literature review varies in length depending on ______.

A) the intent and purpose of the particular journal
B) generalizability
C) methods of observation
D) measurement of complex variables

Question 5

A Researcher's attempt to systematically cite previous related research is done to ______.

A) acknowledge limitations of the study
B) isolate flaw in research methods
C) frame the problem dealt with in their own study
D) acknowledge sample populations

Question 6

An example of researcher bias would be ______.

A) a researcher citing only their own prior research
B) remaining objective
C) discussing alternative theories
D) none of these

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true regarding researcher bias?

A) the researcher's cites only his or her own prior research
B) the researcher's interest could be influenced by some personal events that could slant the way the study is presented
C) the study is a follow-up to a previous study, and thus certain outcomes might be expected
D) all of these are correct

Question 8

Which of the following statement(s) is/are NOT true when evaluating articles in the professional literature?

A) any error or limitation of a study should cause you to totally reject the findings
B) a general purpose of the literature section is to provide an argument for conducting the study
C) it is important to note any biases in the literature review
D) there is need for the researcher to define new concepts in the literature review

Question 9

The general purpose of a literature review section is ______.

A) selecting variable
B) rule out particular sample population
C) rule out characteristics of population
D) provide an argument for conducting the research

Question 10

The literature review should include ______.

A) relevant definitions and descriptions of unknown concepts
B) multiple regression
C) structural equation modeling
D) only supportive evidence of the problem you are interested in

Question 11

An area of concern in conducting a literature review is ______.

A) whether the literature is thorough and comprehensive enough to develop the argument
B) what variables are identified in the study
C) whether important researchers and theorists are cited in the review
D) both whether the literature is thorough and comprehensive enough to develop the argument and whether important researchers and theorists are cited in the review

Question 12

Henderson et al. (2007) introduced research that supports the view that writing about trauma reduces stress and is beneficial. This statement provides the answer to ______.

A) what difference the study will make to the field of counseling and education
B) concepts are clearly defined
C) do the researchers clearly describe previous methods that are relevant to understanding the question
D) whether the researchers provided an adequate rationale

Question 13

Henderson et al. (2007) provide several theoretical views in their literature review. This is an example of ______.

A) providing an adequate rationale
B) identifying all relevant concepts and definitions
C) addressing any potential bias
D) describing what difference the study will make

Question 14

Fry (2007) stated in her study "Interviewing beginning teachers about their experiences and the support they receive is a valuable way to assess the form and quality of induction in schools." This statement answers the question: ______?

A) Do the researchers demonstrate potential biases
B) What difference the study will make to the field of counseling and education
C) Whether the researcher describes previous methods
D) Whether the researcher provided adequate rationale

Question 15

Houser suggests one of the most important guidelines or questions is to be answered is: ______?

A) is the study conducted in an artificial setting
B) do the researchers use less than perfect methods of observation
C) so what? What difference will the study make for a discipline
D) do the researchers use less than perfect samples

Question 16

When you have acquired the knowledge and skills to be an effective consumer of counseling and educational research, you will continue to need to evaluate each article you read with a detailed analysis.

Question 17

Any error or limitation of a study should cause you to totally reject the findings.

Question 18

A general purpose of the literature section is to provide an argument for conducting the study.

Question 19

Typically, secondary sources are used to develop the argument.

Question 20

Researchers typically conduct a study because they are interested in the topic.

Question 21

A researcher's interest is not influenced by some personal events that could slant the way the study is presented.

Question 22

It is important to note any biases in the literature review.

Question 23

There is need for the researcher to define new concepts in the literature review.

Question 24

Science and research have an intent on pursing objectivity, and researchers never include personal biases into their study.

Question 25

The literature review should not include a description of any new methods in a particular area of study that relate to the current study.

Question 26

What is the purpose of developing a more critical eye in reading and using research?

Question 27

Researchers attempt to ______ cite previous related research to frame the problem dealt with in their study.

Question 28

Researchers should present a ______ or identify the ______ of their own research in light of how it will add to current knowledge.

Question 29

The general purpose of the literature review is to provide an ______ for conducting a study.

Question 30

One intent of those writing the ______ may be to describe new or ______ in a particular area of study that may be of interest in the current reported study.

Question 31

How the researcher frame the study is influenced by their ______ and ______ about the possible results.

Question 32

The literature review should be ______ and ______ enough to develop the ______ for conducting the study

Question 33

A few journals, particularly journals where brief reports are published, may not require or even allow ______.

Question 34

The first question to address in evaluating an article and the literature review is: ______

Question 35

Researchers attempt to identify any ______ in the current literature.

Question 36

List and discuss the questions which may be asked when evaluating research.

Question 37

Discuss the circumstances where a journal restricts completing a thorough and comprehensive literature review.

Question 38

What is the purpose of identifying gaps in the research literature?

Question 39

Summarize the critique of the Fry (2007) study and note the limitations and strengths of the literature review.

Question 40

Identify the limitations of the literature in the study by Norell-Clarke et al. (2011).